| The perils of dressing for the British climate have | | | | close-necked cardigan in stripes or subtle floral |
| boggled women - as well as some men - throughout | | | | patterns may also turn the eye away from any |
| the ages. After all, the woollens don't just come out | | | | saggy bits on your upper body that you'd rather |
| in autumn and winter: they stick around in spring and | | | | people ignored! |
| often even into summer months. And when chunky | | | | The close-necked, ruffle look is also being imitated in |
| knits aren't in favour on the catwalk, it can cause | | | | this year's knitted dresses, which are certain to keep |
| problems for high street shoppers and designer gurus | | | | you warm, snug and looking trendy all day. Look for |
| alike. But this year - to the relief of every woman | | | | knitted dresses in soft yet mature colours, like |
| from Cardiff to Aberdeen - women's designer | | | | lavender or chalk, as well as good old black and |
| knitwear looks to be a firm favourite. So what can | | | | chocolate. |
| we expect from knitwear fashion in the year to | | | | However, one the most desirable items of designer |
| come? | | | | knitwear for women in 2008 is surely the jumper. |
| It's only January and already the high street is | | | | Transforming jumpers from the staple wardrobe |
| brimming with cardigans, knitted dresses and jumpers | | | | piece of a chilly winter to an article of fashion glory is |
| in every corner. Comfy woolly cardigans can be | | | | possibly the greatest feat of the emerging knitwear |
| found in a variety of colours and styles to flatter | | | | trend. Jumpers are long and V-necked - great for |
| every shape and size. For instance, if you're a | | | | showing off the chest and hiding the hips - or long |
| large-busted woman who has always found it difficult | | | | and crew-necked with capped sleeves. Either style |
| to find cardigans to suit, it's time to rejoice! For | | | | can be worn simply with jeans for an effortlessly |
| V-necks and plunging scoop necks - guaranteed to | | | | classy daytime look. What's more, we're even seeing |
| compliment your heavy top half - feature prominently | | | | some knitted jumpers with billowing cape sleeves. |
| in this year's knitted fashions. Choose a V-neck | | | | These are ideal for elegant evening wear at a casual |
| cardigan in a dark, block colour with a tie around the | | | | dinner or cocktail party when worn with tailored |
| narrower part of your waist and you could also draw | | | | trousers (or shorts if you're brave) and heels. |
| attention away from a bulging tummy. | | | | So, overall, the verdict for knitted jumpers in 2008 is |
| But designer knitwear this season isn't just about | | | | wear them long and wear them proud! And if you're |
| V-necks; those less well-endowed can also take | | | | blessed with a particularly long pair of legs - and the |
| advantage of close-necked cardigans with ruffle | | | | weather picks up - you might even be able to ditch |
| details or crew necks, which are sure to bestow | | | | the trousers altogether. |
| more oomph on your chest. Moreover, choosing a | | | | |