Loose Round-Neck Cotton Knit Cardigan

There is a particular ease to a cardigan that drapes rather than clings. This one falls loosely from a round neckline, the cotton knit keeping its shape while staying soft against the skin, and a single line of buttons lets you wear it closed as a light layer or open over a tee.

The surface has a quiet, matte texture that reads well in every shade, from pale beige and beige apricot to deep black, caramel and olive green. Stitched panels give the body a little structure at the shoulders, so it looks considered rather than slouched, even when worn loose.

It sits comfortably over a camisole on a mild afternoon, buttons up neatly beneath a coat when the air turns, and travels well folded in a weekender. A useful layer for desk days, weekend errands and long drives, in a colour to match how you dress.

• Loose, relaxed cut with a round neckline
• Single-breasted button front
• Cotton knit in a solid colour
• Stitched panel construction at the shoulders and body
• Nine shades: beige, beige apricot, caramel, brown, khaki, olive green, light green, dark gray and black
• One cardigan per pack; sizing runs smaller than standard, so consider going up a size