Marks and Spencer's new £24 Embellished Cardigan is winning over shoppers with its understated sparkle, earning a 4.8-out-of-five-star average rating despite being a 'new in' piece.
The cardigan, available in sizes Extra Small to Extra Large on the M&S website, comes in two colourways: Black Mix and Bitter Chocolate. Its scattered embellished detailing offers an elegant alternative to a classic Christmas jumper, suitable for parties, festive meals, market outings, or the office with trousers.
Design and Fit Details
According to the M&S website, the cardigan features "Embellished detailing gives this fitted cardigan from M&S a pretty, polished finish. A crew neck, button fastening and long sleeves keep the shape neat, and the slim fit sits close to the body. Wear it over a cami, or buttoned up as a top."
For those preferring even subtler sparkle, M&S offers the £18 Air-Yarn Crew Neck Sparkly Jumper in Ruby Red and Silver. The lightweight, warm Air-Yarn fabric includes a ribbed trim at the cuffs and hem, with added stretch for comfort.
A bolder festive option is the £36 M&S Star Embellished Crew Neck Jumper in Midnight Navy and Mid Grey Marl. Made with a wool blend for warmth, it features a crew neckline, long sleeves, and star embellishments across the front, with a regular fit suitable for pairing with jeans or tailored trousers.
Shopper Reviews and Alternatives
One five-star reviewer wrote: "Comfortable, cosy, understated sparkle, will wear this a lot!" Another said: "Beautiful fine material with lovely subtle embellishments. I intend to wear it with with a dress or buttoned up as a nice top over Christmas."
A third reviewer noted: "Nice sparkle. Lovely for this time of year, nice length and nice material usual M&S quality." A fourth added: "Lovely classic cardigan with a bit of sparkle for the festive season. A lovely addition to my wardrobe."
Some reviewers gave four stars, with one explaining: "I bought the black cardigan in size 12 (my normal size). It is a slim fit on me so personally I wouldn't wear it buttoned up, I'd have a camisole or t shirt on underneath it. It looks really nice on, it's comfortable and soft to the touch. The sparkles on it are just right (not too much)." Another said: "Bought for gift. Thought sleeves a little long. Not sure what the recipient will think."
Other retailers offer similar sparkly options: at New Look, the Gold Sparkle Yarn Single Button Cardigan is reduced to £29.59 from £36.99 with a five-star rating, while Roman's Bow Embellished Sequin Knit Cardigan is priced at £38, with discounts for new and existing shoppers using codes.
