Tis the season…don’t worry I am not going to mention C*******s, not yet, but tis the season when we must get our knitwear out of storage, as we know the weather is only going to get chillier. Before you buy any new jumpers, have a look at what is already in your wardrobe, if there is anything that you can’t fit into anymore or you have gone off, pass on to a friend or relative or give to charity, Oxfam or The Salvation Army are always good options, as they have their own recycling businesses & there is no middleman, so it won’t end up in landfill. Once you have had a good look at your wardrobe, you may decide you are in the market for a jumper or two, make sure when choosing you really love it, because that will ensure you will wear it & keep it, if you are feeling lukewarm when you are trying on something & you don’t immediately love it, then step away from that sweater! Styles like classic Grandad cardigans won’t date, Cable knit jumpers, Breton striped jumpers & Cashmere are good buys too & have a look at some ethical options, like Baukjen at John Lewis & Join Life from ZARA (the high street are beginning to catch up on sustainability) Don’t forget vintage, I love a good vintage jumper (I will be rifling through my Mum’s wardrobe anytime soon) There are some good online stores to buy vintage like A Curated Life, Second Stories & Dirty Disco, these are more like collections so you don’t have to spend hours hunting something down, there are also the bigger online stores like Beyond Retro & Rokit. If you live in London, Bristol or Edinburgh then you have Marys Living & Giving Shops & if you fancy a trip to the seaside, Brighton is full of vintage shops, just head to the North Laine. (Hover over stores for websites)

How to wear..obviously a jumper with jeans is a no brainer, but there are more ways to wear your knits, try your various jumpers over your midi dresses, a chunky jumper looks great over a long skirt & a good evening look could be a thick jumper over a satin slip dress with some chunky ankle boots. Tank tops look good with a classic white shirt underneath or over a mid calf dress with long sleeves. Try a fine knit polo neck under a summer dress with spaghetti straps. Belt your long jumper & layer your knits.

This blog is not just sweaters, but cardis, tank tops, sweatshirts etc, I have covered a good selection of what is out there on the high street & beyond, so here is my edit…