Autumn Stripes

Who says you have to hibernate during autumn? This cropped sweater is the kind of playful, punchy knit designed to keep you looking modern and snug without descending into full-blown marshmallow mode. There’s something so satisfyingly bold about stripes - like you could be spotted in a crowd but still feel like the cool cousin at a family BBQ. Chunky ribbed yarn gives it just enough weight for the in-between months, but it’s surprisingly soft too. The fit is relaxed - think “had a night out at the neighbours but didn’t actually sleep there” - and while it crops above the natural waist, there’s plenty of volume through those dramatic balloon sleeves to keep things feeling casual and far from basic.

The horizontal colour-blocking is a definite statement, regardless of which colourway catches your eye. Each comes with high-contrast stripes set thick across the chest and arms - a bit of pop art for a pop of confidence. Slightly stretchy acrylic knit means it's got a bit of give but still holds shape, which means you won’t be battling that floppy shoulder thing all day. There's an accent trim at the cuffs and hem tying back to the central stripe for a touch more structure - little details that make sense when you spot them on. It’s especially ace with jeans or high-waisted anything really, since it manages to keep your midsection aired out while still being very much not summer.

And if you’re worried about those sleeves dragging in your flat white or making you look like you’re still wearing your year 10 netball jersey, don’t stress - it’s boxy without being blousy, fun without being try-hard. Machine washable too, which is good because all this texture looks like something my aunt would say “should be hand-washed”. It isn’t, thankfully. Not overtly feminine or overtly masculine either - which is nice if you're wearing someone else's jumper home next weekend (with permission). But it does make staying warm and looking sharp feel much less like an accident and more like you’ve cracked some sort of wardrobe code most people keep forgetting exists.

• Features: Basic style


• Stretch: Slightly stretchy


• Material composition: 100% acrylic


• Care instructions: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.

Size	US	Top Length	Bust	Sleeve Length	Shoulder
S	4	15	39.4	22	19.7
M	6/8	15.4	40.9	22.4	20.5
L	10/12	15.7	43.3	22.8	21.3
XL	14	16.1	45.7	23.2	22