I have a bad habit of slipping into a state of slouchiness the moment the cold sets in. Perpetually afraid of being cold, I pile on as many layers as I can manage, and somewhere between the thermals and oversized jumpers, my interest in styling tends to fade. This year, however, I’m determined to approach winter dressing with a little more polish. In my search for a sleeker seasonal wardrobe, I stumbled upon a knitwear trend that feels truly special.
Building on last winter’s scarf knit moment, the chicest dressers I know are now embracing an even more refined evolution: the cape knit.
Defined by its draped silhouette, the cape knit hangs from the shoulders, creating a soft, cascading effect that moves beautifully with the body. Whilst some styles resemble ponchos, other versions feature generous panels of fabric that wrap elegantly around the neck before falling behind the back.
There’s something inherently luxurious about the way this style falls—the fluid movement of the knit and the ease of the shape bring an understated glamour to a look. Whether layered over tailored trousers and heels for a polished finish, draped over a dress for evening, or thrown casually atop jeans and boots, the cape knit always adds an element of refinement.
Quietly but quickly becoming the knitwear trend sophisticated dressers are choosing over jumpers and cardigans, tread on to discover my edit of the best cape knits to invest in now.
Shop Cape Knits:
This ultra-comfortable design gives your styling such an elegant edge.
Prediction: this elegant knit won't stay in stock for long.
The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
This has a slightly sheer finish, so pay attention to what you're layering it with.
This also comes in a rich chocolate brown.
Just watch: the slate grey colour trend is going to be winter's favourite neutral.
Wear this over a fresh white tee or style it on its own.
There's something so elegant about a fresh cream knit.
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