9 Cheerful Knits to Easily Brighten Up Your January Outfits

It may be blue Monday, but the whole Who What Wear team had smiles on our faces this morning. And it wasn’t just because, for once, the skies are blue rather than grey on what’s supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. It was actually all thanks to & Other Stories and their new-in knitwear. The Stockholm-based brand obviously knew we needed a dopamine hit this week and have kindly provided us with some seriously cute jumpers and cardigans to see us through the remaining cold days of winter and transition us seamlessly into spring.
We don’t know about you, but all we seem to want right now is easy solutions to uplift our current wardrobes and make them feel fresh, while still keeping us warm. Our brains may be looking forward to spring but our bodies are definitely still in winter. Fun knitwear is probably the easiest solution we could find, and these & Other Stories ones couldn't have arrived at a better time. The perfect layer to breathe life into your everyday puffer and wide-leg trousers coffee-run look, and a sure fire way to liven up those morning Zoom meetings.
So if, like us, you need something to smile about today, keep scrolling. We challenge you not to 'ooh' and 'ahh' over these fun new knits. If you see us wearing them every day until summer comes, don't be surprised…
Shop Fun & Other Stories Knits:
Even minimalists should love this one. It's subtle enough to be timeless but the print still feels so fun.
This tangerine shade will be perfect for wearing through spring— just switch jeans for a mini skirt when the sun starts to shine.
Up Next: 30 Cheerful January Buys From H&M, & Other Stories and Arket

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily landed at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she has styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.
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