I Just Bought My First Red Knit —Four Ways I Plan On Styling It This Winter

In case you haven’t heard, this season it’s all about the red cardigan. For its easy, wearable silhouette, red cardigans are the perfect place to start if you’re trying to get used to styling the bold shade. 

As influencers, celebrities and editors have flocked to secure themselves the perfect red cardi, high street and designer brands have delivered them in spades, offering cashmere styles, wool knits and fine cotton cardigans to suit our preferences. The best of the lot? Well, if you ask anyone in the Who What Wear UK team, they’ll send you straight to Reformation website and implore you to scoop up the Clara cashmere crew neck cardigan.

The pure cashmere composition imparts a delightfully supple feel on the skin for comfortable styling and easy layering. Worn buttoned all the way, or party un-done to let your skin shine through, the crew-neck cardigan comes in a relaxed finish for easy wearability. 

The perfect accompaniment to your favourite pair of jeans, you’ll quickly find yourself reaching for this simple red cardigan more often that not. If you’re unsure on how to work it in to your wardrobe, read on to discover every way we’ll be styling the knit this season and beyond.

Style Notes: I’ll find any excuse to style up leggings, and this red cardigan is no exception. Dress up the look by paring the leggings with sleek kitten heels. Let your accessories do the talking and opt for a minimal neck scarf and the perfect gold hoops.

The 100 per cent cashmere cardigan is all you’ll want to wear from November to February.

Every great outfit starts with the perfect white tee.

You’ll get your cost per wear out of these classic slingbacks in the space of a few weeks.

Mango’s sleek stirrup leggings make your legs look longer and your outfit more streamlined.

Gold chunky earrings are the perfect finishing touch.

Tie it all together with a silky neck scarf.

Style Notes: Red cardigans and dark wash jeans are a match made in heaven. Wear with trending ballet flats and a warm winter coat, then throw over some accessories to complete the look.

The perfect shade of cherry red.

Arket’s cosy high-neck coat is perfect for a blustery English day.

I keep coming back to Agolde for their consistently brilliant denim.

Style red with brown to ground the vibrant shade.

Double down and style your red knit with a matching red necklace.

Wear with white socks on a windy day.

Style Notes: There’s no need to leave your knitwear at home when heading out for the night. Style with a simple black slip for a flush of texture and pop of colour.

Layer over a silky slip dress or style with a satin skirt.

Wear with kitten heels this party season, and an oversized knit and chunky boots throughout winter.

The smooth, supple leather and angular shape makes for the perfect evening bag, if I ever did see one.

Dress up your favourite wide leg trousers with the addition of a patent kitten heel.

Party season calls for layered necklaces.

Style Notes: Add a grungier element by styling your red knit with hardy biker boots and a metallic bag. To soften the stance pair with a billowy skirt for a high/low look that ticks all the right boxes.

Wear buttoned-up on it’s own or layer over a fresh white tee.

I’ve tried so many white t-shirts in my time, and this is without a doubt one of my favourites.

As party season approaches, I’m adding in a touch of sparkle every chance I get.

Style with chunky boots or dainty ballet flats.

Silver goes with everything, making this perfect party season bag.

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect biker boots, and these might just be them.

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