Nordic jumpers and clever collars: Yaya's knitwear for the colder weeks
A Nordic jumper is how we like to start the colder weeks, and Yaya's new one puts the pattern across the yoke, with short puff sleeves underneath. It comes in cream with camel and cocoa, or cream with soft grey and pale blue.
It arrived in the shop on Friday with a hooded wool mix jacket, two knits whose collars button on and off, and a leopard faux fur scarf and mittens.
At a glance:
- The Nordic jumper has a jacquard yoke, short puff sleeves and a ribbed hem at the hip.
- Wear it over a fine long-sleeved top, or under the roomy hooded jacket.
- The oatmeal cardigan comes with two collars, one faux fur and one tan suede.
- The scarf jumper's collar folds across one shoulder and unbuttons when you want a plain crew neck.
- The leopard scarf and fingerless mittens are cocoa and black faux fur, one size.
- How to wear a Nordic jumper
- Are Nordic jumpers just for Christmas?
- How to layer a jumper under a jacket
- Knits with collars that come off
- Leopard print accessories for winter
How to wear a Nordic jumper
We would put the cream and camel yoke with cream trousers and keep the whole outfit in one colour family. With straight leg jeans, flat boots and a camel coat, either colourway is right for a walk into town.
Both are brushed and soft, with a gentle halo, so they look warm before you have even put them on. The short sleeves gather slightly into the cuff and keep the shape neat.
Are Nordic jumpers just for Christmas?
Not at all. The colours are what keep these wearable from October right through to March. Wear the cream and camel version with tan trousers on an autumn weekend, then with dark jeans and a red lip on Christmas Day.
How to layer a jumper under a jacket
Short sleeves layer easily. Under the jumper, a fine long-sleeved top in cream or chocolate fills in the arm and adds warmth without bulk.
Over the top, Yaya's hooded jacket is cut roomy, so a chunky knit goes underneath without a fight. It zips up to the chin, and a drawcord through the hem pulls the shape in at the back.
Knits with collars that come off
Two of the new knits change shape depending on the collar you choose.
- The oatmeal cardigan buttons in either a faux fur or a tan suede collar. We would wear it open over a white T-shirt with the suede collar on.
- On the scarf jumper, the collar folds across one shoulder like a scarf that stays put. Take it off on the days your coat has a collar of its own.
- Both are in a light oatmeal marl, which sits happily with camel, cream and denim.
Leopard print accessories for winter
A leopard print scarf is an easy way to add pattern to a winter coat. Yaya's is dense faux fur in cocoa and black, with tapered ends that lie flat under a collar. The matching mittens are fingerless, so you can still use your phone.
Wear them with a camel coat and keep everything else plain. They would make a lovely Christmas present too.
You can see everything in our Yaya collection, alongside our wider edit of knitwear and coats. Ring us on 01937 585429 and we can put a piece aside for you to try in Wetherby.
Frequently asked questions
How do you wear a Nordic jumper?
Let the pattern lead and keep the rest of the outfit in its colours. A Nordic jumper with a camel and cocoa yoke looks lovely with cream trousers and tan boots. Straight leg jeans work with either of Yaya's colourways. If the jumper has short sleeves, as Yaya's does, add a fine long-sleeved top underneath for colder days.
Are Nordic jumpers only for Christmas?
No. A Nordic jumper in soft winter colours is wearable from October to March. Choose a colourway that goes with the trousers you wear most, and it will work for weekends, lunches and family visits long after the decorations come down. On Christmas Day itself, dark jeans and a bright lipstick give it a festive feel.
How do you layer a short sleeved jumper?
Wear a fine long-sleeved top underneath, in a colour from the jumper or a neutral such as cream or chocolate, so the sleeves show neatly below the cuff. Over the top, a roomy jacket or a long coat keeps the shape easy. Yaya's hooded wool mix jacket is cut oversized for exactly this, so a knit goes underneath without pulling across the shoulders.
What is a scarf jumper?
A scarf jumper has a collar that drapes or folds like a scarf, so the look of a knit and a scarf comes in one piece. On Yaya's version the collar buttons on at the neck and folds across one shoulder. Unbutton it and you have a plain oatmeal crew neck jumper, which is useful on days when your coat already has a big collar.
Where can I buy Yaya knitwear in the UK?
We stock Yaya at Olivia Grace in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, and online at oliviagracefashion.co.uk. This autumn that includes the Nordic jumper in two colourways, the hooded wool mix jacket, the cardigan with detachable collars, the scarf jumper, and the leopard faux fur scarf and mittens. Call us on 01937 585429 and we can put a piece aside for you to try.
Written by Jackie
Jackie is the owner of Olivia Grace in Wetherby, where she hand-picks every piece from European collections. She has spent years helping customers find clothes that actually get worn.
