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Browse all Sunspel sweaters →Women's Breton Stripe Jumper in Ecru/Navy
The verdict
Fit
Classic crew neck; typical of Sunspel's fitted British cuts. Expect a neat silhouette closer to the body than oversized workwear. Standard sizing should work for intended fit.
Quality
Cotton knitwear at this price from Sunspel is solid—clean stitching, stable stripes, decent durability for regular wear. Not heavy, so layering is the point.
Is the price fair?
Fair for the category. Mid-range pricing reflects quality British production rather than heritage brand inflation. Better value than designer Bretons at double the price.
Best for
Anyone looking for a reliable striped jumper that avoids both cheap basics and luxury price-locking.
Care
Hand wash in cold water with gentle detergent; lay flat to dry to preserve the stripe crispness and prevent shrinking.
What owners report about Sunspel sweaters
Editorial coverage of Sunspel's knitwear is strongly positive: a Robb Report review of the brand's British wool jumper praises how locally the wool is sourced and processed and rates the finished knit's feel highly, at an $835 list price. Buyer reviews are more mixed — some recent Trustpilot customers report the quality slipping, including a jumper arriving unclean and disappointment at a £295 price, while longer-term customers report years of purchases without issues. Forum discussion on Styleforum is generally favorable on the knits' softness but flags that the brand reworked its sizing, with newer pieces cut larger than older ones.
- Strengths
- Reviewers rate the materials and construction highly, with editorial coverage singling out the sourcing and the finished knit's feel.
- Watch out for
- The most common complaints are price for what you get and reports from some recent buyers that quality control has slipped, including items arriving unclean.
- Sizing
- Styleforum users report Sunspel reworked its sizing and newer pieces run larger than older versions of the same garments, so recent stock may fit roomier than owners of older pieces expect.
About Sunspel's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Review: Sunspel's Luxury British Wool Jumper Is Worthy of the Name — Robb Report · Sunspel Reviews — Trustpilot · Sunspel Reviews — Trustpilot (page 2) · Sunspel — Official thread — Styleforum
