Styling and Caring for Knitwear: Jumpers, Cardigans, and Layering

Knitwear is the piece you reach for when it turns chilly outside and you still want to look good. To make sure a jumper or cardigan really flatters and stays beautiful for a long time, it's worth looking at length, proportions, and care. Here you'll find it all put together calmly.

Wearing Oversized Pieces the Right Way

Many of our knit jumpers are deliberately cut wide. That's intentional and feels wonderful to wear, but it needs a counterbalance below.

The easiest way to do this is with a narrower bottom. Straight-leg jeans, leggings, or a high-waisted skirt are quite enough to give the silhouette structure.

A second trick costs nothing and works instantly: tuck the front of the jumper loosely into the waistband and let the rest fall. That reveals the waist without anything having to feel tight.

That's exactly how the picture above is put together too. A wide ribbed jumper with light wide-leg jeans that fall straight for a clean silhouette. You'll find matching pieces among the jumpers and the jeans.

Which Length Flatters Whom

With knitwear, length matters more than anything else. A few pointers that have proven themselves:

• Short cardigans and jumpers draw the eye to the hips. You can counter that with trousers or a skirt with a high waistband.
• Medium lengths down to mid-thigh are the easiest choice and go with almost everything.
• Long cardigans elongate the silhouette when worn open. If you're petite, they should rather end above the knee.
• Chunky knits need plain partners. A flowing bottom or a narrow cut balances out the volume.

You'll find the finer styles among the cardigans, the full range among the knitwear.

Layering: Layers That Work Together

Knitwear is a versatile choice for layering, because it can be worn both under and over something.

A fine cardigan works over a top or a blouse and replaces the light jacket on summer evenings. A thicker jumper takes on the leading role itself and only needs a thin shirt underneath.

If a jacket joins the mix, pay attention to lengths. Either the jacket is noticeably shorter than the knitwear or noticeably longer. Anything that's almost the same length quickly looks busy.

For the layer underneath, plain pieces from the basics work well, and over the top, styles from the jackets & knitwear are a good fit.

Colours That Work Well Together

Knitwear in calm tones like cream, beige, brown, or grey is the easiest to combine. Tone-on-tone styling creates a particularly balanced look here.

A bold jumper in apricot, rose, or pink, on the other hand, is welcome to be the main theme. Then the rest stays plain, and the look still has colour.

Patterned knits with stripes or florals are best treated like a statement piece: one patterned item, everything else calm.

Care: How Knitwear Stays Beautiful for Longer

The most important thing is always on the care label in the garment. Beyond that, these points apply to almost any knitwear:

• Wash cold or on the wool cycle, ideally inside out.
• Don't wring it out. Press the water out gently instead of twisting.
• Dry it flat and gently reshape it while it is still damp. On a hanger, the shoulders stretch out.
• Store folded rather than hung, for the same reason.
• A fabric shaver helps against bobbling. It's caused by friction and isn't a flaw.

After washing, knitwear is best given a break of one to two days before you wear it again. That way the fibres can recover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Sizes Is One Size Meant For?

One Size is not standardised and can fit differently by style. Check the size and fit information plus the material on the product page, then compare with a garment you already own.

How Do I Wash a Knit Jumper Correctly?

Cold or on the wool cycle, inside out, without wringing, and dried lying flat. The tumble dryer is not a good idea for knitwear. The care label in the garment always remains the final word.

Does Every Knit Piece Contain Wool?

No. The composition ranges from pure synthetic fibres to blends with a wool content, and is listed on the respective product page.

What Helps Against Bobbling in Knitwear?

A fabric shaver removes them gently. You can prevent it by washing inside out and storing the jumper folded.

Does an Oversized Jumper Add Bulk?

Not if the bottom stays narrower or you tuck the front of the jumper loosely into the waistband. That creates a clear line despite the volume.