The Velvet Vogue waffle cardigan settles an old argument: you can have the ease of a jumper and the finish of a shirt in one piece. A fine waffle texture runs across the body and sleeves, giving the knit a visible grid that catches the light, and a soft pointed collar sits at the neck — buttoned to the top on a cold morning, left open over a tee when it is not.

Buttons run the full length of the front, so it works as a top on its own or as a light layer over a vest. Deep ribbing at the cuffs and hem holds the relaxed shape through the day rather than letting it slouch out by mid-afternoon. It is cut easy through the body and shoulder and stops at the hip, which keeps it wearable tucked into a skirt as well as loose over denim.

The colourways lean brighter than most fall knits — Blue, Navy Blue, Pink and Red — so it reads as a shirt in the wardrobe rather than another neutral cardigan. Sizes run S to 2XL and the fit is true to size. Our model is 5'7" and wears a size S. Treat it as you would any fine knit: a cool hand wash, reshaped and dried flat, or professional dry clean.

• Fit: Relaxed, true to size, easy through the body and shoulder
• Neckline: Soft pointed shirt collar, worn open or closed
• Closure: Full button front
• Sleeve: Long sleeve with a deep ribbed cuff
• Details: Fine waffle knit texture with a deep ribbed hem
• Length: Hip-length
• Sizes and colours: S to 2XL in Blue, Navy Blue, Pink and Red