BEYOND THE KNIT: Why the simplest pieces deserve the most considered styling.

Quality knitwear is one of the smartest investments you can make for your wardrobe. Beautifully made cashmere and fine wool can work season after season, but the real magic lies in how you style them.

This autumn, rather than simply reaching for your favourite knit and pairing it with the same pieces, think about how you can create contrast, introduce unexpected colour and play with proportion. These small styling shifts can completely transform a familiar wardrobe staple and make it feel fresh, modern and distinctly your own.

1. START WITH TEXTURE

One of the simplest ways to make knitwear feel more interesting is to contrast textures. The softness of cashmere looks beautiful against something with more structure or weight, whether that’s leather, suede, denim or a substantial woollen fabric.

Think about creating a balance between soft and tactile, smooth and textured. A fine cashmere knit under structured jacket, or a chunky cardigan paired with a fluid silk skirt, creates depth without looking over-styled The key is not to match every texture, but to let them complement one another.

Mabel Red Aran Cable Cashmere Jumper Regular price £875
Natural Cashmere Scarf Regular price £185
Mabel Natural Aran Cable Cashmere Cardigan Regular price £950
Wide Cashmere Tweed Scarf Regular price £325

2. BE BRAVE WITH COLOUR

Autumn naturally lends itself to a richer palette, but that doesn’t mean everything needs to sit within the traditional spectrum of camel, chocolate and burgundy.

Try introducing an unexpected colour combination to give your knitwear a more directional feel. Chocolate brown with rose pink feels sophisticated but fresh, while purple with cobalt creates a more playful, contemporary contrast.
You don’t have to overhaul your wardrobe to experiment with colour. Start with one unexpected combination and build the rest of the look around it.

Kylesku Pink Cashmere Jumper Regular price £675
Umbra Ombré Brown Cashmere Stole Regular price £450 * image required
Lunan Classic Purple Cashmere Crew Jumper Regular price £495
Clan Purple Argyle Cashmere Bandana Regular price £175

3. PLAY WITH PROPORTION

Proportion can be one of the most powerful styling tools in your wardrobe. Rather than wearing pieces that all sit at the same length or have the same volume, create contrast between them.

Try a longer coat over a shorter knit, a fine knit tucked into a fuller skirt, or a chunkier sweater balanced with something more streamlined on the bottom.

It’s about creating a silhouette that feels considered rather than predictable.

Hoolie Olive Green Hooded Cashmere Cape Regular price £2,250
Blyth Red Lambswool Jumper Regular price £350
Threave Mallard Glen Urquhart Wool Trench Coat Regular price £2,295
Lecht Yellow Cashmere Crew Jumper Regular price £650

THE STYLIST’S TAKE

Great personal style is about seeing the potential in even the simplest pieces. Sometimes, those are the pieces
that have the most to say about your personal style.
Invest in quality, then have fun with how you wear it. Mix textures, experiment with colour and play with
proportion. It’s those unexpected contrasts that give an outfit personality and make even the most timeles
knitwear feel completely your own.

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