My test as to whether the seasons have changed is the temperature of my toes. This is the first week that they are cold. Yes, I know I live in Queensland. But I am a cold fish thanks to a dodgy, non-existent thyroid. So, my thoughts have turned to all things cosy. Specifically, winter knits.
Now, knits are around every winter (and you’ve probably got more than your fair share sitting in your wardrobe) but working them in with current looks can be a tricky one. We don’t want to look chunky … or like our nana. So listen up.
Key style tips
1. If you have knits sitting in your wardrobe, get them out now. If they have pilling on them, toss them. If they make you sneeze (or is that just me?), wash them in wool wash and dry them flat so they are ready to wear this season.
2. If you are on the curvy side (or is that just me again?), then stick with finer knits. Chunky, bulky knits will just add chunk and bulk. DO NOT want that.
3. Buy the best quality your budget allows you. In my dreams, I’ll spend each winter floating around on a sea of Gasparre cashmere (pictured above and below) but sadly this hasn’t happened yet. I do have two knits (one is the Saba one listed at no. 7 below) though that include cashmere in their DNA and it does give me a hint of my future Lotto life.
4. The “feel” of the knit is so, so important. If it feels scratchy and unappealing in the change room, it’s going to irritate you every time you put it on. You want to feel cosy and loved.
Shopping suggestions
1. Gasparre over-sized draped cashmere cardigan (at The Grand Social) $440
2. Country Road 100% merino rib cross-over tunic (was $149) $111.75*
3. Witchery chunky stitch shrug – 41% acrylic 27% alpaca 22% wool 10% nylon – $169.95
4. Trenery stripe knit – 95% lambswool 5% cashmere – (was $99) $74.25*
5. Saba over-sized cardigan – 4% cashmere 4% angora 18% lambswool 18% cotton 33% viscose 23% nylon – (was $249) $199*
6. Wish stripe sweater – 80% viscose 20% nylon – $79.95 (at Birdsnest)
7. Saba cowl swing jumper – 90% wool 10% cashmere – (was $179) $129*
8. Jag tie-front cardigan – 60% cotton 40% modal – $99.99
9. Jacqui E elbow sleeve cardigan $39.95
* These items are currently on sale for a limited time and pricing was correct at time of publication
Do you like to wear knitwear in winter? Do you have a favourite style? Like any of the above?
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Thank you for this post, got a few more ideas to play around with now! Also congratulations on your award- well deserved! 🙂
Becca
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Thanks Becca and so glad it was of help to you.
Number 1 is only $396 here.
http://www.closetprincess.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=501&products_name=draped-cashmere-cardigan
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Thanks for finding this and letting us know!
I love them all. Why do I have such expensive taste 🙁
I am so in love with the Gasparre cashmere and the Saba one is lovely too.
Oh and Congrats on the award, amazing stuff!!
Author
I know, me too. A girl’s got to dream though!
Why, why, WHY does #1 have to be the $400 one?! Hmph… guess I’ll be freezing my tush off this winter.
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It’s cashmere and divine, that’s why it’s on my dream wishlist! You can find similar styles from merino or other knit blends.
Congrats on the win Nikki…
I love number 3
Loving the look of the belt over the knit this season, yet to try it out.
Been in denial until this week, winter is not my fav season.
Author
Thanks Di … winter’s not my fave but I do enjoy the change of seasons … I like a middle ground; beautiful days and nights for under the doona!
So clear why you won Best Australian Blogs comp – love the way you put your posts together. Off to throw out some pilling jumpers!
Author
ha, ha, Nic … we’re all guilty of hanging on to jumpers past their use-by date!
Woot! Nikki! So proud of you for winning your category in the Best Australian Blogs comp. WONDERFUL and so deserved!! x
Author
Thanks so much Maxabella. A lot overwhelming at the moment but champagne will help!
Love the crossover CR one, and the Saba one. What’s that? They’re both on sale?? I’m off ….
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Go for it, Paula!
Want number 7. I too say no to chunks over my lady bumps xx
Author
I was wearing no. 7 on your couch when you showed me your pedicure!
Oh Oh I like numbers 1 & 8 =) and I like knits too esp in winter.. ahh so comfy :)qld getting colder!
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No. 1 is on my wishlist!
LOVE the Saba. Where can I buy it?
Author
I do too! You can buy online (link is above) or at Saba stores. Where do you live?