Lidl's new ESMARA Men's Reversible Gilet, priced at £9.99, arrives in stores on Sunday, October 4, offering a budget-friendly alternative to M&S's £50 Regular Fit Cotton Rich Hybrid Gilet. The reversible design gives shoppers two looks for the price of one.
Key Features and Availability
The gilet comes in brown, black, grey, and blue, and Lidl describes it as "wind-resistant" and "water-repellent." Its standout feature is the reversible design, allowing wearers to flip it inside out for a completely different style. Home delivery is not available for this item, so shoppers must visit their nearest Lidl branch on launch day. Stock can be checked via the online store finder by entering a postcode.
Comparison with M&S Alternative
M&S currently sells the Regular Fit Cotton Rich Hybrid Gilet for £50, over five times Lidl's price. However, M&S offers more colour options (black and dark navy only for Lidl, compared to M&S's five), and provides home delivery. M&S has raised its free standard delivery threshold for clothing, home, and beauty orders from £60 to £75. Orders below £75 incur £3.99 for standard delivery or £5.99 for next-day delivery, while Click & Collect remains free across 800 UK stores.
Customer Reviews and Product Details
The M&S product description notes: "Stay snug in style with this cotton-rich gilet from our Autograph collection. It's lightly padded with a funnel neck to help keep you warm and added stretch for flexible movement." It features a zip fastening, two zipped side pockets, and is described as a premium investment piece. Customers have praised the M&S gilet, with one saying: "Great texture and fit, looks very smart Ideal for the autumn months but will also fit well under a winter coat." Another added: "First class garment, it certainly compliments the rest of my M&S clothes and looks very smart."
