I Tried on All the Knitted Co-ords From M&S, Zara and Mango—These Are the Best

We've all got overflowing jumper drawers at home, and you might well have a sweater dress collection to be proud of, but the co-ord has come from behind in recent weeks to quickly become the most lust-worthy knitwear look of 2019. We started spotting the cosy two-piece around September as the weather turned cooler and fashion insiders started popping up on Instagram wearing what looked like their weekend hangover-ready, loungewear in public and making it look chic. Now that's a trend we can get on board with. 

It may have started with cashmere tracksuits, but as the high street caught on (luckily for us, this is a trend being championed by all our well-known favourites), the knitted ensemble has expanded into skirt, short and wide-leg trouser sets, much to our enjoyment. 

The beauty of the co-ord is its simplicity. Like the dress, it has the throw on qualities of an instant outfit. The pairing makes you look immediately put-together and just that more fancy given that you've not opted for the standard chunky-jumper–and-jeans look. The knitted combo also works so well with boots, especially this season's other favourite trend, knee-highs, so it's a no-brainer, really. 

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It was ASOS's green A-line skirt-and-jumper look (on @_jessicaskye above) that anybody who's anybody was wearing on our feeds this month that solidified the need for a knitted co-ord in our wardrobes immediately. So I was sent on a mission to find the best styles. 

Ubiquitous they may be, but after a lot of searching it was clear that Marks and Spencer (unsurprisingly as our knitwear hero), Mango and good ol' Zara had the best variety of options. I tried on so many styles, and these 10 made the cut. Keep scrolling to shop them now.

Zara

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Marks and Spencer

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Mango

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Next, more autumn/winter trends to try.

Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.