Joe's Picks

Jumpers Worth Reaching For Every Day Worth Having in Your Wardrobe

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Joe's Top Picks

Cable Knit Jumpers That Get Better With Wear WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Heath Zip Cable Knit Jumper Mazarine Blue Size Jump to section ↓

$56.00 WEIRD FISH

Crew Neck Jumpers That Actually Earn Their Keep INSTOCK UK Crew Neck Back Patterned Knitted Jumper - grey One Size Jump to section ↓

$19.94 INSTOCK UK

Crew Neck Long Sleeve Tops That Don't Try Too Hard OXYGEN_CLOTHING Puff Long Sleeve Top Jump to section ↓

$11.25 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

Ribbed Jumpers That Hold Their Shape FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK GANNI GRAPHIC BEIGE CREWNECK JUMPER Jump to section ↓

$235.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

Roll Neck Jumpers That Look the Part PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Grey Knitted Roll Neck Jumper Jump to section ↓

$13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Turtleneck Jumpers That Punch Above Their Weight TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM Peanuts Snoopy Jumper Mini Hot Water Bottle Jump to section ↓

$17.49 TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM

V Neck Jumpers You'll Be Glad You Found PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black V Neck Rib Detail Jumper Jump to section ↓

$14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Cable Knit Jumpers That Get Better With Wear

There is a particular kind of jumper that looks slightly too good on the third or fourth wear and we have spent a lot of time thinking about why that is. With cable knit it comes down to the yarn relaxing into itself, the structure softening just enough without losing its shape, the whole thing starting to look like something you found rather than something you bought. That character cannot be faked and it cannot be rushed. What it can be is selected for from the start by choosing the right weight, the right fibre, and the right construction. We have been looking specifically at Aran and fisherman weights in wool and wool blend yarns that age properly rather than going bobbly and sad after a season. The cable pattern should be clean enough to read from across a room but not so precious that you cannot wear it with jeans and boots on a Saturday morning. These are the ones that earn a permanent spot in your rotation.

WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Heath Zip Cable Knit Jumper Mazarine Blue Size $56.00 WEIRD FISH

THE_DOUBLE_F Navy blue cotton cable-knit jumper $80.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

LA REDOUTE UK Cable Knit Cropped Jumper in Cotton Mix $36.00 LA REDOUTE UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Jumpers Alonso Chunky Cable Knitted Jumper in Grey Ecru Twist $21.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Organic Cotton Classic Cable Half-zip Jumper Cream - Size: $64.99 SUPERDRY_UK

DAMART Damart First Avenue Cable Knit Jumper $20.00 DAMART

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Grey Cable Knit V-neck Jumper, Size: $15.40 BONMARCHE UK

MASDINGS Oarsman Cable Knit Zip Jumper $45.00 MASDINGS

STUARTS LONDON Fred Perry Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper $115.00 STUARTS LONDON

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Ladies Lightweight Cable Knit Oversized V Neck Jumper, Cream and Beige, Size: - $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Organic Cotton Classic Cable Half-zip Jumper Green Forest Green - Size: $64.99 SUPERDRY_UK

DAMART Damart Thermolactyl Cable Roll Neck Jumper $36.99 DAMART

Crew Neck Jumpers That Actually Earn Their Keep

The crew neck is the piece most men already own and most men get slightly wrong. Not wrong in an obvious way. Wrong in the way where it sits a little too boxy, pills after three washes, or loses its shape the moment it meets a collar. The result is a jumper that gets worn around the house and quietly retired. We've been looking specifically at crew necks that avoid all of that. Ones with enough structure to wear over a shirt without bunching, enough weight to actually insulate, and yarn quality that holds up to regular rotation rather than collapsing after a season. We've also been paying attention to proportions, because a crew neck that works with tailored trousers and one that works with denim are not always the same thing. The ones here manage both. Merino and lambswool dominate for good reason, but we've included a few other options where the quality justifies the material.

INSTOCK UK Crew Neck Back Patterned Knitted Jumper - grey One Size $19.94 INSTOCK UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Pique Stitch Crew Neck Jumper $84.15 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

SIMON_CARTER Merino Crew Neck Jumper Indigo $105.00 SIMON_CARTER

SNEAKIN UK Cotton twisted knit round neck jumper Gant $60.64 SNEAKIN UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Plain Crew Neck Jumper $11.20 BONMARCHE UK

INSTOCK UK City Comfort Crew Neck Jumper - L Light Grey $6.99 INSTOCK UK

BLOCH DANCE UK BLOCH Ladies Caroline Velvet Crew Neck Jumper, Dusty Lavender $41.50 BLOCH DANCE UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Pima Cotton Crew Jumper $58.65 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM Assembly Crew Jumper - Graphite $60.00 ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM

WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Wicklow Fair Isle Crew Neck Jumper Navy Size $30.00 WEIRD FISH

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Grey Marl Knitted Cropped Crew Neck Jumper $13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Powder blue cotton blend jumper $170.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

Crew Neck Long Sleeve Tops That Don't Try Too Hard

There is a version of casual dressing that requires almost no effort and still looks considered, and the crew neck long sleeve top is doing most of that work quietly. Not a t-shirt, not a sweatshirt, not knitwear. Something in between that sits flat under a jacket, layers cleanly over a shirt collar if you want it to, and holds its shape through a full day of actual use. The problem with most of them is that they overcorrect. Branding that shouts. Fabric that bags out by midday. Fits that cannot decide what they are. We have been looking specifically for options that resist all of that. Plain or near plain, in weights that work from September through to April, cut close enough to look intentional without being uncomfortable. The kind of top that earns its place in a wardrobe by being useful three or four times a week without ever drawing attention to itself. That is the job. These do it.

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Puff Long Sleeve Top $11.25 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

LA REDOUTE UK Lace Long Sleeve Top $14.85 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Charcoal Soft Brushed Long Sleeve Long Top $6.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black washed long-sleeve top $87.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Grey Marl Soft Rib Crew Neck Long Sleeve Top $10.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Dark Brown Cotton Seam Detail Long Sleeve Top $9.80 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Tall Grey Marl Crew Neck Cotton Long Sleeve Top $8.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Navywhite striped cotton long-sleeve top $96.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

TOKYO LAUNDRY Shirts Marshall Fold Long Sleeve Top in Charcoal $9.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Crew Neck Half-Buttoned Plain Bodysuit Top Black $22.48 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Vintage Athletic Long Sleeve Top Green Enamel Green - Size: Xxl $27.99 SUPERDRY_UK

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Crew Neck Half-Buttoned Plain Bodysuit Top White $22.48 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

Ribbed Jumpers That Hold Their Shape

Ribbed knits have a specific failure mode and most men have encountered it. You wash one twice, the ribs go slack, the shoulders drop, and what looked structured on the hanger starts looking accidental on the body. The rib is doing real work in a jumper like this. It creates texture, adds visual weight without bulk, and gives the piece a tailored quality that a plain jersey knit simply cannot match. When it loses tension, the whole thing collapses. We have been looking specifically at ribbed jumpers where the construction is tight enough to recover its shape after wearing and washing, where the yarn has enough substance to hold the channel definition over time. Merino and wool blends tend to perform best here. Cotton ribs can be good but they need weight behind them. The ones we have picked work over a shirt, under a coat, or on their own. They look better with wear, not worse.

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK GANNI GRAPHIC BEIGE CREWNECK JUMPER $235.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Ladies Lightweight Cable Knit Oversized V Neck Jumper, Red, Size: - $44.99 SUPERDRY_UK

DAMART Damart Apricot Crochet Detail Jumper $19.50 DAMART

FRENZY CLOTHINGS Integral Ribbed Green Cashmere Jumper $395.00 FRENZY CLOTHINGS

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Essential Embroidered Knitted Half Zip Jumper Orange Autumnal Orange - Size: $34.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Knitted Cotton Classics Henley Jumper, Navy Blue, Size: $41.99 SUPERDRY_UK

INSTOCK UK Contempo Half Zip Stretch Ribbed Polo Jumper - M Pack $11.99 INSTOCK UK

VICTORIA BECKHAM UK Victoria Beckham High Neck Jumper In Dark Camel $420.00 VICTORIA BECKHAM UK

INSTOCK UK Ribbed Knit Gold Button Detail Jumper with Frill - Beige SM $20.94 INSTOCK UK

INSTOCK UK Snickers ½ Zip Sweatshirt Jumper With MultiPockets™ Various Colours $69.93 INSTOCK UK

JOSEPH Lucille Light Pure Cashmere V Neck Jumper $365.00 JOSEPH

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's High Pile Fleece Henley Jumper Brown Slate Brown - Size: $59.99 SUPERDRY_UK

Roll Neck Jumpers That Look the Part

The roll neck is one of those pieces that looks effortless when it works and slightly off when it does not, and the difference almost always comes down to fit around the neck and how the body falls. Too loose and it looks borrowed. Too tight and you spend the day thinking about it. We have been looking specifically at options that sit properly without strangling, that layer cleanly under a coat, and that hold their shape over a full season of wear. The yarn matters more than most men realise. A cheap acrylic roll neck pills within a month and starts to look tired before winter is even out. Merino and lambswool options age far better and feel noticeably different against the skin. We have included options across price points because the right one at a sensible budget will always beat the wrong one at a premium. These are the ones that actually look the part.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Grey Knitted Roll Neck Jumper $13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Grey Luxe Knitted Roll Neck Jumper Dress $13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LILY &AMP; LIONEL Beatrice Roll Neck Jumper In Grey $26.00 LILY &AMP; LIONEL

BLUE VANILLA Wide Stripe Roll Neck Jumper - M STONE $16.00 BLUE VANILLA

INSTOCK UK City Comfort Roll Neck Jumper - Forest Green $6.99 INSTOCK UK

INSTOCK UK City Comfort Roll Neck Jumper - M Charcoal Grey $6.99 INSTOCK UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Malton Knitted Jumper $74.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Finery London Albie Roll Neck Knitted Jumper In Maroon $59.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

STUARTS LONDON Fred Perry Roll Neck Jumper $52.00 STUARTS LONDON

LILY &AMP; LIONEL Beatrice Roll Neck Jumper In White $26.00 LILY &AMP; LIONEL

INSTOCK UK Chunky Roll Neck Knitted Jumper - BROWN ONE SIZE - $18.94 INSTOCK UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's The Merchant Store - Textured Roll Neck Jumper Navy Merchant Navy - Size: $59.49 SUPERDRY_UK

Turtleneck Jumpers That Punch Above Their Weight

The turtleneck is one of those pieces that rewards the men who actually commit to it. Worn right, it does the job of a shirt and a layer simultaneously, cleans up the neckline without any collar fuss, and makes even a simple outfit look considered. The problem is that most of them get it wrong somewhere. Too thick and you overheat the moment you step inside. Too thin and the roll collapses into something sad by midday. The wrong yarn and you're itching through lunch. We've been looking specifically at options that sit well under a blazer, hold their shape through a full day, and cost what they should rather than what a logo demands. Merino and fine lambswool are doing most of the heavy lifting in here. These are not statement pieces. They are workhorses that look expensive because the fabric and the construction are actually good. That is all a turtleneck ever needs to be.

TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM Peanuts Snoopy Jumper Mini Hot Water Bottle $17.49 TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK TWINSET CRATERE BEIGE TURTLENECK JUMPER $132.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

SNEAKIN UK Textured turtleneck jumper Superdry Merchant Store $54.16 SNEAKIN UK

TRILOGY Jumper - One Stripe Turtleneck in Super Grey Sorbet $235.00 TRILOGY

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Stripe Print Turtleneck Jumper $11.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Red Cable Knit Turtleneck Jumper, Size: $12.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Blue Stripe Print Turtleneck Jumper, Size: $11.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Cable Knit Turtleneck Jumper $12.00 BONMARCHE UK

BLUE VANILLA Ribbed Cross Over High Neck Jumper - ONE STONE $20.00 BLUE VANILLA

SNEAKIN UK zip turtleneck jumper Penfield Forefront $54.57 SNEAKIN UK

STUARTS LONDON Paul and Shark Turtle Neck Jumper - Navy $75.00 STUARTS LONDON

DAMART Damart Turtleneck Jumper $44.99 DAMART

V Neck Jumpers You'll Be Glad You Found

The v neck jumper is one of those pieces that a lot of men overlook precisely because it looks so simple. That's exactly why it's so useful. Worn over a shirt with the collar sitting cleanly above the neckline it works in almost any situation that calls for something smarter than a plain jumper without requiring a full suit. Worn alone it's an easy, considered choice that needs almost nothing else to work. The problem is that a poor one gives you everything wrong at once. Awkward v depth, shapeless body, fabric that pills after four washes and bags at the elbows by Christmas. We've been specifically focused on the ones with a proper collar roll, a v that sits at the right point on the chest, and yarns that repay the investment season after season. Merino, lambswool, fine wool blends that actually drape properly. These are the v necks that earn their place in a wardrobe and then defend it.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black V Neck Rib Detail Jumper $14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK