I am a person of pretty straightforward wants and needs. I like baking on the weekend, talking my dogs to the beach, and generally living the simple life. This also includes my wardrobe, which I have actively refined to a collection of hardworking basics over the years, many of which I seem to snap up from one particular high-street store. In my opinion, Marks & Spencer does affordable basics better than anywhere else, especially when it comes to its jersey selection. I’ve been wearing its T-shirts and tops for years, and although I wouldn’t expect to receive compliments on such items, I always do. They’re cut well, wash well and wear well, so I very rarely have to add to my rotation.
Recently, however, after literal years of wear, I decided it was time to update the handful of M&S ribbed vest tops I already own. Opening the fresh new white and black styled I’d ordered, it struck me just how much wear I actually get out of these simple items. In fact, when I think about it, I wear an M&S vest almost every day in the summer and, with autumn approaching, I know they come in just as handy for quick layering solutions, too. I rely on my £9 M&S ribbed vests so heavily, but it never occurred to me to proclaim my love for them on such a public forum. Now, though, that time has come. Below, I’ve whipped up four outfits to show you just how worthwhile an investment this vest is. Like what you see? Everything below is from M&S, too, so you can add to basket with ease. Don’t say I’m not good to you… Scroll on to shop.
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