Consider a party knit for the party season and beyond. This is no Christmas jumper though … Christopher Kane is king of party knits: his crystal-fringe embellished cardigans and sweaters have been worn by fashion A-listers like Sarah Harris and Heidi Klum. New Irish label to love? I mean really love … Limerick-native Orla Daly has just launched Cayo, a luxury sweater brand, producing 100% alpaca sustainable wool wear-forever sweaters. The secret to Daly’s design success? The super-soft premium Peruvian wool and the really, really flattering neckline. The sweaters have an enveloping, slightly relaxed silhouette with ribbed trims and have a signature coloured strip on the cuffs. Wear yours with anything from slim tailoring to bias-cut slip skirts (top tip: the one colour sweaters in navy or pale blue are worth investing in as wardrobe staples). From €240; www.cayo.ie.

Like keeping your style simple? Keep it black but choose an asymmetric neckline for understated elegance. Party knits are usually finer knits, a little more form-fitting. Cefinn’s opulent balloon-sleeve knit is sure to be a party-season hit shaped from glittering midnight blue lamé. From chic grey embellished knits to cheeky animal print fun styles, we highlight some of the best party sweaters to buy as we head into the festive season …