The Rachelle Edit: The New Essentials | Sexy Knits

Knitwear has long been a cold-weather-essential in all of our wardrobes; but this season its been given a sexy lift - thin sheer wool, sequin details, flattering stripes and bejewelled accents make the traditional jumper a little more sexy.

Besides pairing simply with your underwear to lounge around the house (or garden in this editorial with the stunning Kendra Spears..), I love teaming statement knitwear with your favourite comfy 'boyfriend' jeans and nude heels, a hip-length sweater over a mini-dress in a similar hue is entirely chic, or throwing a cosy cashmere knit over one of Dolce & Gabannas silk baroque printed silk trousers or skirts makes the perfect winter day-to-night look.

The Rachelle Edit: Styling your Shorts

Even for a Northern girl; its a touch too chilly at this late stage in November to be running around in short dresses, skirts and shorts while being drenched with rain, caught in snow or blasted with gale-force winds. But - when I spied these gorgeous floaty chiffon shorts from Topshop Boutique (£45), an exception needed to be made. I love the juxtaposition of the silky shorts against a fairly thick jumper in contrasting grey marl, Rag & Bone Kintwear is always of amazing quality in timeless, flattering shapes ('Lancaster Pullover' £180). Throw on another layer in my favourite autumn hue, burgundy. This Topshop Ponte Blazer (£45) fits the bill nicely. A few simple accessories; a Danjo Gold Necklace, Proenza Schouler PS11 tote and some studded Christian Louboutin Spiked Loafers (for which I cant find a link, blame my new Louboutin app...). How would you style bare legs for the winter? rachelle xo

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