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How to wear it
- Pair a fine knit with smooth trousers and a slim shoe, and a chunky knit with denim and a boot.
- Keep the colours close in tone for a soft look, or let the knit sit one step lighter than the trousers.
- Show a collar or a shirt hem at the neck and waist if you want the layer to look deliberate.
- Tuck the front of a lighter knit to give the waist shape without losing the ease.
What to pair it with
- Pressed trousers and loafers: the smooth trouser lifts a plain knit into smart territory.
- Dark jeans and white sneakers: the knit does the warming while the denim keeps it easy.
- A collared shirt underneath: the visible collar reads considered and works under a coat.
- A midi skirt and boots: the soft knit over a fluid skirt keeps one calm column.
- A long coat over the top: the knit is the middle layer and the coat does the finishing.
What to avoid
- A chunky knit tucked fully into trousers, which adds bulk at the waist.
- A very fine knit under a structured blazer, which disappears at the shoulder.
- A knit that pulls across the chest, which reads a size too small however good the colour.
The takeaway · A knit sweater works when the trousers and shoes match its weight.