Brought up to date by fashion designer Sonia Rykiel in the seventies, knitwear is still an essential part of women's fashion for coping with falling temperatures.

Winter has arrived, so it's time for warm, comfortable outfits! This season, knitwear ensembles are very much in vogue, for winter looks that are both refined and casual. A future wardrobe staple, knit ensembles come in matching dresses and cardigans, sweaters and pants, as well as shorts and crop tops for indoor wear.

How to wear women's knitwear ensembles?

As cozy and comfortable as a pair of pyjamas, knit ensembles can be worn separately or as a total look.

• A women's knit outfit for the office

If you're in a hurry to find an outfit in your wardrobe, choose to wear a knit ensemble as a total look. Our knit sets, midi dress and long cardigan, are perfect for this occasion, and for guaranteed glamour, add a chunky belt around your waist.

• A women's knit outfit for a night out with friends

Here again, you have a wide choice of options: women's knit ensembles with straight-cut pants and a turtleneck sweater will be very practical. You can wear boots or sneakers for an urban look. A women'sfaux-leather perfecto goesvery well with your knitwear ensemble, so you don't get fat by layering too many thick materials.

• A knitted ensemble for a romantic date

The women's knitted maxi dress with a straight cut will suit many body types. Simple and sensual, you can wear it with a pretty hat for a bohemian look, and for warmth, put a pair of black opaque tights underneath.

• Wear knitwear even in summer?

It's now possible with our beige mesh crop top and shorts set, so you can stroll around with style and flair for a vacation hike, for example, equipped and comfortable to travel in while still looking trendy!

What material and cut should I choose for a knitted set?

Most women's knitwear is made from a blend of warming wool and synthetics such as polyester and acrylic, to avoid the itchy sweater effect. Synthetics are gentler on the skin, but also provide more support to avoid the flabby effect of a garment without structure.

Women's knitwear ensembles for the 2021-2022 winter fashion season are oversized, but you can also find more fitted sweaters and tops, which are more suited to petite, curvaceous women such as O-shaped morphologies.

Above all, avoid drowning out your silhouette. Loose-fittingwomen's knitwear is ideal for I- and X-shaped women. Short and long knit sweaters are ideal for A and V shapes, provided you choose the right size and collar. For V-shaped women, or those with generous breasts, V-necks and boatnecks will draw the eye away from the shoulders and balance the silhouette.

Boatnecks and turtlenecks are ideal for A-shaped women who need to add volume to their upper body. As for sleeves, the fashion trend in knitwear is for them to be supple and loose-fitting.

The loose effect in vogue for many women's garments in recent years can be seen here, so it's important to bear in mind that if you're wearing a long coat over it, for example, it too needs to be fairly wide.

How to avoid the pyjama look when wearing a knitted ensemble

The best way to wear a women's knitwear ensemble without looking like you've just stepped out in your pyjamas is to break up the look with more chic or streetwear pieces and accessories . You can wear heels with knit pants . You can also choose from a range of women's knit ensembles with sleeveless dresses, which are more modern and in line with current women's fashion trends.

How do I care for a women's knitwear set?

To avoid damaging your women's knitwear set, always choose the gentlest option on your washing machine, a cold or lukewarm wash at most, with a quick, light spin. Knit ensembles are sexy and practical, making them a timeless fashion trend, but you'll need to use pile removers as they tend to bolt. In any case, before washing your women's knitwear, be sure to read the label!