6 Knits Worth Buying From Marks & Spencer This Fall, From $69 to $195

A good knit does the work of a jacket without the formality. It goes over a shirt at the office, under a coat on the way there, and on its own at the weekend. The trick is to buy few and buy different: one fine knit, one textured knit, one that zips.

We went through Marks & Spencer's US men's sweaters and cardigans and picked six, from a $68.99 cardigan to a $195 pure cashmere crew from its premium Autograph line. Prices and stock were checked on the M&S US site on October 28, 2026 and can change.

Knitwear is where you can get the most from a small budget. The six pieces below cover the three jobs a knit has: smart, textured and easy. Buy one from each and you have a fall.

How to choose

Start with the fabric, then the neckline. Fine knits like cashmere or merino look sharper and layer under a blazer. Chunky knits, like the cable, are for weekends and cold commutes. Pick a color you already wear: navy, grey and brown are the safest. For the office, our business casual guide and the work capsule wardrobe show where a sweater fits. For something that works as a shirt-jacket, see how to wear an overshirt.

01. Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper

If you buy one knit, make it a plain one in a good material. This Autograph crew is pure cashmere, and its plain neckline sits under a jacket or over a white shirt collar. Wear it with grey trousers and brown shoes, or with dark denim on a weekend. It is the start-here pick, and the one that costs the most.

02. Merino Wool Blend Funnel Neck Zip Up Cardigan

Zip cardigans are the grown-up replacement for a fleece. The funnel neck keeps the chest warm, and the zip makes it a jacket in an office with cold air conditioning. Wear it over a plain tee with tailored trousers or jeans, as M&S suggests, and keep the rest quiet. Charcoal-grey Anthracite goes with everything.

03. Cotton Blend Milano Knit Overshirt

A knit that dresses like a shirt. The collar and buttons make this one look sharper than any crew neck, and the Milano knit holds its shape. Wear it open over a tee, or buttoned with chinos. For more ways to wear a layer like this, see our overshirt guide.

04. Cotton Blend Ribbed Half Zip Jumper

The easy one. The saddle shoulders give it a structured fit, and the half zip lets you wear it over a shirt, or on its own. Pick a neutral for work, or one of the stronger colors, like red or butterscotch, for the weekend. It is a good second knit to put next to the cashmere.

05. Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper

The textured one. Cables bring depth to a plain outfit, so keep everything else simple: dark denim, a boot, a plain shirt collar. It is bulky, so it works under a loose coat rather than a slim one.

06. Air Yarn Knitted Cardigan

The cheapest way into cardigans, at $68.99. The open knit is light, so it suits mild days and indoor layering rather than a cold street. It buttons up, which gives you a more relaxed, shirt-like look than a zip.

At a glance

Where to start

Buy the cashmere crew in navy or grey if you want the one that lasts, or the $74.99 ribbed half zip if you want to spend less. Add the cable knit for weekends. For more from the brand, see our M&S outfits guide and the work-week outfits. We have not worn these pieces: this guide is based on M&S's product pages, and sizes and colors can sell out. Browse more in the style hub and our menswear section.