The high street answer to The Row's cashmere sweater is back for autumn

This summer’s punishing heat has made sweater weather feel like a distant dream. But after months of sweltering in the city, layering up in chunky knits and luxurious cashmere for bracing chilly weather has never been more appealing.Kitting us out for cooler climes, the high street is filling up with autumn/winter collections. Cos’s characteristically polished and minimalist new drop comprises belted jackets (£169, Cos.com), classic trench coats (£199, Cos.com) and long-sleeve layering basics (£55, Cos.com) to ease you out of summer in style. Good news for fans of the label’s quiet luxury aesthetic: one of its annual bestsellers has returned. The rounded cashmere crew neck sweater goes viral each autumn for rivalling The Row at a fraction of the price. Distinguishable by its ribbed round neckline, drop shoulders and chunky cashmere composition, the staple sweater is near-identical to the £1,440 Ophelia style. A winter essential to invest in now and return to year-after-year, here’s why Cos’s sweater deserves a spot in your wardrobe. Cos rounded cashmere crew neck sweaterCosCos remains among the best high street destinations for affordable cashmere. I mean relatively affordable, of course – the sweater will still set you back a pricey £220 – though it is 100 per cent cashmere. Pleasingly soft, the jumper is designed with shape and structure thanks to saddle seams, ribbed trims and an exaggerated neckline. The grey is perenially stylish, while the brown and dark green finishes will pair nicely with winter neutrals. The Row Ophelia jumper The Row The Row’s Ophelia sweater has reached cult status among fashion devotees willing to spend a month’s rent on a wardrobe essential. With its oversized cut, weighty wool and cashmere composition, and bell-shaped sleeves, it’s got more structural integrity than most knits. A true cold-weather hero, layer it over white shirts, half-tuck it into jeans or style under trench coats for stylish outfits with minimal effort.