21 Expensive-Looking Knitwear Buys From & Other Stories, Arket and COS

It's official: winter has arrived, and our inner thermostats have switched from "oh where's my jacket'' into full-blown "bring on the cashmere" survival mode. Suddenly, our small selection of fine-knit jumpers and casual cardigans is seeming laughably insufficient—mission "get warm" has now commenced.

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To help you on your way, we've been scouring the high street, trying to find the most expensive-looking (but budget-friendly) jumpers that will fulfill all your winter needs. Our results show that Arket& Other Stories and COS are looking particularly good in the knitwear stakes this season. & Other Stories is all about the elevated classics, and COS is fab for super-warm cashmere-blend pieces and longer length styles. Meanwhile, Arket is mixing it up with bold colours mixed in with their bestselling staples. 

Scroll down to see the 30 knitwear pieces we'd like to get our hands on this week. 

1. THE BEST COS KNITWEAR

2. THE BEST ARKET KNITWEAR

Next Up: I’m Convinced These H&M Buys Will Make Every Winter Outfit Look More Elevated

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.