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

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(Image credit: & Other Stories)

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… 

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.

Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.

Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.

When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.

Emily is currently on maternity leave.