3 chic knitwear trends fashionable dressers in their 50s—Kelly Rutherford included— have in their wardrobes this winter.
Winter's cold snap has well and truly arrived, which means it's time to bring your knitwear rotation back into regular use. If, like me, you've already dusted off your favourite jumpers , you might have spotted a few gaps worth filling before the coldest days set in.
For inspiration, I turned to one of the chicest over-50s dressers on my radar, Kelly Rutherford , and scrolled through her Instagram to see which knitwear trends she's embracing this season. From the knitwear colour trend that's worth knowing to the most elegant way to wear wool right now, these are the three styles I'm taking my cues from Kelly on.
Style Notes: One of the most luxurious knitwear trends to emerge this season, draped knits will soon be in all of the chicest women's wardrobes. Kelly's pale cream style, artfully draped across her frame, brings an effortless elegance to her outfit.
Be quick! This won't stay in stock for long.
Whilst I love this in the oatmeal, it also comes in grey and black.
Style this with tailored trousers for an easy, elevated look.
Style Notes: As we wait for winter's chilliest days to arrive, short-sleeve knits are an especially useful option for in-between temperatures. Kelly chose a rich chocolate brown style and paired it with dark-wash jeans , creating an uncomplicated and polished combination that's easy to recreate. I'll certainly be taking notes.
Whilst I love this in black, it also comes in 13 other shades.
Style this with jeans for a cosy day-to-day look.
Every great wardrobe begins with a simple black knit.
Style Notes: If you're looking to introduce one new colour into your winter wardrobe, take Kelly's lead and consider an oatmeal knit. Elegant, understated and versatile, it's a shade that works beautifully alongside everything from black and navy to chocolate brown and denim. For a wardrobe built around pieces you'll reach for season after season, an oatmeal knit is one of the smartest additions you can make.
With a 100% wool composition, this jumper will keep you cosy all winter.
A boxy oatmeal knit is so easy to slot into a winter rotation.
Style this with jeans or dress it up with tailored trousers.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s fashion news editor and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Condé Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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