It’s been interesting navigating knitwear and tops with clients this season, despite the massive assortment. Lots of oversized fits, some of which are laughable. Lots of body con and super cropped lengths that aren’t right either. Extremely long sleeves on petites. An abundance of sweatshirts, athleisure tops, and hoodies. Hairy and itchy yarns that irritate skin and allergies. Manmade fibres that aren’t breathable. Too much cashmere. Tops with sleeves that don’t layer well under jackets and coats. Cardigans worn as pullovers that took some getting used to. Odd shoulder fits. And an abundance of earth tones and neutrals, making alternative colours hard to find.
All that aside, here are some winners that worked well on clients, and many are on sale. Shoutouts to “Bloomies Cashmere” and their house brand “Aqua” which are generally looking great, and are on sale for a while. Boden items continue to be good, well priced, and colour-rich. Ralph Lauren wins best customer service and fastest free shipping. Browse the colour and size options by clicking on the links.
Another shoutout to the Maeve Carys Mock-Neck Sweater from Anthropologie, which comes in many solids and patterns. It has a lovely architectural fit. Boxy, yet not too boxy and structured in the right places. Size down a size. The fabric composition feels heavenily against the skin: 50% viscose, 29% polyester, 21% nylon. Remember that viscose is a natural fibre with a silky soft texture. It makes all the difference as a component of this blend. It’s ideal when you’re allergic to wool. Launders well too.
