Combining summer’s penchant for all-things nautical with autumn’s demand for chic knits, the Breton jumper was born, and destined to thrive as a transeasonal favourite forever more.
After Totême’s perfect striped jumper stole our hearts in 2019, we’ve remained rather infatuated by the chic, classic knit, returning to the style every autumn like clockwork.
Since then, we’ve taken to shopping the style from across the high street, in search of worthy rivals to Totême’s flawless version. And I must say, there are some very compelling styles coming in hot from our favourite high street retailers.
Who Who Wear UK editor Emily Dawes styles H&M Striped Turtleneck, £38. Across the board, affordable heroes such as H&M, & Other Stories and Arket have experimented with the timeless pattern in a range of cuts and styles to settle on their own chic versions. Years of experience keeping track of the best striped knits on the market tells us these simple-yet-effective styles won’t hang around for long. Perfect for styling with the season’s favourite shoe, the Mary-Jane, the striped knit looks fabulous with a classic pair of blue jeans, and right at home layered underneath a beige trench. The minimal style can be layered with accessories, or worn pared-back with black bottoms and a sleek bag for an elegant take. Whatever your styling preference, see our top three favourite high-street picks below:
The tall roll-neck is ideal for concealing the skin on a brisk autumn day.
This chic slouchy knit will be your go-to throughout the cooler months.
Composed of a organic and recycled cotton blend, this soft jumper will layer well to keep you warm into winter.
As the striped knit soars in popularity, we’ve rounded up our other high-street favourites to keep the inspiration flowing ahead of the beginning of autumn.
A funnel neck layers easily underneath a wool coat.
