Out of Thousands of High-Street Jumpers, These Are the 28 Most Expensive-Looking

Now that we are finally into the new year and the January winter has hit us hard, there's no denying that good knitwear is essential. We're not here for being inadequately dressed—we'd much rather throw on a cosy jumper over our wares instead of finding ourselves at risk of frostbite. And with so many brilliant woolly options out there, it's never been easier to elevate your look with knitwear.
Naaomi wears a cream cable-knit jumper from Arket.
Now, we're accustomed to designer jumpers being granted It-buy status (a prime example being any and every Ganni and Toteme knit), but what if we were to tell you the high street has made great sweaters of its own? We're talking directional knitwear from COS, the M&S cashmere that always impresses our editors and countless turtlenecks that are now taking centre stage.
Aïda wears a beige roll-neck jumper from Arket.
Whether it's a jumper-and-jeans combo you wear on repeat or the sweater that was made for layering with a slip skirt and ankle boots, the high street has a plethora of pretty options to choose from. Luckily, we've narrowed down from the thousands out there to an editor-approved bounty of 28 jumpers that you can buy now and wear year after year.
Shop the Best High-Street Jumpers:
In my opinion, M&S makes the very best cashmere on the high street.
This delicate cashmere blend jumper could work easily be styled for day and night.
Further proof that Breton stripes will be very popular this season.
An asymmetric jacquard knit that does all the talking for you.
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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