Key fashion trends of the season: Knitwear

Jumper dress, from a selection This season Pringle's designer Clare Waight Keller showed her skill with these showstopping knits From pringlescotland.com Photographer: Jason Hetherington Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Fashion assistant: Ainsley Towli Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot Model: Victoria at Models 1 Photograph: Jason Hetherington Jumper, £62 (was £125) After a stocktake of our own knitwear it dawned on us that we own A LOT of gentlemen's knits (we aren't men). So we suggest this to our female readers as an alternative purchase. It's a complete classic: a black crew neck, great for layering, and in the sale. It's our buy of the week. Buy a size or two smaller than you usually would By Joseph from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR Jumper, £140 Simple with a twist is always a hit. We love the button detail on this jumper; it's worth spending a little more to avoid cheap-looking buttons that fall off after the first wear By Jaeger from houseoffraser.co.uk Photograph: PR Jumper dress, £65 Show off the results of your post-Christmas fitness frenzy in this figure-hugging jumper dress. Wear with tights and boots for a classic look Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger from houseoffraser.co.uk Photograph: PR Jumper, £108 Stripes are not for everyone, but we love this statement mohair blend lightweight sweater. Avoid too bulky a knit so you can still see your figure. Wear poking out from under a leather bomber with a skinny jean and high boots By J Crew from net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR Jumper, £250 Let's take a few minutes to discuss the virtues of boring knitwear. We are latecomers to the joy these pieces bring to a wardrobe but now we are fully on board we urge you to take part. This is a nigh-on perfect piece. Navy, subtle cable, not too bulky. Wear it with sharp tailored trousers and heels By Burberry from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR Jumper, £59 Understated and desirable, a staple for your spring wardrobe. Perfect worn over a stripy jersey top with jeans and ballet pumps for Sunday brunch. We love it From cosstores.com Photograph: PR Jumper dress, £65 A jumper dress is like wearing pyjamas to work. Super-cosy but with the added benefit of not looking like you are bringing in the milk. Wear over a long-sleeved jersey in a tonal shade. If you are over a D-cup give this one a miss - we speak from experience! From bananarepublic.co.uk Photograph: PR Cropped jumper, £45 If all this talk of plain knits is too dreary for you, try this bobble knit on for size. Fashion should be fun, after all By Therapy from houseoffraser.co.uk Photograph: PR Jumper with leather belt, £405 We would like to wear this over a simple vest top with jeans (Victoria Beckham's are our current favourites) and APC tan boots By Miu Miu from net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR Sweater, £645 The mix of textures gives this sweater a modern edge. This should be an investment piece for your wardrobe. We recommend spending a little more money for a more expensive yarn which tends to hold its shape and not bobble. Team with cigarette pants and high heels By 3.1 Philip Lim from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR