Marks and Spencer's Air-Yarn Collared Cropped Cardigan, priced at £30, is available in four colourways and holds a near-perfect review score of 4.8 out of five from shoppers who praise its quality and versatility.
The cardigan is currently listed on the Marks and Spencer website in sizes Extra Small through to Extra Large. Shoppers can choose from Black, Ivory, Ruby Red, and Dark Aubergine, with the latter proving to be one of this season's most stylish choices.
Design and Styling Options
Because of its classic design, the cardigan can easily be layered over a multitude of different tops, t-shirts and blouses. It can equally be paired with an array of jeans for casual wear, or smarter trousers or skirts for office environments.
A description for the cardigan on the M&S website reads: "With a collared neckline and front pockets, this M&S cardigan is shaped in a relaxed, cropped fit. The Air-Yarn knit feels soft, and long sleeves complete the look."
Shopper Reviews and Feedback
Giving the cardigan a perfect five-star rating, one impressed M&S shopper wrote: "Loved this so much I ordered it in every colour. Fit is great and quality is fabulous."
A second said: "Great cardigan, lovely fit. Strongly recommend. Exactly what I needed." A third added: "Very good value, I know I will wear it a lot. Great colour, I bought the red. Love it, and a good length."
A fourth happy M&S shopper said: "A present for an elderly relative. Its got everything for a winter cardigan - collar, pockets, and very stylish, and not too long." Somebody else was impressed with the quality, writing: "Absolutely love this cardigan, amazing quality washed up beautifully."
Another raved: "This bang on trend cardigan has earned me several compliments! I wasn’t sure about the colour at first because it looks bright red on-line but is actually a very dark red. Perfect fit too!"
Constructive Criticism and Alternatives
Less impressed with their purchase, one shopper knocked a star off for its boxy fit, writing: "Nice boxy cardigan with a collar. Quite large on the shoulders so had to size down to small." Somebody else knocked a star off for the yarn, explaining: "This cardigan is stylish, soft and warm and I love the dark aubergine colour. My only reservation is that I suspect this yarn has a tendency to pill."
But another five-star reviewer said: "Good quality wool cardigan. Also it does not bag around the waist as some wool box cardigans tend to do." And somebody else added: "The aubergine colour one I bought previously looked very warm and elegant. I love the fitting and material. So I bought a white one to go with my jeans. It is a different look - clean, simple and casual. Lovely!"
While another shopper wrote: "This soft and cosy aubergine coloured cardigan is perfect. It fits well - I like a generous fit so choose XL. It has small pockets on the front."
For shoppers seeking alternatives, M&S offers the £26 Ribbed Slim Fit Frill Detail Cardigan, which gives the appearance of a cinched waist with a frill detail for a softer, hourglass shape. Next's £29 Long Line Maxi Sleeve Cardigan comes in five colourways and features a cotton-rich, lightweight knit in a maxi length with front pockets and long sleeves. Joe Browns' Winter Wonder Boho Knitted Sleeved Poncho is also available for those preferring ponchos, in red or navy.
