Vested interest: a knitted vest is the ultimate buy as we ease into autumn. Layer yours over a striped shirt or blouse, or wear it solo for a minimal-cool look …
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Cable knit cashmere vest, Allude, €410; www.net-a-porter.com.

Whale knitted vest, Weekend Max Mara, €185, at Brown Thomas.

Merino cashmere stitch vest, €275; www.meandem.com.

Sweater vest, €25.99, at H&M.

Hand knitted sweater vest in pure Italian cashmere, €1,300; www.suziekondi.com.

Merino wool cable knit vest, £215; www.blake-ldn.com.

Cable knit V-neck vest, M&S Collection, €39 at Marks & Spencer.