I’m a Fashion Editor—This is the Classic Winter Staple I Rely On Year After Year

best-cable-knit-jumpers-268976-1699010135925-main

(Image credit: @francescasaffari)

Whether it's because of our communal craving for all things cosy or a continuation of the comfortably chic cottagecore trend, the cable-knit jumper has fast become a wintry go-to in the wardrobes of some of fashion's finest. Offering plenty of hand-spun, artisanal appeal, it's a knitwear trend that I end up wearing more than any other in the winter months, and not just because it's one of the easiest ways to add texture to a simple outfit.

best-cable-knit-jumpers-268976-1667405473491-main

(Image credit: @frannfyne)

Whether I'm rushing out of the door and pull on a knit and jeans, or if I have the leisurely time to dress up a long skirt and knee-high boots, a cable-knit jumper is the piece that ties it all together and always manages to look both polished and effortless in a way that only the best knitwear can. 

best-cable-knit-jumpers-268976-1667406553581-main

(Image credit: @naaomiross)

And thanks to their evergreen appeal, whatever your style, there's a cable-knit look for you. At the top of my wish list are knitted vests, worn with a preppy twist over a shirt or T-shirt and paired with high-waisted jeans. But there's also the chunky cardigan, a typically conservative piece made all the more cool with a pair of glossy leather trousers and an equally chunky loafer. Or, perhaps you're a knitwear traditionalist who prefers cosying up in leggings and a slouchy, oversized turtleneck once the winter weather rolls around. It all goes to prove just how versatile the knit can be.

best-cable-knit-jumpers-268976-1667405221133-main

(Image credit: @lindatol_)

So, if like me, this week was the first time you packed an umbrella, turned the heating on, or made sure you had a scarf to hand, keep scrolling to see and shop my cable-knit-jumper edit and prepare to get cosy for the foreseeable.

Shop My Cable-Knit-Jumper Edit

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Up Next: The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week

Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.

In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.

Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.