This autumn, the word "scrumper" was invented by a fashion editor friend as a name for the scarf-jumper hybrids that flooded street style pictures this year. Jumpers that have a scarf tied to the neckline or the illusion of a second jumper wrapped around the shoulders were adopted by the most elegant designers for autumn 2018, including Celine and The Row. Joseph's scrumper was a real hit with the fashion crowd, however, for those of us who can't spend £530 on one jumper, it is possible to fashion your own. And as this is a trend started by The Row, it looks really expensive.
On Instagram, I've spotted several influencers creating their own versions using two crew necks, so I decided to try it out for myself. I also wanted to know if wearing two knits at once would make me feel as chic as I would in The Row's £1775 knit. It's a look that can be made using your best cashmere or even a £20 Uniqlo jumper.
For my first knit, I opted for a cream ribbed jumper from All Saints. The oversized, boxy silhouette helped to make the duo look more expensive, so I'd go up a size on your base layer.
Have the base of your second jumper draping over one shoulder and the arms tied over the collarbones.
I thought this would be a rather flimsy styling trick, but so long as your jumper is chunky enough (a fine knit will slide right off), one knot will hold it in place and your second jumper won't fly off.
You don't have to use the exact same jumper for both parts. For the second jumper, I used a knit from Arket, which was a similar knit and colour.
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This is the jumper I used as my first layer.
I tied this one around my shoulders.
Double up on this knit.
Try it with bright colours too.
This is a perfect weight for the trick.
Why not try it with a cable knit?
This colour looks really chic.
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for 2019.
