Everywhere I Look, Stylish Europeans Are Wearing This One Jumper With Jeans, Skirts and Trousers

If there’s one thing that thrives in winter, it’s knitwear. This wardrobe staple becomes a daily go-to for weeks on end, worked into a rotation of outfits that are constantly trying to balance the need for warmth and style. Personally, I’m a huge fan—something about a great knit just makes an outfit look instantly polished and effortlessly chic. But in my own rotation, there’s one classic knitwear style that I’ve always found challenging to pull off: the v-neck. As such a timeless jumper, it should be the easiest to work into any wardrobe, minimalist or otherwise. But somehow, I always end up feeling like I’m back in my school uniform.

Well, that won’t be a problem any more. After some extensive scrolling, I’ve found plenty of inspiration from stylish Europeans that is giving the v-neck a new lease of life. The trick is in the layering. With it’s deep neckline, the v-neck is arguably the best jumper style to create layered looks with—add a crisp white tee underneath, and you’ve got something that looks both effortless and masterfully more considered. Add a turtleneck, and you’re nailing French- or Scandi-inspired aesthetics.