Ditch Your Polo Neck – The New Knitwear Hero Is The Sex Appeal Sweater

Not heard of the sexy knit? Well, no, that's because I just made it up. But you can bet it's a thing. Jumpers and cardigans are cosy and reliable, sure, but sexy? The automatic answer would usually be no, except there’s a new breed of knits on the block. They feature slightly oo-er things such as scoop necks, see-through sleeves and, gasp, peekaboo cut-outs - and are trying their darndest to prove that the winter woolly can have a wild side.

The trend has trickled down from the likes of Bottega Veneta, who showed several variations on the theme of the sexy knit for SS20, including the body-hugging ribbed dress, and Givenchy, where one-shouldered tunics were given a sexy kind of slouch.

They’re actually very easy to wear – just tuck them into high-waisted jeans and add an oversized blazer, they go from day to night without any outfit tweaks and they’re great when the weather can’t make its mind up. Zara is your one-stop-shop for the sexy knit, with a cute knitted bra top that you can shrug over shirts, a cut-out knitted leotard that’s very ballet dancer gone bad and a simple keyhole sweater that flashes a peek of skin.

BUY: Zara, Asymmetric Knit, £25.99

& Other Stories's scoop-neck sweater is a great all-rounder, while Arket’s square-necked sweater has subtle Bottega vibes. Just add some quilted mules, an ankle chain bracelet and, of course, attitude.

BUY: & Other Stories, Scoop-Neck Fitted Wool Top, £55

SHOP: The New Sexy Knits

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