Perhaps the best thing about cashmere is that it is incredibly versatile and never goes out of fashion. If you buy genuine cashmere clothing and accessories from reputable retailers such as Pure Collection, your investment may end up lasting a great number of years, meaning you get great value for money.

Where money savings are a concern, it pays to buy cashmere garments in a classic design so they can be matched with as many of your outfits as possible; therefore you won’t have to spend more money on getting different scarves for different outfits.

The “cabaret” trend is perfect for Christmas and New Year parties, and gives you the opportunity to really glam it up. Why not team a luxurious black cashmere shawl with an eye-catching gold fringed dress to really get heads turning?

Alternatively, if you want a simple yet elegant party outfit you might want to take notes from the “gothic glam” trend. However, perfecting this look takes some careful consideration to prevent you from going overboard. Try working a simple yet sophisticated little black dress with a black cashmere cardigan for a practical yet bang-on-trend look.