Knit Tops

Women's knit tops

A knit top is the piece that makes a working wardrobe comfortable without looking like it. Forcast knit tops come in sizes 4 to 18 and include crew, V, scoop and high neck knits, short sleeve knits, turtleneck sweaters, button-up knits and cardigans. They are made to be worn to the office on their own, under a blazer, or over a shirt when the weather cools.

Choosing a knit top

A fine crew or V-neck knit, such as the Tania Crew Neck Knit or the Vicky V-Neck Knit, is the closest thing to a tailored top and the easiest to wear under a jacket. A short sleeve knit like the Catherine Short Sleeve Knit is a warm-weather office top that still looks neat, and a turtleneck such as the Clarisse Turtleneck Sweater is the winter option. Cardigans work as a layer over a top or buttoned up as a top in their own right, and the Henley Button Up Knit sits somewhere between the two.

What to wear them with

Knit tops are tidiest tucked or half-tucked into tailored work pants or a midi skirt. A fitted knit with a wide leg pant balances the proportions. A cardigan over a satin cami is a smart casual answer for a warm office and a cold commute, and on weekends the same knit goes over jeans.

Fabric and fit

The range uses cotton knits, ribbed jersey and wool blends, with cable and ribbed textures on some styles. Fine-gauge knits sit close to the body and are best bought in your usual size, while relaxed and textured styles carry more room through the body. If you are between sizes, think about what you will layer over the top.

How to shop it

Sizes run 4 to 18. Check the size guide for measurements before you order, and see the wider knitwear range for jumpers and knit dresses, or work tops for shirts and blouses in the same wardrobe.