Finding a new cardigan to slouch around in or wear out and about, that looks stylish and keeps you warm can be a challenge. You want something that is comfortable and functional but also looks the part.
Enter Marks & Spencer, who have a lovely one on the racks at the moment. The Textured Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool from the M&S Collection is currently £29.50 (all prices correct at time of writing) and comes in two colours: Mocha or Rose Pink. It’s made using a blend of textured yarn and real wool – so it will keep you super toasty.
It’s a regular fit, so quite neat and trim – size up if you want it looser – and is a proper button-down, with shiny, silver-look buttons. It’s a classic cardigan, so throw it on whether you’re in jeans and a t-shirt, or wear it over a skirt or dress, and you’ll be ready to go.
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One M&S customer said in a review: “This is a lovely little cardigan, looks more expensive than it is thanks to the good quality buttons. Easy to dress up and to wear more casually with a white t shirt and jeans. I bought the mocha colour in small (normally a size 12) as I prefer a slimmer fit to oversized. Others have mentioned that the buttonholes are a little tight but I think these will wear a little looser over time. I think this is one of the best cardigans M&S has had out in a while, very tempted to buy it in pink too.”
A second said: “I got this in pink. It’s gorgeous, the pink is a proper bubble gum colour and the wool mix is soft but not itchy. I did size up, I’m usually a 10 but I got a L as I wanted a boxy fit. So good and amazing value.”
A third said: “This cardigan looks and feels expensive (which it’s not!) It is super warm and looks so smart. I have had numerous compliments.”
One, however, warned that the body isn’t overly long on it: “I bought the pink. It’s a lovely colour and a very warm cardi. A little shorter in the body than I expected, but that’s due to my anatomy.”
Another flagged the button holes are a little stiff: “Lovely fitting cardigan, love the colour as something different for myself. Only slight negative is the button holes are quite tight, hopefully they will loosen over time a bit.”
For an alternative, try the LULU CREW NECK CARDI in mid pink from White Stuff, it comes in blue, yellow and green too, but is pricier at £49. Or try the Rose Shimmer V-Neck Ribbed Cardigan from Roman, it’s £18, down from £32 (prices correct at time of writing), but it is shimmery, so less of a daytime cardigan.