I Have Expensive Taste But a Small Budget—This Is Where I Find the Best Affordable Cashmere

There are so many reasons why I love shopping on the high street, but finding high-quality cashmere at affordable prices might be the biggest one. Once only available from the highest echelons of fashion brands, over the past few years our high-street stores have started gifting us with well-made items that look triple their price — including timeless cashmere staples at a fraction of designer prices. Of course, as a luxury fabric, the best cashmere knitwear across the high street will come in at a higher cost than their wool or cotton counterparts, but for its supremely soft touch, insulating qualities and natural longevity, I always recommend integrating one or two cashmere items into your wardrobe if you can.

Whilst great high-street cashmere used to be a rarity, it’s now available in abundance. Enduring favourites COS and H&M continue to expand their cashmere offerings, catering to trending colours and a variety of cuts, whilst Whistles features cashmere throughout its collection, producing jumpers, cardigans, hats and trousers in the plush fabric. To help you navigate the wealth of available styles, read on to discover the high-street brands our editors turn to year in, year out for designer-quality, deeply comfortable cashmere items that are a true pleasure to wear.

The Best High-Street Brands to Shop Affordable Cashmere:

• COS
• Arket
• Whistles
• Reformation
• Other Stories
• H&M
• Marks Spencer

Who What Wear Editors' Favourite Cashmere Pieces:

1. COS Chunky Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Jumper

Deputy editor, Maxine Eggenberger says, "For 2025, I was looking for a jumper that looks slightly more expensive than your usual knit. COS's Chunky Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Jumper (£225) was incredibly soft and cosy but a much thicker material than other cashmere pieces I've tried adding to the luxurious feel. The khaki shade I tried on in the later months of last year is now out of stock, but this rich-looking knit is still available in black, grey and beige".

2. Reformation Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan

Affiliates editor, Florrie Alexander says, "I already own a number of cashmere jumpers so last Black Friday I snapped up Reformation's Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan (£198) in the sale, and luckily it's back in stock for the new year. The slightly thinner material makes it an easy layering piece for those chillier winter days".

3. H&M Mohair Jumper

Senior shopping editor, Marina Avraam says, "What makes this jumper so special is its versatility. It’s the ultimate outfit anchor—equally chic styled with denim, draped over a slip skirt, or tucked neatly into tailored trousers. Having tried it myself, I can vouch for the fit: relaxed but not shapeless, soft against the skin, and endlessly wearable."

Keep scrolling for the best affordable cashmere on the high street, from highly-rated cardigans to chic jumpers.

The 7 Best Affordable Cashmere Brands on the High Street:

1. COS

2. ARKET

3. WHISTLES

4. REFORMATION

5. OTHER STORIES

6. H&M 

7. MARKS SPENCER

This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.