With Taylor Swift’s new album finally available to stream, fans are getting into the new ‘orange era’ with comfortable autumn knits – and we’ve found the perfect affordable piece
Taylor Swift fans are familiar with the routine by now, as a new album’s release signals a change in style, and this week is no different, as ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ becomes available to stream, Swifties are starting their ‘orange era’. The colour scheme for the new album. This change in colour palette comes at the perfect time as we head deeper into the autumnal season.
But in case you can’t stretch the budget to cover Taylor’s official $70 orange cardigan, we’ve found the perfect high-street alternative to join the new orange look without blowing the bank.
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This New Look knit would normally set you back by the already-affordable price of £34.99, but is currently up for grabs for the reduced price of £26.24 at the time of writing. Available in the Taylor-approved orange shade, as well as purple, pastel blue and black, this cardigan comes in sizes 6 to 12.
Sure to brighten your knitwear collection while keeping to this season’s Swifty style, this vibrant orange cardigan is shaped with long puff sleeves and buttons up to reveal a V-neckline that echoes the hem cut out, creating a contemporary and simplistic design.
Boasting a relaxed fit that promises to complement any body type, this knit falls at a regular length that makes it an ideal piece for layering or wearing as a statement top. One shopper even notes they’re “usually a size 14, I ordered a size 12 and it fits perfectly.”
They’re not the only one obsessed with this cardigan, as it currently boasts an impressive 4.8 out of 5-star rating on New Look’s website. One buyer beams: “This is really comfortable and flattering. The style of the arms is nice change from the norm.”
And another customer raves: “Such a gorgeous piece which is able to be dressed up at Christmas or down during Autumn. Quality is great, it’s a thick, heavy but super soft material. The colour is gorgeous for autumn/ winter and I know I will get so much wear out of this item! Fit is spot on, no gaping around the buttons. I’m a size 12 with a bigger chest, so sometimes find cardigans in my size can pull at the button area. So pleased with my purchase!”
While this shopper does share one gripe, writing that the “jumper is shorter than shown”, the praise is overwhelming as this buyer comments on the length: “Great quality knit, feels very on trend! I’m pregnant and like the fit over/around the bump. I don’t usually love baggier sleeves but these ones aren’t too big or ‘statement’, it just feels comfy and practical while still being cute!”
And a sixth chimes in: “Warm and cosy fitted cardigan in a lovely maroony brown colour. Quite thick and heavy in weight. Great quality and fit, true to size. The colour will coordinate with many autumn colour options. Look forward to colder days!”
If you’d prefer to shop somewhere else, Next has this French Connection Orange Varli Long Sleeves Tie Neck Cardigan for £69, while Asos stocks this ARKET super soft alpaca wool blend relaxed sweater in orange for £80 and Hush is currently offering this Juni Crew Neck Wool Blend Cardigan for £110.