The cardigan I keep reaching for now the mornings are getting cooler.
I always find this time of year surprisingly difficult to dress for.
You leave the house in the morning and there is already that little chill in the air. By lunchtime, the sun is back out. A proper jumper feels like too much, but going without an extra layer doesn't feel quite right either.
For years, my answer was the same collection of plain cardigans at the back of my wardrobe. Practical, yes. But they never made me particularly excited to get dressed.
Then I came across the Mabel.
It was the colour that caught my eye first. The soft blue with those warm orange stripes felt different without being loud. But it was how easily it worked with the clothes I already owned that made it stand out.
So I thought I would share the handful of things that made this cardigan different for me.
A little colour changes everything
The contrast stripes are what give the Mabel its character. There is enough colour to lift an outfit, without making it difficult to wear.
With a simple top and your favourite trousers or jeans, it becomes the detail that pulls everything together.
Relaxed — without looking shapeless
There is a fine line between comfortable and oversized. The Mabel has a relaxed silhouette that gives you room to layer underneath while still looking put-together.
It is the sort of cardigan you can throw on with an otherwise simple outfit and still feel like you have made an effort.
The details make the difference
The contrast edging and statement buttons are small details, but they are what stop the Mabel from feeling like just another basic cardigan.
Wear it open over a simple top on milder days, or button it up when the temperature drops.
Made for those in-between days
Late summer and early autumn are rarely cold enough for your winter wardrobe, but the mornings and evenings are beginning to ask for an extra layer.
The Mabel fits naturally into that gap — easy to reach for on a morning walk, for coffee with friends, while running errands or when the evening turns cooler.
Five colours to choose from
The Mabel comes in five colour combinations, each with the same distinctive striped design.
Choose the shade that feels most like you — or simply the one that works best with what is already hanging in your wardrobe.
Sizes from UK 8 to UK 22
The Mabel is available from XS (UK 8) through 4XL (UK 22), with a relaxed shape that makes everyday layering simple.
The Mabel, against the cardigans you've been buying
| Typical cardigan | The Mabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Plain and predictable | Distinctive contrast stripes |
| Shape | Can feel bulky | Relaxed silhouette |
| Styling | Often one fixed look | Wear open or buttoned |
| Season | Often too heavy or too light | Easy transitional layer |
| Colours | Limited choice | Five colourways |
| Sizing | Often limited | UK 8–22 |
Why it's reduced right now
As the new season begins, we're making room for the months ahead with our Autumn Sale.
The Mabel was originally priced at £70.00. During the sale, it is currently available for £34.95 — a 50% saving while the current colours and sizes remain available.
For me, the timing could not have been better. The mornings are already beginning to feel different, and this is exactly the sort of layer I know I will keep close at hand.
The Mabel Cardigan
- Distinctive contrast stripe design
- Relaxed everyday silhouette
- Wear it open or buttoned
- Five colour combinations
- Sizes XS (UK 8)–4XL (UK 22)
- Free UK shipping · 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
I didn't think I needed another cardigan. What I wanted was something easy enough for an ordinary day, but with enough colour and character to make a simple outfit feel considered.
That is what made the Mabel stand out to me.
And with cooler mornings beginning to arrive, it is exactly the kind of layer I want close at hand.