Jumpers

Women's jumpers and sweaters

A jumper is the piece you reach for when the morning is cold and the day is long. Forcast jumpers come in crew neck, V-neck, turtleneck, half zip and collared styles, in rib, cable, waffle, Fair Isle, check, stripe and fluffy knits, in sizes 4 to 18. They are cut for women who want warmth that still sits well over a shirt or under a coat.

Choosing a jumper

For the office, a fine rib crew neck like the Meg Crew Neck Rib Knit Jumper, or a V-neck worn over a collared shirt, keeps the line neat. A turtleneck such as the Clarisse Turtleneck Sweater replaces a shirt under a blazer. Cable, waffle and Fair Isle knits are heavier and more textured and belong to weekends and cold snaps, while a half zip or collared sweater sits between the two and works with jeans as easily as with tailored pants.

What to wear it with

Tuck a fine jumper into high-waisted pants or a midi skirt and add a belt to keep a waist. Wear a chunkier knit loose over jeans or a slim pant so the proportions stay balanced. A V-neck cape sweater or a collared knit adds interest under a plain coat. A scarf and simple jewellery finish it.

Fabric and fit

The range includes wool blend and fluffy knits alongside rib and cable styles. Rib and waffle knits have the most stretch and hug the body; cable and Fair Isle knits sit away from it. Fine gauge styles layer under jackets, and heavier ones are best worn as the outer layer.

How to shop

If a jumper is going under a blazer, choose a fine knit and take your usual size. If it is the outer layer over a shirt, allow a little more room through the shoulders. Check measurements against the size guide, and see the wider knitwear range for cardigans and knit dresses.