The Instant Update: Statement Knitwear

Since we spend much of our time bundled up in knitwear at this time of year, it makes sense to opt for styles that, yes, keep us warm but also make us feel good. Enter the characterful knit – a piece that is guaranteed to lift your outfits (and your mood) as we head into winter. From paintbox-brights to fresh new takes on novelty, there were characterful styles aplenty on the runways and on tastemakers outside the shows, too.

The key to nailing the trend? Don’t overthink it. The aim here is playfulness, not perfection. For example: rather than only wearing Dries Van Noten’s slouchy intarsia-knit sweater with jeans, try styling it with a midi skirt and slingbacks for the office, too. The same goes for &Daughter’s striped ‘Sligo’ knit, which will add a preppy touch to work and off-duty looks alike. Alternatively, embrace novelty at its finest with Chloé’s oversized sweater, which is intarsia-knitted with a row of tulips and combines the brand’s signature romance with a commitment to craft.

Spoiler alert: argyle is back, again. The preppy style, which dominated runways last fall, works with all your favorite wardrobe staples, from denim to leather, and is timeless to boot. Khaite’s ‘Rita’ cardigan is spun from the finest cashmere and silk-blend and light enough for layering –- try styling yours with a turtleneck underneath and an oversized jacket on top, or dress it up for events with tailored pants and a kitten heel. Alternatively, throw Nili Lotan’s slouchy ‘Donnika’ sweater over a long-sleeved tee and wide-leg jeans on weekends, adding ankle boots and a slouchy tote.