Every autumn I begin my hunt for the perfect cashmere knit. There’s no need to rush the search, as with all of life’s greatest luxuries, finding the right cashmere knit is an act worth taking your time over. In fact, I would argue that any choice pertaining to a decision about cashmere shouldn’t be rushed—after all, cashmere doesn’t rush for anyone. Shed and harvested only in early spring by the cashmere goat, cashmere’s steeper price tag is due to its rarity and supreme softness, as well as insulating qualities.
But in the search of luxurious cashmere items this year, I didn’t have to look too far, as right under my nose lay the cashmere jumper of my dreams found at non-other than my favourite high-street brand: COS.
With a price tag of £150—which falls on the affordable side in cashmere terms—and a colour range comprising deep black, navy blue, chocolate brown, post-box red, as well as others, I couldn’t keep this discovery to myself.
Newly inspired by my new favourite clothing item, below I’ve edited all the ways I’ll be styling the jumper this season and beyond. Read on to shop my edit of the perfect cashmere jumper and every way to wear it.
Style Notes: With a crisp white tee and low-rise baggy jeans, the soft cashmere jumper pulls together a casual look that can be dressed up with chic jewels and kitten heel boots.
Every wardrobe needs a failsafe black jumper.
In my opinion, this is the perfect white tee.
Low-rise jeans are an enduring trend this season.
Kitten heels boots will see you through the colder months in style.
This necklace can be knotted in which ever way you please.
I’ll be finishing off all my party outfits with these statement earrings.
Style Notes: Double down on the frills and style a peter pan, peeping our of the red knit, with a louder-than-life scrunchie. Inject a cool edge and style with a grungy biker boot and the season’s favourite croissant bag.
Red knitwear is a rising trend for this winter.
Peter-pan collars layer so well underneath a warm knit.
The perfect linen trousers.
Stow away all of your essentials into this chic croissant bag.
In my opinion, these are the perfect biker boots.
Make your slicked back hair look stylish.
Style Notes: This chocolate-toned knit styles so well with a peachy silk skirt. The contrast in textures adds a luxurious feel to this outfit, which is further refined by the clever use of accessories.
The perfect deep brown shade.
This silky slip can be styled year round with strappy sandals in the summer and knee-high boots in winter.
I’m swapping out all my high heels for kitten heels this autumn.
Layered necklaces instantly elevate a look.
For their durability and sleek finish, I’ll keep coming back to a patent leather handbag.
Statement earrings and the evening-ready trick to always have in your back pocket.
Style Notes: As the weather cools down, the cashmere jumper truly comes into it own. On a brisk weekend morning snuggle into your favourite knit and throw on jeans, a classic trench and warm scarf for a weekend-ready outfit.
Navy blue jumpers are a winter-weather must have.
White jeans looks great with just about everything.
Nothing completes a casual outfit like an oversized trench coat.
Double-up on the cashmere and style your jumper with an equally soft scarf.
