Cosy cashmere! 25 key pieces for your autumn wardrobe
Impossibly soft and wonderfully warm, cashmere’s the ultimate indulgence. Here’s Muddy’s pick of the season’s best, from cute co-ords to snuggly hats and scarves that won’t break the bank.
The weather’s back on track (you know, wet, grey, windy) meaning it’s finally time to pull out our autumn favourites from the back of the wardrobe – and add a couple of luxurious new pieces to the mix. Once prohibitively expensive, cashmere’s now handily all over the high street at affordable prices, meaning we get in on the act guilt-free.
Cool crew
This chunky COS cashmere crew-neck is the perfect mix of slouchy over-sized cool and warm practicality. Cream’s chic, but you can also buy it in navy and orange.
£200
Cardi cool
From Mui Mui to Prada, AW23 is all about the cardigan. If you want your cashmere investment to last for years to come, this Wyse London will earn its stripes in your wardrobe. Love the classic beige, obsessed with the stripes.
£275
Green goddess
Your ‘totally baffled by the weather’ knit. Tank top, knitted vest, whatever you call it, this Boden knit is your layering BFF. Pop it over a dress, shirts, t-shirts and under coats.
£150
In the hood
Would you, could you, should you? Jury’s out in the Muddy office, but ME+EM’s camel balaclava in camel may fashion’s answer to surviving the energy crisis.
£157.50
Check mate
Ticking the punk tartan trend without even trying. This tbco. scarf is so darn soft and stroke-able. Made from the superfine coat of the cashmere goat, you’ll bleating on about it for years.
£280
Crash, Bang, Wallop
Warning! This is not a jumper to accidentally sling on a 30°C wash. If you love Bella Freud’s 1970 jumper, then you’ll love her 100% cashmere ‘Bada Boum’ roll neck. It’s an investment, so handle with care.
Pure cashmere roll neck sweater, £575, Bella Freud
Put your foot in it
Snap up a pair of wickedly decadent pure cashmere socks and keep toes toasty all autumn long – also available in grey, black and baby blue.
Pure cashmere socks, £30, Marks & Spencer.
Slay in grey
Nothing dull about this Gussy & Lou cardigan. It’s just so darn versatile. Team with a white t-shirt and jeans for a casual look, or slip over a dress for smart winter vibes.
£195
spot the difference
If you’re on the prowl for fun cashmere, we’re going wild for Jumper 1234’s 100% cashmere cardi in our favourite leopard spot pattern with a pop of rainbow trim. It’s perfection.
£295
It’s mint
Quick, this super soft, eye-catching V-neck cashmere jumper in mint is in the Hush sale RIGHT NOW – with a saving of £55 *clicks buy*.
£85
Beanie, baby
Heads up, this is our top tip for keeping heads stylishly warm for less this autumn. Uniqlo’s 100% cashmere knitted beanie for under £35? We’re tempted to take one in all nine shades.
£34.90
You’re wild
Who can resist M&S’s iconic washable cashmere. No hand washing or hefty dry cleaning bills, just super soft, practical knitwear. There are plain knits in every colour but we’re crushing hard on the zebra stripe.
£99
Socks appeal
If you’re budget doesn’t quite stretch to designer cashmere, treat yourself to these super-cool Guest In Residence cashmere socks. Giving 70s sportswear vibes when worn with Adidas Sambas.
£95
How we roll
So much time for this Arket roll-neck dress which is an easy wardrobe win – simply slip on, pair with chunky boots and red lipstick and you’re good to go.
£225
Red alert
Scarlet is for life not just for Christmas. Whistles never lets us down when it comes to knitwear. Slightly oversized, quality fabrics and totally flattering. If anyone ho ho hos at you, put them straight on the naughty list.
£199
Band aid
An oh so soft cashmere headband might just be the most luxe accessory of the season, snap it up in beige or black from & Other Stories.
£29
NORSE CODE
A little cashmere goes a long way. This We Norwegians stylish turtle neck (proof such a thing exists) is 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere. But the effortless Scandi aesthetic had us at helvete!
£250
Heart on your sleeve
Spread the love… all the way down your arms. Orwell & Austen’s cashmere blend (sustainably sourced cashmere and silk, no less) is fun, flirty and a little bit fancy.
£195
HANDS FREE
Oh, the eternal frustration of not being able to scroll through the latest Muddy posts while wearing gloves. Rosie Sugden’s cashmere fingerless gloves are soft and smart phone compatible. Thank goodness for that.
£65
Highland fling
Channel our late Queen at Balmoral in a Johnstons of Elgin beanie. They are the largest of producer of luxury cashmere in the UK and nail the quiet luxury trend with a hint of royal country casuals.
£125
Time for tee
Admittedly a cropped cashmere T-shirt might not sound like it’s going to be a winter essential, but believe us this Boden number will become a wardrobe staple – wear over a shirt, underneath a jacket or pair with a silky skirt for a cool evening look.
£95
Dress up
A cashmere evening dress? We know! Actually can’t think of a more pleasing outfit for an autumn night out than The Reformation’s off-shoulder, deliciously soft (and warm) fine-gauge knit. And it’s made from recycled cashmere, eco-lovers.
£378
Jog on
We don’t envisage doing much running in these White Company joggers tbh, but we can imagine slipping them on for the ultimate comfortable school run / shopping / curling up on the sofa attire.
£189
Star-spotting
A hoodie never goes out of fashion and Chinti & Parker’s sky blue drawstring number is making us starry eyed for the colder, dark evenings.
£195
A step ahead
Cashmere slippers? Err yes please! This cream cable pair from N Peal is just begging us to put them on, light a candle, pour a glass of wine then Netflix and chill.
£185
