She's usually seen performing public duties in (soft) power dresses, swishing midi skirts and sharp separates. But Kate Middleton is no slouch when it comes to off-duty, proving that she knows plenty about the art of the statement jumper.
Appearing in a promo shot for next week's CBeebies Bedtime Stories - a franchise that has seen everyone from Chris O'Dowd to Reese Witherspoon, Romesh Ranganathan to Dolly Parton, read their choice of children's book - Middleton chose to wear a patterned polo neck from Holland Cooper (she also owns one of the brand's tartan coats).

The exact style, which costs £179, is sold out, but the grey version is still available for the same price. She paired the jumper with light blue jeans - a rare sighting for Middleton - who usually prefers black or indigo-coloured denim.
Since winter is still very much with us, it's the ideal outfit for going about your business on the weekend (or even your business during the week if your office's dress code is smart-casual). Just make sure to make some extra effort when it comes to your knit; extra being the operative word. This season's snazziest knits come with stripes, checks swirls - and every pattern in between. Here's where to shop the best statement jumpers.
SHOP: The Best Jumpers And Knitwear For Women

Holland Cooper, Fairisle Knit, £179

Baum Und Pferdgarten, Caraway Sweater, £159

Rixo, Darlene Cable-Knit Jumper, £185

ALEXACHUNG, Space Dye Stripe Jumper, £150

Stine Goya, Zinnie Sweater, £230

House Of Sunny, Golden Years Landscape Jumper, £98

Paloma Wool, Anita Knitted Jumper, £120

M&S, Cotton Rich Textured Crew-Neck Jumper, £25

Shrimps, Hannie Jumper, £350

Arket, Striped Mohair-Blend Jumper, £79

& Daughter, Winter Market Rooska Lambswool Striped Crewneck, £295
