I Wore This High-Street Cardigan in Milan—Everyone Asked Me Which Designer It Was From

Understated, polished, minimalist—these are the cornerstones of my personal aesthetic. The quietening of fashion is a theme that I’ve fully embraced, with a focus on simplistic style that feels highly elevated no matter the price point. When it comes to more muted styles that don’t rely on loud colours or extravagant embellishments the finer details of cut, silhouette and fabric are even more important to retain a high-end feel. It can be easy to assume that those design details also come with a matching high price tag, but as a shopping editor, one of my special skills is hunting down refined pieces on the high street. On a recent trip to Milan, one new addition to my wardrobe awarded me the most compliments and questions on where this designer piece was from. In fact, it’s the Nobody’s Child Ribbed Long Line Cardigan.

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You probably already know Nobody’s Child for its elevated dress selection, but fashion insiders know that this is a brand that can do it all. Case in point, this polished cardigan. What makes this such an elevated addition to any wardrobe is the considered approach to the design.

At first glance, it’s a classic black cardigan, but the reason it has such high-end appeal is the considered details. The rounded neckline is incredibly elegant, following a smattering of buttons that are tightly placed as not only a design detail but also means the knit won’t gape and can be worn on its own. The fitted silhouette is incredibly flattering with a split hem that hits just where your high-waisted jeans or skirts will fall, easing into a longline silhouette that instantly brings a chic edge to such a capsule piece.

The added appeal is in the ease of styling. Whilst I’d love to spend hours putting together a look each day, real-life demands that elevated outfits come together in a much shorter time frame, and this knit has already proved to be a versatile and elegant piece that I’ll wear on repeat for years.

Now, it’s time to meet the Nobody’s Child cardigan in question and explore 4 ways I’m styling it right now.