Kate | Half-Zip Jumper & Wide-Leg Trouser Set

The outfit you can throw on without thinking

Autumn is that awkward season when nothing quite works. Summer dresses feel too light in the morning, a coat is too warm by lunchtime, and somehow you end up reaching for the same pair of jeans again.

The Kate solves it in one go: a half-zip jumper and matching wide-leg trousers, both in the same soft knit. Put them on and your outfit is done, yet it still looks thoughtfully put together.

The half-zip: a neckline that does all the work

A crew neck can feel a little too casual, and a roll neck far too warm as soon as the temperature rises. The half-zip sits neatly between the two.

• Zipped up — the raised collar keeps your neck warm on cooler mornings.
• Open — the V-shaped neckline opens up the décolletage, lengthens the neck and leaves room for a delicate necklace.
• Somewhere in between — adjust it through the day without needing to change.

The contrasting trim around the collar and the metal zip add a touch of sporty elegance you usually see from designer labels, without the designer price tag.

Wide-leg trousers that don't cling

Trousers that are too tight at the waist draw attention to the areas you'd rather not emphasise, and trousers that are too loose can swamp your shape.

The Kate takes a different approach: an elasticated drawstring waist that adapts to you rather than restricting you, and a leg that falls straight from the hip. The fabric skims over the tummy and thighs instead of clinging to them.

The jumper's ribbed hem finishes neatly at the waist, so the leg looks longer and the whole silhouette looks straighter.

A soft knit for between-season dressing

The cotton, polyester and vinylon blend gives a soft knit with enough weight to drape well and hold its shape wash after wash. It doesn't feel scratchy and it doesn't have that stiff synthetic feel when you move.

It's warm without feeling stifling — the layer you want between a T-shirt and a heavy jumper, for 12°C mornings and 22°C afternoons.

The stripes

Two fine stripes down the leg, two at the cuffs, and contrasting trim at the waist and collar. Just enough for a retro sporty feel, subtle enough for every day. Each colour has its own matching contrast.

Five colours

Purple, Black, White, Red and Yellow. The purple is deep enough to wear almost like a neutral; pair it with white, camel, black or a simple pair of white trainers.

Which size should you choose?

Compare the garment measurements below with a similar set you already own and enjoy wearing.

Measurements are taken from the garment itself. Please allow for slight variations due to manual measuring.

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