The spring knits offered in most collections this season — high end to high street — are the perfect way to signal a spring sensibility, without freezing to death.
And for those of us living where “summer” is a mixed-bag weather-wise, we’ll probably keep reaching for lightweight cardis and jumpers all summer long, making them more than a mere fashion statement.
Many brands at all price points offer covetable cardi, jumpers and tanks for wearing over a shirt — all crafted in lightweight yarns in bright hues, pastels and pale neutrals; in solid colours or in stripes, jacquards and intarsia patterns.
Design details include a slouchy silhouette, drop shoulder, exposed seams, bold buttons and embellishment such as embroidery, crystals and ruffles. Round and V necklines dominate but knit polo shirts, first seen at Gucci, are having a moment.
Find half-sleeve cashmere in perfect pink at Me+Em; long-sleeve V-neck linen sweaters in sky-blue or peppermint at Gerard Darel and oversize cotton V-necks at The Reformation. Find wear-forever classics such as stripey Bretons at Hush, Jigsaw and Boden and slouchy cricket-inspired white-and-navy at Ralph Lauren, Holland-Cooper and Mango.
Cardis can be pared back, statement, slouchy or slim-fitting. Find slim-fitting “classic” cardis in cotton at Boden in 11 solid colours plus stripes, embroidered and scalloped. Wear on its own with a few buttons undone or over a tee or matching top.
For a polished look, there are structured cardis that can substitute for a tailored jacket. Find them by, among others, Self Portrait, Majé and Phase Eight.
1. Slouchy cotton cardi, The Upside, £165, MyTheresa
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2. Cotton crew neck jumper, £85, Boden
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3. Cricket jumper, £265, Ralph Lauren Polo
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4. Crocheted multi-hue jumper, Alanui, £860, Net-a-Porter
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5. Striped cotton tank, £85, Boden
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6. Cardigan-blouse, £690, Stella McCartney
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7. Scallop-trim cardi, £80, Boden
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8. Structured cardi, £110, Phase Eight
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9. Oversized striped jumper, £77, Arket
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10. Cotton v-neck jumper, £99, The Wrap London
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11. Basic cardi in cotton, £65, Boden
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12. Scoop-neck striped jumper, £330, By Malene Birger
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13. Embroidered cotton cardi, £125, Boden
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14. Oversized V-neck jumper, £198, The Reformation
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