Fashion-conscious shoppers across the UK are flocking to snap up a chic and cosy festive knit from Marks & Spencer, with many hailing it as the perfect 'understated Christmas jumper'.
A Trending Winter Wardrobe Essential
The item causing the buzz is the Boucle Fair Isle Relaxed Jumper With Wool, which is currently a top trend on the M&S website. Priced at an accessible £36, the jumper is available in sizes from extra small to extra large, catering to a wide range of customers.
According to the retailer's product description, the design combines a textured boucle yarn with a touch of wool for a premium, soft feel. It features a relaxed, comfortable fit with added stretch in the fabric. The traditional Fair Isle pattern is reimagined across the shoulders for a contemporary look, finished with neat ribbed trims on the crew neck, cuffs, and hem.
Shoppers Declare It a Cosy Winner
The jumper has garnered an impressive 4.4-star rating from satisfied customers on the M&S site. Reviews consistently praise its warmth, comfort, and stylish appearance.
One shopper, Cat, simply stated: "Jumper is lovely and comfortable and keeps me warm." Another buyer, Liz, highlighted its subtle festive appeal, commenting: "I bought this as an understated Christmas jumper. Very pleased with it and have had compliments. Soft and warm."
Gail wrote about its practicality, noting: "I love this it’s style and colour it also very warm and easy to wash." An additional reviewer summed up the general sentiment, calling it "Super cosy and warm. True to size and not too short in the body. Received lots of compliments."
A Note on Sizing
While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one buyer offered a note of caution regarding the fit, advising: "Loved this jumper but sooooo big. I know its relaxed fit but am going to try a size down as looked more like a dress. Pattern and fabric great." This suggests that some shoppers may wish to consider sizing down for a less oversized look.
How It Compares to Other Fair Isle Finds
The M&S jumper sits comfortably in the mid-range of the market for similar styles. For comparison, M&S also sells a Wool Blend Fair Isle Jumper for £38.
Elsewhere, shoppers can find a Fair Isle Jumper With Alpaca at The White Company for £130. On the more budget-friendly end, Debenhams has heavily reduced a Weird Fish Lowell Fair Isle Jumper from £65 to just £25.36, while Matalan offers a Cream Fair Isle Jumper for £18.
The Boucle Fair Isle Relaxed Jumper With Wool is available to purchase now for £36 directly from the Marks & Spencer website.
