I Spend So Much Time Trying to Find Amazing Knitwear—Here Are My Ultimate Faves
We have long been a nation of knitwear lovers, but it feels as though the home-dwelling days of 2020 have taken it up another notch. While we will always have a soft spot for a classic crew neck, it seems as though the cosy—and, more specifically, vintage-inspired—cardigan has led the autumn/winter jumper trend charge this year. Offering embroidered, cable-knitted, and oversize iterations, brands such as Shrimps, Hayley Menzies, and Rixo have wholeheartedly embraced the nerdy appeal of the vintage cardi.
For high-street buys, Other Stories is our go-to for cardigans this season, particularly when it comes to unusual cuts and pops of pastel. Just throw over a midi dress or frilled-collar blouse for a truly throwback finish. It's also worth noting that, while there are plenty of new iterations that will do the job nicely, this is a trend that will look fab secondhand. In fact, I would argue that some of the pre-loved versions look just as good as their designer counterparts.
For example, this stunning embroidered vintage cardi would look very Prada with a ruffled blouse and wide-leg tailored trousers. This cute waist-tie number will pair beautifully with straight-leg jeans and lace-up boots. So if you want to make your winter evenings that little bit cosier, scroll down to see and shop the vintage and vintage-inspired cardigans we're loving right now.
Shop Our Favourite Vintage and Vintage-Inspired Cardigans
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Joy Montgomery is a London-based fashion writer and shopping expert. She held the role of Shopping Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK from 2018 to 2022, producing content that centered around worthwhile fashion buys, with a specialism in uncovering unique, indepdent brands and celebrating the joys of secondhand and vintage discoveries. Joy has sinced moved on to become the Shopping Editor at British Vogue.
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