M&S Pure Cotton Wax Jacket Review: A $255 Waxed Jacket With a Cord Collar
M&S's Pure Cotton Wax Jacket is a lined, lightly padded British-cotton waxed jacket with a cord collar for $255. Our read of the specs, the fit and the catch.
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A waxed jacket is the fall layer that gets better the longer you own it, and the good ones cost real money. Marks & Spencer's Pure Cotton Wax Jacket costs $255 and ticks the boxes: cord collar, zip and popper-stud front, a lining and light padding. This is our read of M&S's own product page, not a wear test.
What it is
M&S calls it a long, cord-collar waxed jacket, cut to an easy regular fit from breathable British pure cotton. It is lined for comfort, and the light padding adds a layer of warmth. It closes with a traditional zip and popper studs and has two front pockets.
How it looks
The navy colorway in the photos reads as a classic: dark waxed cotton, a darker cord collar and a plain front. The length sits well below the hip, so it works over jeans and a crew-neck knit or over the office knitwear in our work capsule wardrobe for managers.
The catch
Waxed cotton sheds rain but is not a shell, and it asks for the odd re-wax over the years. The regular fit plus padding is snug over a chunky sweater, so size with that in mind. If you want the heritage name, our Barbour Burghley wax jacket pick is the pricier route.
Who it is for
The man who wants one fall jacket for the commute, the weekend and the dog walk, at $255. Add an overshirt underneath and it works until it gets properly cold. More in the menswear hub and our Marks & Spencer outfits.
Price and details from Marks & Spencer's US product page, checked October 8, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Shop the look
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FAQ
How much is the M&S Pure Cotton Wax Jacket?
$255 on the M&S US site on October 8, 2026, listed as in stock.
Is it waterproof?
M&S describes it as a waxed jacket that keeps out the worst of the weather. Waxed cotton sheds rain but is not a sealed raincoat.
How should a waxed jacket fit?
M&S lists it in a regular fit. Try it over the thickest knit you plan to wear underneath, since the light padding adds bulk.
