Where To Shop The Best High Street Cashmere This Cold Season
Cashmere may be the Rolls Royce of knitwear but it needn’t cost a fortune. Right now, the high street is doing cashmere so well, from oversized heavy jumpers at ARKET to colour-popping pieces at & Other Stories and wardrobe staples at M&S.
Round neck or v-neck, a soft cashmere sweater is well worth the investment. Whether worn casually with jeans and boots or with relaxed tailoring for the office, this versatile buy will see you around the clock.
Over the years, we’ve pretty much tried them all, so scroll on to see our top four high street brands, plus the best of the rest….
COS
Granted, COS’s cashmere sits at the higher end of the high street scale, but it’s excellent. Look after it and one of their jumpers will be a life-long mainstay in your wardrobe.
Best for:
Designer-look pieces that will last.
M&S
A few well-chosen classics will form the underpinnings of many looks and if there’s one thing M&S does well, it’s classics. Look to them for timeless crewnecks and cosy cardigans and definitely check out their men’s cashmere for a more relaxed fit – we love the longer-length sleeves on men’s knits.
Best for:
Classis pieces that will form the foundations of a winter wardrobe and a few great colour popping pieces.
& Other Stories
If you want longevity and versatility out of your cashmere, it does pay to go for muted or classic tones – beige, biscuits, slate grey, navy and black. But, if you’re wardrobe doesn’t shy away from a bit of pigment, & Other Stories offers some of the best rainbow-hued cashmere pieces around, from fussy sky blues to peppy raspberries.
Best for:
Slouchy shapes for a cool-girl fit.
ARKET
Most of ARKET’s cashmere pieces play into that slightly oversized, nonchalant fashion editor vibe. Think giant turtlenecks that almost swamp the face, billowing cardigans and generous blanket scarves. Pair with wide-leg trousers or silky midi skirts and boots for a polished edge.
Best for:
Polished, elegant pieces.
H&M
H&M has really upped its game in recent seasons with pieces that feel much price than their price tag. Their cashmere ticks all the boxes, from roomy cuts to baby cardigans and cosy jumpers in long lengths for that cool, effortless feel. Pair with baggy jeans, sporty socks and a pair of colour-pop trainers.
Best For:
Great price points on pieces that feel more expensive than they are.
Massimo Dutti
Massimo Dutti is the high street brand we always turn to for classic pieces with a designer feel. Their cashmere is priced more than some high street stores but, boy, it feels it too.
Their cuts will form the foundations of an off-duty wardrobe and their colours are timeless and fit seamlessly into any wardrobe.
Best for:
Classic colourways and designer-feel finishes.
Zara
If you’re after a great knit with something a little more exciting but still entirely wearable, Zara is your high-street store.
Their cashmere pieces come in cuts with boat neck collars for a Parisian feel, preppy rugby-style tops, cute puffed short-sleeved jumpers… and everything in between.
It’s also worth checking out their men’s section if you like an oversized fit.
Best for:
If you’re after great details like a puff sleeve or chunky button.
John Lewis
Whether you’re after a statement bubblegum pink or a timeless camel, John Lewis is second to none when it comes to cashmere in the full-colour spectrum.
This season, we love their drop sleeve, boxy fit in power pink equally as much as their keep-forever terracotta number. Pair with anything from a leather pencil skirt to navy tailored trousers.
Best for:
An excellent cashmere choice under £100.
UNIQLO
From their groundbreaking HEATTECH range to their cool designer collaborations, UNIQLO is one of the most forward-thinking stores on the high street. They are also brilliant at working these USPs into cosy cashmere collections.
Best for:
Worth checking out for their Anya Hindmarch collaboration alone.
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