Winter is one of my favourite seasons to dress for; I love mixing textures like cashmere and leather and putting together refined layered looks.
But the dark early mornings make getting dressed feel more like a chore than a pleasure, and I've found myself falling into a rut of repeating the same outfits every day. In need of a little inspiration, I headed to Instagram to see how the style set is bringing a stylish edge to their cosy looks, and I immediately found the piece I know will revitalise my looks—a short-sleeved jumper.
Warm, refined and with an old-money feel that makes a simple jeans outfit look expensive, the short-sleeve jumper embraces one of my favourite aspects of winter dressing—texture—by emulating a simple T-shirt in a refined wool or cashmere composition. As you can see above, a short-sleeve jumper can look super polished when paired with tailoring, but it also rises to almost all occasions.
Layer it over a slip dress to make it much more wearable for daytime, or wear it with your favourite wide-leg jeans and trainers for a casual yet put-together look. And of course, mini, midi and maxi skirts can all be accompanied by this classy knit.
Keep scrolling to shop the best short-sleeve jumpers, from high-end to high street.
Shop Short-Sleeve Jumpers:
If you want a break from neutrals, look to this wine shade—it's just as wearable and seriously chic.
Lisa Yang knows all about sumptuous cashmere.
This collared style is sure to move quickly.
Made from a cosy alpaca-wool blend.
The thick ribbing on the hem creates such a refined silhouette.
Imagine how soft this brushed cashmere feels.
Seriously cosy.
The slightly longer sleeves are so elegant.
I can feel this fuzzy mohair-blend iteration just by looking at it.
This also comes in cream, soft green and light grey.
Revitalise your looks instantly with a pop of colour.
An affordable way to embrace the trend.
Brighten up any winter day with sunny yellow.
Pair with leather trousers or a leather skirt to play up your textures.
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