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Browse all Sunspel sweaters →Women's Mulberry Silk Rib Vest Jumper in Light Blue
The verdict
Fit
Sunspel's refined fitted cut with a silk component adding drape. The mulberry silk suggests a quality, lustrous fiber. Vest layer adds textural interest; true to size.
Quality
Silk-blend at this price likely carries substantial wool or synthetic for structure. Expect good durability for a silk-blended piece, though silk itself requires gentler care.
Is the price fair?
Fairly priced for a silk-blend specialty knit. The vest element adds versatility and visual interest beyond standard jumpers.
Best for
Women layering with intention; those who appreciate silk's hand and sheen as a texture accent rather than primary material.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with gentle detergent; lay flat to dry. The silk component requires care; consider spot-cleaning for durability.
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
