Question 1

What knitwear suit Soft Summer?

Accepted Answer

Knitwear for Soft Summer usually work best in dusty blue, muted rose, sage, soft plum, plus other colours with the same undertone and intensity. Knitwear sits at the face and is worn close to the skin, so getting its colour right has a big, visible payoff — and texture means the same shade can read differently knitted than woven.

Question 2

Which colours should Soft Summer avoid in knitwear?

Accepted Answer

Start by avoiding clear orange, bright white, jet black, tomato red in knitwear. Those shades are the most likely to make the category feel out of sync with Soft Summer.

Question 3

Which neutrals are safest for Soft Summer knitwear?

Accepted Answer

Soft Summer usually gets the most repeat wear from knitwear in neutrals such as mushroom, soft navy, stone, cool taupe.

Knitwear for Soft Summer

ASOS DESIGN slub edge to edge cardigan in pink

Mango lightweight knitted v neck top in pale pink

Topshop knitted asymmetric vest in khaki

JDY knitted vest in pink with butterfly embroidery

Knitwear for Soft Summer: FAQs