Admittedly, thinking about knitwear while we’re still enjoying long, light evenings and decidedly sandal-friendly temperatures (though 35 degrees in the UK is perhaps pushing the definition of ‘friendly’) might seem a little ridiculous.
Most of us – myself included – are still reaching for linen dresses, floaty skirts and anything that makes getting dressed in the heat feel easy breezy. Yet, fashion is always one season ahead, and there’s something undeniably tempting about the first glimpse of autumn clothing, especially when it involves a piece we can start wearing before coat season officially arrives.
The scarf cardigan is shaping up to be one of those must-buy pieces. One of the best I’ve seen from the early autumn collections? M&S’s Air-Yarn Scarf Neck Button Through Cardigan.
M&S Air-Yarn Scarf Neck Button Through Cardigan
marksandspencer
£36.00
M&S
It’s a style that gives the classic button-up knit a more considered feel, thanks to its matching detachable scarf, which can be loosely draped, knotted or removed completely.
Designed in a Bitter Chocolate shade, the lightweight knit is a great sartorial choice for the months ahead. Rich brown has cemented itself as a chic alternative to black, and pairs particularly well with denim, cream and white, as well as suede accessories and gold jewellery.
And despite its autumnal appearance, this isn’t a heavy knit that needs to wait until the season shifts. Crafted from lightweight Air Yarn, this staple is a clever transitional buy. Wear it open over a white vest with jeans now when the evenings turn chilly, then button it up with tailored trousers and loafers when the mercury starts to drop.