This Marks and Spencer Striped Jumper Is an Instant Classic

Nothing makes me quite as excited or feel as fulfilled in my role as an editor as the discovery of an affordable item that could easily pass as designer. And this winter, this discovery comes courtesy of Marks and Spencer, the place I always turn to when I'm in need of something fresh that leans on the side of being classic.

Of course, M&S is known for creating some of the best knitwear on the high street—its cashmere department being a fashion-editor favourite. And upon scanning its new-in section this week, I saw a chic jumper with a very frugal price tag and thought to myself, "This is a little bit of me."

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The jumper in question features timeless black and white stripes, but unlike other styles on the market, this M&S knit showcases them in the vertical instead of the usual horizontal. It's impactful without feeling too trend-led, so I know it'll have staying power in my wardrobe.

As I thought about it more, I realised I'd seen it before. I follow influencer Yatri on Instagram for her elevated take on minimal dressing and her eye for premium-looking high-street pieces, so I should have guessed she'd have it in her winter rotation.

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Its monochrome palette assures its versatility. Make like Yatri and pair with jeans and flat boots for an effortless everyday ensemble, or take the fancy route with a jewel-tone slip skirt and heeled knee boots. Give it a week, and I guarantee this will become the knit you reach for first.

Scroll on to shop Marks and Spencer's stripe jumper. Then continue to see more of my favourite M&S knitwear for the season ahead.

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This post was previously published and has since been updated.

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.