When you hear the words 'cosy' and 'comfortable', what do you think? Another word beginning with 'c', of course: cashmere. When it comes to offering both comfort and warmth, cashmere is nothing short of a dream - and is just the thing for lifting our spirits in the dark evenings. From crew necks to socks, it remains a total luxury for winter and feels lovely to wear. But it's not just tops and accessories – cashmere joggers, dresses, polos and socks will satisfy your cashmere cravings. The only thing that isn't quite so delicious about cashmere? The price. Except we're here to tell you that affordable cashmere does actually exist.
The high street is brimming with excellent options, whatever you're looking for, and with January sales across brands, you can cop some excellent deals on your favourite cashmere pieces. If it's cashmere jumpers you're after, everyone's favourite M&S has every colour, print and style imaginable. Arket's cashmere is also famously good quality - and the shop has everything from scarves and roll-neck jumpers to trousers and gloves.
Of course, you can't talk about affordable cashmere without talking about Uniqlo, which has everything from coats to beanie hats. If it's cashmere loungewear you're after, then look to The White Company, which has some of the snuggliest hoodie and joggers sets we've seen. Stay cosy.
SHOP: The Best Cashmere Pieces On The High Street
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www.thewhitecompany.com
What better way to lounge on the sofa than in a crewneck jumper made of the softest cashmere?
www.uniqlo.com
Available in 17 delectable shades - from the neutral to the not-so-neutral - Uniqlo's 100% cashmere crew-neck jumper will be a cornerstone of your cold-weather wardrobe.
www.marksandspencer.com
These wide-leg cashmere joggers - in a pleasingly quiet luxury shade of 'cappuccino' - would be so comfortable on a long-haul flight.
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www.thereformation.com
This cherry red cardigan will look just as good with grey slacks as it does with jeans, making it a truly hard-working addition to your knitwear drawer.
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www.arket.com
This triangle scarf is such a practical addition to your accessory collection, providing much-needed warmth over a jumper when the temperature drops and double the knitwear = double the fun.
riseandfall.co
Cosy, comfy and oh-so-soft, I can personally attest that these Rise & Fall cashmere trousers are the most glamorous piece of loungewear I've ever owned. They're even elegant enough to wear for errands around the city, especially when paired with a matching cashmere cardigan.
www.cos.com
Is there anything more indulgent than treating your feet to a pair of cashmere socks? These can actually be machine-washed, as long as you set it on cold.
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www.boden.co.uk
Perfect for layering over shirts for a preppy work-appropriate look, this chunky cashmere tank will definitely be your favourite piece to style through spring and fall as well.
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www.reiss.com
If you can't bear to part from your cashmere during your 9-5, allow us to introduce this turtle-neck dress from Reiss, which is definitely smart enough to wear to work when paired with knee-high boots.
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www.meandem.com
Made with cutwork detailing and voluminous sleeves, ME + EM's lilac jumper is perfect for work and play.
riseandfall.co
Available in 11 gorgeous shades, including this chocolate brown hue, Rise & Fall's cashmere scarf is cheaper than its competitors' versions by quite some way.
www.hush-uk.com
Hush's navy cashmere jumper is an absolute classic of the knitwear canon.
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This oversized crewneck jumper is guaranteed to cheer you up for two reasons. Firstly, because it's available in this gorgeous shade of dusty pink. And secondly, because it's now £133 in the sale - down from £190.