Taking inspiration from dads around the country – meet the zip up jumper that’s gaining serious style kudos.
Fashion is known for its ability to boomerang. Often, we’ll all wear outfits our parents, or even grandparents, wore in a previous decade. This time round it’s the 70s style knit vests – as seen at Gucci, Prada and Dior – stealing the limelight. The evolution of style often goes full circle, but it’s not often we want to wear the clothes our older relatives are actually wearing right now.
This was until the likes of Birkenstock and Teva made us want to stock up on ‘ugly’ dad-style sandals throughout the summer months. And boy were they comfy. For winter, we’re taking more inspiration from the wardrobes of dads around Great Britain with the zip-up sweater.
You know the ones – they’re what dads would call a ‘pullover’ and have a half zip often in a fetching brown or traditional grey older man tone. These once-snubbed jumpers are now on the wish lists of stylish women everywhere, and high street brands – including Arket, H&M and Zara – have already created iterations.
Style with jeans, leave undone and layer a roll neck underneath, or style with an unlikely sequin skirt (believe us, it works) – this is the sweater to look to for winter.
Fashion influencer Lindsey from @ropesofholland tries tucking the sweater into high waist vintage jeans and layering underneath a leather blazer – also a key item this season. Tick and tick.
Shop the fashion team’s top seven zip knits below.
French Connection pink jumper
Best zip jumpers: French Connection Brighten up your knitwear collection with this punchy pink knit and you won’t look back. Leave unzipped and add a printed high neck top underneath for an update on seasonal layering.
Weekday grey jumper
Best zip jumpers: Weekday Wear this cosy style with white jeans and chunky Chelsea boots for a winter look that’ll never fail.
Reiss cream jumper
Best zip jumpers: Reiss This Reiss style will look so good with a silky slip skirt and knee-high boots. Team with other tonal shades of beige, tan and chocolate brown for a winning autumn colour combo.
Monki zip fleece
Best zip jumpers: Monki For a real dad vibe, opt for a fleece pullover. Yes we really said the words fleece pullover. This year is all about comfort so trust us and give it a go.
Vera Moda sweater
Best zip jumpers: Vera Moda This throw on anytime style is a wardrobe staple to rely on. Try teaming it with dusty pink accessories and golden jewels.
Paloma Wool unisex jumper
Best zip jumpers: Paloma Wool Made from a wool blend, this olive unisex knit is the perfect style to swaddle up in for the cooler months. Team with jeans and kicks for an effortless ensemble.
French Connection sweater
Best zip jumpers: French Connection In orange, red or grey, this zip up sweater is the wear anywhere style you’ll rely on for working from home days to winter walks.
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