My spring wardrobe transformation is well underway. What I mean by that is, I’m swapping out my corduroy trousers for lighter, wide-leg styles and thicker cashmere knits for lighter cardigans. But the latest addition to my wardrobe is less of a cardigan and more of a knitted jacket, or at least that’s what Marks & Spencer is marketing it as. Its Funnel Neck Zip Up Knitted Jacket is designed with a zip down the middle (as opposed to buttons) and a funnel neck that’s perfect for staying warm at this time of year (without being too warm).

Although there are plenty of butter yellows and baby blues on the high street as we get further into spring, M&S has chosen a more muted colourway for its Knitted Jacket – a light grey. Styling-wise, that makes it super simple, as it goes with anything from a pair of indigo denim jeans and black loafers to something more dressed-up, like a white baby t-shirt and satin midi skirt.

So, as you start to swap out your thicker winter layers for pieces that feel more spring-appropriate, also think about mixing up your knitwear rotation with M&S’s lighter Knitted Jacket. And, I’ve not even told you the best part, the Funnel Neck Zip Up Knitted Jacket is now in the M&S sale, meaning you can invest in your spring layers without breaking the bank. A win-win, if you ask me.

Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she’s hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she’s going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.