Fashion
Jan 7, 2024

It's Time to Layer Up! This £45 Knit Is the Key to Getting Cold-Weather Ready

by Natalie Munro

Though we're yet to experience the full wrath of a British winter, the days are getting noticeably shorter and the quickening wind has has regained its familiar cool whip. Add in the insane amount of rain we're experiencing and rapid temperature drops, and there's no denying that it is now finally cold enough to not only don our cosiest winter coats, but, in fact, it is so chilly that an a additional layer or two underneath wouldn't go amiss. Now layering season has come into full effect, we'll be reaching for fine knits with high necks for that extra bit of coverage that these days demand.

As fashion editors, we've invested serious time into hunting down the lightweight knits that are up to the job. Whilst the weather remains changeable, we're keenly looking for a fine layer that doesn't add bulk and can work within our winter capsule wardrobe by layering underneath a fuller knit, a cotton shirt or a warm jacket.

We've scoured the high street to find the turtleneck that does it best, and topping the charts is COS' Merino Wool Turtleneck Top (£45).

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Courtesy COS

Composed of insulating merino wool, this fine knit is ideal for autumn layering. The pleasantly soft wool knit sits comfortably on the skin without agitating it in the way that some itchier wools can. Sitting closely without clinging, this fine knit turtleneck has very quickly become a pillar in my wardrobe rotation, layering underneath heavier knits or standing up on its own on warmer days.

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@basicstouch

Off the back of back-to-school season, I'm inspired to style mine underneath a crisp white shirt and longline blazer, but moving forward into the colder months I'll be wearing this as a base layer underneath thick wool knits or cosy winter coats.

Available in every colour you could hope for, shop the COS Merino Wool Turtleneck along with my pick of other great roll-neck tops below.