Women's Jumpers, Cardigans and Jumper Dresses: How to Wear Knitwear This Autumn
Knitwear can say two very different things: a Sunday on the sofa, or an autumn outfit you have clearly thought about. The difference is rarely in the jumper, the cardigan or the jumper dress itself. It is almost always in what you wear with it. This guide covers the one rule that makes women's knitwear look like an outfit, the pieces that work hardest in September and October, from the jumper dress to the knitted co-ord, and a short section for him at the end. The rule: every knit needs something smooth Every outfit with knitwear needs at least one piece with a smooth surface. Knit is soft, textured and matt. On its own, or with a lot more knit, it quickly looks like loungewear. Next to a smooth surface, the same cardigan instantly looks intentional: next to a satin skirt, a pair of wide-leg jeans or leather boots. The only exception is the knitted co-ord, where the top and the trousers or skirt are made from the same knit. Because that look is deliberately tonal, your shoes and yo...