1.     Try to wear something that is more fitted.  It should be tighter around your body since the jumper dress is usually more loose.  This will make you look slimmer.  Otherwise, if you just wear it with something loose, you will look like you have no shape.

2.    Add tights or leggings that compliment the jumper.  Most of the time, black tights or leggings will look great with lots of jumpers.  If the color is more neutral such as grey or black or tan, you can add a pair of colorful leggings or tights.  Otherwise, stay with black on the bottom.

3.    Add a pair of chunky shoes.  The jumper is a fun piece to wear so don’t wear it with conservative shoes.  It will look better if you wear it with something chunky such as boots.

4.    Consider wearing something warm over it like a cashmere cardigan.  This will keep your entire body warm.  While the cashmere jumper is very warm, having that extra layer will really help, especially if your jumper is short or you decide not to wear tights or leggings underneath.  Your other option is a blazer which will help give you that fitted look.

5.    Accessorize and add jewelry or a scarf.  The other idea is to wear it with a larger belt.  The belt will give the jumper a whole new look.

Before doing any of these things, take a look at the jumper you bought.  You may have bought a trendier one with lots of details which don’t require accessories.  Or, you may have bought something that is much more conservative that you can dress up.  Depending on what style jumper dress you bought, you should pick and choose from the above suggestions to create your outfit.

Cashmere stores

There are places that just specialize in selling cashmere. They are both online and offline and oftentimes, the store name will contain the word “cashmere.” Basically, these stores are places like the Cashmere Boutique or the Cashmere Closet. When you shop at these stores, make sure you double check that the cashmere you are buying is of good quality. Since these are not branded stores, it is hard to know what quality you get. On the other hand, if you go to designer stores that specialize in cashmere such as TSE, you will definitely get high quality cashmere, however you will pay much more for it. It is up to you, but investing in good cashmere that will last more than 10 years versus buying cheap cashmere that will fall apart after 1 year really depends on the item and style of the item you buy. If you buy something that is very trendy, don’t pay so much since the trend can go away and you won’t want to wear it anymore. If you buy something that is more classic and traditional, then consider spending more for it. There are cashmere jumpers that are both trendy and classic so make that decision before you determine where to buy one.

Department stores

Place to shop for cashmere jumpers

Another great place to look is in department stores like Bloomingdale’s or Sak’s or Nordstrom’s. Every winter, they will carry their share of good quality cashmere for you to look through. They have many different designers so some items will be very trendy while others will be more conservative. The large selection at these stores guarantees that you will find something you like. Additionally, the return policies here are excellent so if you buy it and decide you don’t like it, then you can easily get store credit or get your money back. Department stores tend to be a one stop shop so they are great places to go.

Other online stores

Finally, there are many other online stores that frequently have great deals and bargains. Places like bluefly.com specialize in designer items for less. If you check frequently, you will find that these stores have great deals on designer cashmere, especially towards the end of winter, beginning of Spring when they’ve received merchandise that other stores are trying to clear out. Another great place to check is Overstock.com. They may not always have designer items, but they usually have good quality items and many items to choose from. Additionally, their shipping is very cheap and their return policies are pretty good. Finally, you may want to check eBay. Oftentimes, you will find very good quality used items or sometimes new items sold by sellers who use eBay as their online storefront. There are some great bargains to be had on eBay if you hunt and peck.

Finding a great cashmere jumper will take time, but if you check the stores above and decide what type of cashmere you want, then you will definitely find something you like.

1. Warmth: Cashmere is one of the warmest articles of clothing out there. Oftentimes, it is warmer than wool or cotton. A cashmere jumper will cover you up and keep you warm all winter long.

2. Soft: Cashmere is much a much softer material than wool or even cotton. The feeling of it against your skin is incredible and you won’t want to take it off. It is a wonderful piece of clothing to wear and whether you are buying it for yourself or your kids, everyone will want to keep wearing it.

Womens cashmere jumper

3. Not itchy: Cashmere is soft, but also not itchy. Unlike wool and other materials used to make warm articles of clothing, this material will not cause you to itch all day or feel uncomfortable.

4. Trendy: Jumper dresses are now very trendy for people to wear. They have been updated and you can now pair them with t-shirts and even leggings. Designers are making all sorts of new and current styles. Having one around will easily change or update your wardrobe.

5. Cute: Anyone wearing one usually looks cute. The dress is flattering, but not tight. The upper part is elusive since you wear a tighter shirt underneath, but something loose on top.

6. Comfortable: This article of clothing is very comfortable. It is meant to be worn loosely over the body so it is not constraining. Running your errands, doing chores, and doing any type of activity is easy in this because it is so comfortable.

7. Versatile: A cashmere jumper can be worn in multiple seasons. In the winter, pair it with a warm cashmere sweater. In the Spring or Fall, you can pair it with lighter, thinner long sleeves shirts or t-shirts allowing you to keep your body warm, but not too hot. Not a lot of clothes are this versatile. The jumper has to be paired with something else so that makes it easy to lighten up or increase the warmth of your outfit.

Cashmere jumper dress

8. Dressed up or down: Although the jumper looks casual, it can be dressed up or down, depending on what you pair it with. To make it more conservative, pair any amounts of jackets or cardigans with it. To make it more casual, add tights or fun shoes. Also, change around the shoes. Flip flops or wedges will be more casual while strappy shoes or pumps can help to dress it up.

9. Multiple outfits: With the jumper, you can get many different outfits out of it depending on how you wear it. Pairing it with leggings and a long-sleeve will change the look dramatically if you normally wear it with a sweater. Adding jewelry or wearing a tank top will change it again. However you want to wear it, the jumper can be used again and again with your other clothes.

10. Fun: Finally, the jumper is really fun to wear. Many are more casual and loose and even the tighter ones are more fitted, but give you room to breathe and move around. Wearing one will help you feel like a kid again and may cause you to be more spontaneous and have more fun that day.

Women’s jumper dress

Womens jumper dress

Women’s jumpers have come a long way from the big aprons that they used to resemble. Traditionally, the women’s jumper is a long skirt made to cover women’s legs. However, these days, designers are also making women’s jumpers more trendy and fashionable. Now, they are much more form flattering and fitted. Some of them are made a lot tighter as well. Others are made with a short skirt. Finally, some of them are made with shorts instead of a skirt. There are so many different types of jumpers to choose from, whether you want something more traditional or trendy. Some of the best ones are the cashmere jumpers that are made in the winter. These can be worn over cashmere sweaters or warmer wool sweaters. Other great ones are a bit thinner and made to wear in the fall or spring over long sleeve tops. Finally, in the summer, you will see cotton jumpers that you can wear over t-shirts or even tank tops.

British sweater jumper

British cashmere jumper

The British jumper is simply the same as what you would call a sweater. Therefore, there are countless different types of British jumpers. You can find them in V-necks, round necks and turtlenecks. There are also much more trendy versions that designers come out with yearly. You can also buy wool, cotton or cashmere jumpers. Whatever you see labeled as a sweater in the U.S. would most likely be labeled as a jumper in the UK. Therefore, shop freely,and purchase them for the same purpose you would in the UK – to stay warm and feel comfortable.

Baby and kids jumpers

Toddler Jumper

Children’s jumpers are very cute pieces of clothing for kids to wear. They are very comfortable since they go loosely over a child’s head. They are also worn over other shirts so your child will stay warm. Many of them are made with useful pockets for your child to hold little items.

For babies, the jumpers are similar to what is usually a jumpsuit or a onesie that babies wear. Some onesies and jumpsuits are labeled as jumpers by designers for no particular reason since it can be interchangeable. However, traditionally, some baby jumpers will have longer pants or have little shorts that come to the babies knees. They will also be warmer, like a cashmere jumper that will cover your baby’s entire body and keep him warm. Finally, a lot of jumpers are more specialized and made with more care and more designs.