It’s hard not to feel like a smarty-pants when an existing wardrobe staple is given ‘trend’ status. It’s so satisfying to continue to make use of a wardrobe faithful with a renewed outlook. Over the past few years, many of us have really focused on building the classic items in our closets, and we’re seeing more people embrace this appreciation for classic items. There are probably a few factors at play – the pandemic has made us rethink our consumption and there’s a shift towards more practical and simpler outfits.
Arket striped knit (sz XS), Everlane pants* (sz S), Manolo Blahnik mules (watch my unboxing here)
One item, in particular, that has been incredibly popular as of late has been the monochrome striped knit. That’s not to say it was ever unpopular, it’s such a classic piece. And seeing as though I have a few in my wardrobe to mix and match, I couldn’t be happier! (and it may have enabled me to purchase a couple more… shhhh)
Camille Charrière wearing a Celine sweater
Both Totême and Celine have embraced the wardrobe staple and released their own versions of the striped knit – both of which have, unsurprisingly, become cult favourites. The Totême knit is a turtleneck style while the Celine version has a wide collar. Both of the styles embrace an oversized fit and there are many dupes available on the high street from Arket and Mango that I have featured below.
The latest addition to my wardrobe is this Arket Striped Knit (which so happens to be an excellent dupe for the now sold out Celine knit) and has been restocked a number of times now after being sold out. I picked this up in a size XS and it’s a relaxed and oversized fit. The organic cotton fabric is fantastic quality – a heavyweight knit fabric that has been tightly woven (and very similar to Milano crepe knit). This is certainly one of the dressier knits in my wardrobe.
Here’s a round-up of the best striped knits going round (ranging from both high end to high street):
For reference I wear a size XS – it’s a relaxed and oversized fit.
For reference I wear a size XS – it’s a relaxed and oversized fit. Read more about it here.
& Other Stories Collared Sweater
The lovechild of my Sezane & Arket knits featured above and one of the best striped sweaters on the high street! Billowy sleeves à la Sezane, mid-weight cottony-striped knit à la Arket
Image via & Other Stories
The classic striped sweater certified according to the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard)
Image via & Other Stories
Arguably the best striped knit of the season. It has earned cult status and every influencer and their dog has been spotted in this beauty. It also comes in black/beige and blue/off-white.
Image via Fashion Jackson
A softer and plusher interpretation of the striped knit given the alpaca wool
Image via Everlane
And that’s a wrap of the best striped knits currently available! Are any of those on your radar?
As always, thanks for stopping by!
P.S. Leopard print pumps you can style as neutrals and my current Autumn wardrobe go-tos.
I, too, am a big fan of the arket striped knit sweater in the super comfortable milano rib. Thank you for highlighting its strong qualities, it pushed me to finally purchase after looking with longing for a long time (there are no arket stores to try the shirt on in the US)! Your tip about folding the sleeves up successfully helped me avoid dipping my sleeves in pasta sauce despite their generous length. I am now looking on the preloved market for alternate colors, such as the navy on white or the white on red, as I suspect that without some variation I’ll one day wake up with my drawers doubling as zebra land. 🙂
Appreciate your candid and humorous guidance on the options available in stripy world.
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hooray for not getting your sleeves all pasta-ry! glad to hear you love the knit as much as I do!