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Browse all Sunspel sweaters →Women's Open Neck Jumper in Ecru/Navy Breton Stripe
The verdict
Fit
Sunspel's fitted cut with an open neck (lower than crew, not quite v). The stripe pattern adds visual interest. Cotton has modest recovery; fit will gradually relax.
Quality
Cotton at this price is functional and solid but not durable-focused. The stripe limits rotation. Expect 2-3 years of regular wear.
Is the price fair?
Accessible pricing for Sunspel's brand and fit. Cotton underperforms wool on value-per-wear, so this makes sense primarily for warmer months.
Best for
Women drawn to breton patterns; warm-weather layering or transitional seasons; those prioritizing aesthetic charm over durability.
Care
Machine wash cool; lay flat to dry. Stripes fade gradually, so use gentle detergent to preserve color intensity.
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
