Fab Friday style tip: how to wear knits for winter 2011

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.

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12575" data-attachment-id="12575" data-permalink="https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2011/05/fab-friday-style-tip-how-to-wear-knits-for-winter-2011/gasparre-2/" data-orig-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?fit=410%2C584&ssl=1" data-orig-size="410,584" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Gasparre cashmere drape cardigan $440; fur scarf $165. www.gasparrecashmere.com" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Gasparre cashmere drape cardigan $440; fur scarf $165. www.gasparrecashmere.com</p> " data-medium-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?fit=210%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?fit=410%2C584&ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-12575 lazyload" title="Gasparre cashmere drape cardigan $440; fur scarf $165. www.gasparrecashmere.com" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?resize=410%2C584&ssl=1" alt="Gasparre cashmere drape cardigan $440; fur scarf $165. www.gasparrecashmere.com" width="410" height="584" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?w=410&ssl=1 410w, https://i2.wp.com/www.stylingyou.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gasparre-2.jpg?resize=210%2C300&ssl=1 210w" sizes="(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px" data-recalc-dims="1" />

Gasparre cashmere drape cardigan $440; fur scarf $165. www.gasparrecashmere.com

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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Becca

May 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm

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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Nikki Parkinson
May 13, 2011 at 1:37 pm

Thanks Becca and so glad it was of help to you.

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Jules

May 11, 2011 at 2:23 pm

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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Nikki Parkinson
May 11, 2011 at 2:36 pm

Thanks for finding this and letting us know!

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Rebekah

May 10, 2011 at 6:27 pm

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!!

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Nikki Parkinson
May 10, 2011 at 6:39 pm

I know, me too. A girl’s got to dream though!

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Bernice

May 7, 2011 at 8:39 pm

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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Nikki Parkinson
May 7, 2011 at 8:44 pm

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.

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Dianne Wallyn

May 6, 2011 at 9:39 pm

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.

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Nikki Parkinson
May 6, 2011 at 9:47 pm

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!

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