Marella's pink cashmere jumper, from weekday lunch to dinner
Wear a pink cashmere jumper to lunch with cream trousers and a fine gold chain, and you will feel put together all afternoon. Marella's is the palest blush, in 100% cashmere yarn, with a wide boat neck that frames the collarbones.
Soft colour suits autumn more than people expect. Against tobacco leather, navy silk and black knit, this pink looks warm and grown up, and it carries the day from a weekday lunch to a table booked for eight.
At a glance:
- The jumper is pure cashmere in blush pink, relaxed through the body, with three quarter sleeves and a ribbed hem at the hip.
- By day, layer it over Marella Sport's horse print silk shirt or under the lace-up wool cardigan.
- By evening, a tobacco leather jacket, a black knitted dress and an eyelash top take over.
- How to wear a pink cashmere jumper by day
- Are cashmere jumpers warm?
- From lunch to dinner with Marella
- Are cashmere jumpers worth it?
How to wear a pink cashmere jumper by day
Cream wide-leg trousers are where we would start. The body is cut loose with dropped shoulders, so it sits easily over a waistband without tucking, and the ribbed hem stops it drifting past the hip. Add tan loafers and a camel bag and you are ready for a weekday lunch in town.
Pale grey works just as well. A soft grey trouser or skirt with blush on top is gentle, very wearable colour for October, and it brightens a grey morning.
For something with more pattern, slip it over Marella Sport's silk shirt. Horses in red, violet, ochre and cream gallop across a navy ground, and the long sleeves show below the jumper's three quarter cuffs. Tie the neck into a soft bow at the boat neck, and the blush picks up the violet and red in the print.
On a colder day, add the lace-up cardigan in turtledove beige. It is pure carded wool, with criss-cross lacing either side of the placket and long ties that hang past the hem. Worn open over the pink, the lacing frames it neatly.
Are cashmere jumpers warm?
Yes, and for their weight they are among the warmest knits you can wear. Cashmere fibres are very fine, and the yarn traps air close to the skin without any bulk.
That is why the three quarter sleeves here make sense. It is a cashmere jumper for women who spend the winter going in and out of heated rooms, light enough indoors and warm under a coat outside. Pure cashmere is lovely against the skin, smooth at the neck and wrists.
On the coldest days, wear a fine silk camisole underneath. It adds a layer without any bulk, and the wide neckline stays smooth.
From lunch to dinner with Marella
Marella's tobacco brown leather jacket goes straight over the pink jumper when the afternoon turns into dinner. It is real soft leather with a stand collar, an asymmetric button placket and gently gathered sleeves, and it finishes at the hip.
Blush and tobacco together look rich and easy. Keep the cream trousers and switch to heeled ankle boots.
If you would rather change before you go out, the black knitted dress is a fine ribbed silk touch knit with a funnel neck. It skims the body and flares gently from the waist into a midi skirt. Put the leather jacket over it and add knee-high boots.
Marella's eyelash top brings texture to the same evening. The brushed black yarn is fluffy and soft, cut boxy with a wide boat neck and dropped kimono sleeves. Tuck it loosely into tailored trousers and finish with gold earrings. By candlelight, that soft black yarn has a lovely glow.
Are cashmere jumpers worth it?
We think so. Good cashmere feels soft from the first wear and grows softer the more carefully it is washed.
It is the knit you will wear most, from October right through to spring, and a gentle shade of pink keeps it fresh against winter browns and navy. Marella knitwear is finished with care, with neat ribbed cuffs and hem and a fine rolled trim at the neck.
Look after it well, wash it gently and fold it flat, and it will be just as soft next autumn.
The jumper and every piece around it are in our Marella collection, and you will find more soft colour in knitwear and jumpers. Call us on 01937 585429 and we will happily put the pink cashmere aside for you to try in Wetherby.
Frequently asked questions
How do you wash a cashmere jumper?
Follow the care label first. If it allows washing, hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash, and squeeze the water through rather than rubbing. Roll the jumper in a clean towel to press out the excess, then lay it flat to dry, easing it back into shape, away from direct heat. Once dry, fold it into a drawer rather than hanging it, so the shoulders keep their line.
Are cashmere jumpers warm?
Yes. Cashmere is one of the warmest knits for its weight, because the fibres are very fine and hold warm air close to the skin. A fine cashmere jumper keeps you warm without bulk, so it fits easily under a coat or a jacket. Marella's pink cashmere jumper has three quarter sleeves, which makes it comfortable indoors all winter and still cosy under a leather jacket outside.
Is a cashmere jumper worth buying?
We think a good one is. Cashmere is soft from the first wear, warm without weight, and it grows softer with careful washing. Because it layers so easily, it gets worn more than almost anything else in the wardrobe, from autumn lunches to winter evenings. Look for a fine, even knit and neat ribbed trims, and treat it gently. A well-kept cashmere jumper will see you through many winters.
What colours go with a pink cashmere jumper?
Blush pink is lovely with cream, camel and pale grey, and it looks especially fresh against navy and tobacco brown. For daytime, cream wide-leg trousers keep the look soft. For evening, a tobacco leather jacket over the pink feels warm and polished. A navy print silk shirt worn underneath brings in pattern, and gold jewellery finishes it.
Where can I buy Marella clothing in Yorkshire?
We stock Marella at Olivia Grace in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, and online at oliviagracefashion.co.uk. This autumn that includes the blush pink cashmere jumper, a lace-up wool cardigan, a black eyelash top and a black silk touch knitted dress, alongside a tobacco leather jacket and a horse print silk shirt. 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.
