Now the razzle-dazzle of party season is well and truly over, we have to admit that we welcome with open arms the antidote to all that sparkle: knitwear.
While the new year can be overwhelming, with its dark mornings, short days and cold climes, knitwear feels like a cup of tea and a big hug in one. The problem is, we still have to live our lives, abundant with work meetings, dates and dinners. This means that dressing like we'd rather be in bed, while ideal, often isn't an option. Lucky, then, that with the knitwear of AW17 you can feel both comfy and cool at once.
Three key threads came through in the knitwear of the season, with a style to suit a variety of tastes. Click through to find our favourite knitwear trends from the shows, and the pieces to shop this season.
The rollneck continued to reign supreme this season, with chunky knits and finer pieces being worn under slip dresses, oversized shirting, and floral tea dresses. Paired with frothy skirts at Dior, given contrasting colours at Hermès, and styled as part of red-to-toe get-ups at Max Mara, there are 101 ways to wear your rollneck knit.
Pink and red will never stop being one of our top colour combinations.
Topshop Colour Block Roll Neck Jumper, £42, available at Topshop
We like the structured fit of this COS knit.
COS High-Neck Cashmere Jumper, £135, available at COS
Ultraviolet will be ubiquitous this year, and this Ellery knit is the best place to start.
Ellery Mescaline Ribbed Stretch-Jersey Turtleneck Top, £347, available at Net-A-Porter
Wear over pretty much anything, but we do love the shirt sleeves poking out of this Zara staple.
Zara Oversized Roll Neck Sweater, £39.99, available at Zara
This Chloé piece is fabulous, and not least because of its pockets.
Chloé Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, £630, available at Net-A-Porter
If traditional rollnecks aren't your thing, add a sporty element with a zipped front.
Whistles Rib Zip Front Chunky Knit, £129, available at Whistles
Part Breton top, part oversized jumper = the perfect casual weekend knit.
Finery Marble Blue And White Striped Mohair Jumper, £99, available at Finery
This khaki is perfectly paired with mustard velvet trousers. This is what smart cosy looks like.
Victoria Beckham Ribbed Wool Turtleneck Sweater, £557, available at Net-A-Porter
Next up are accentuated sleeves, seen at Joseph, Pringle, Chloé and Sonia Rykiel, to name but a few. Look for sleeves that inch past your hands, feature bows and ties, and incorporate balloon-puff shoulders. Who said knitwear had to be boring?
Not only is this pastel going to see you through to spring (ice cream shades will dominate next season), but the puffed-up sleeves on this knit are dreamy.
& Other Stories Cropped Mock Neck Sweater, £59, available at & Other Stories
Flamenco dancer sleeves just so happen to be making their way into our wardrobe.
Claudie Pierlot Layered-Sleeve Wool And Cashmere-Blend Jumper, £143.40, available at Selfridges
The layering potential of this jumper is endless.
Monki Oversized Knit Top Strawberry Crush, £35, available at Monki
Stella's knocked it out of the park with this tie-detail. All you need is a trusty pair of jeans and some mules.
Stella McCartney Tie-Sleeve Cashmere Blend, £690, available at Selfridges
This forest green suits just about everyone.
Weekday Duet Sweater, £55, available at Weekday
The knitwear we've been lusting after for some time, Ganni has brought this sweet detailed knit out in several colours now. Snap it up.
Ganni The Julliard Mohair Bow Pullover, £330, available at Ganni
A surefire way to boost your mood in January? Bold, bright, brilliant knitwear. Sure, there were plenty of sand, nude and camel cosies on offer this season, but we'd much prefer a more striking foot-first into the new year. Look for inspiration in Zadig & Voltaire's electric-blue ribbed knit, Au Jour Le Jour's zesty orange jumper, and Ryan Lo's fuchsia and violet grungy number.
This will sell out fast thanks to the divine colour combinations.
Topshop Rainbow Striped Knitted Jumper By Boutique, £49, available at Topshop
Gucci brings the geometric detail to a colourful knit.
Gucci Cube-Intarsia Striped Wool-Blend Knit Sweater, £895, available at Matches Fashion
Sunshine yellow in January to combat the lack of vitamin D we're getting.
H&M Oversized Mohair-Blend Jumper, £59.99, available at H&M
A forever piece, the timeless shades on this striped knit will see you through season after season.
Missoni Roll-Neck Striped Wool-Blend Knit Sweater, £528, available at Matches Fashion
Is it a dress? Is it a jumper? We don't care, we're wearing it over everything.
ASOS Chunky Knitted Layering Dress With Front Split And High Neck, £35, available at ASOS
Who knew lime could be so wearable?
Diane Von Furstenberg High-Neck Cashmere Jumper, £395, available at Selfridges
Another selection of classic colours, Arket does colourful stripes for the minimalists.
Arket Organic Merino Wool Jumper, £89, available at Arket
Like we said, pastels are one to invest in.
Valentino Striped Fluted Cuff Ribbed Knit Wool Sweater, £492, available at Matches Fashion
Perfectly styled with vinyl trousers, this Kitri knit also looks wonderful with white jeans.
Kitri Scout Cowl Neck Sweatshirt, £55, available at Kitri
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