With the need for layers always looming here in the UK, there’s never a wrong time to invest in a new cardigan.
Because let’s face it, summer evenings are more likely to come with a brisk chill than without, making an easy-breezy cardigan as vital a British staple as an umbrella.
Also in the market for a gorgeous new cardigan that will serve you well into autumn? Meet M&S’ new Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool (£28.00). A total smash hit, sartorially speaking, Marks and Spencer notes this cardigan is currently the number-one bestselling knit on the entire website at the time of writing, which isn’t really surprising, seeing as the high-street hero has a knack for creating viral pieces.
Available in a beautiful oatmeal hue and a dark shade of aubergine (we’ll be opting for the former, but more on that later), we’ll be throwing this luxe-looking piece over dresses for the remainder of summer, then wearing with everything from jeans to tailored trousers once autumn rolls around.
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Now, back to that creamy, oatmeal hue. According to our fashion director Oonagh, cream cardigans are having a major moment right now. Oonagh explained: “Once considered a simple wardrobe basic – an afterthought grabbed to throw over an outfit for warmth – the cardigan has evolved into a refined statement piece that effortlessly replaces the structured jackets we’ve relied on all season long.”
Styling-wise, Oonagh adds: “Layer it over a silk slip dress, pair it with relaxed denim or style it with wide-leg trousers; it will create an effortless sense of luxury that feels both modern and timeless.”
A word of warning, though: despite being brand new, this M&S cardigan is already a bestseller and we don’t expect it to stick around for long, so we’d recommend adding to basket ASAP. Happy shopping!