Marks and Spencer's 'thick but not bulky' £35 winter jacket 'helps me save on energy bills'

Marks and Spencer is selling a winter jacket that's so warm, it's helping shoppers cut down on their energy bills at home. Despite its £35 price tag, the M&S Collection Borg Lightweight Funnel Neck Jacket looks a lot more expensive than it is.

Described as 'warm and thick' without being too heavy or bulky, the M&S Collection Borg Lightweight Funnel Neck Jacket is currently a bestseller on the Marks and Spencer website. Available in sizes 6 to 24, it comes in two colourways - Spice Brown and Grey.

Not just a stylish outer layer, the versatile jacket can double up as a cosy liner for your favourite coat. It's cut to a regular fit from soft, lightweight borg, with an easy zip-through fastening and a cosy funnel neck.

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Two handy side pockets are a practical finishing touch. It's garnered an impressive rating of 4.7 out of five stars from over 420 reviews.

One Marks and Spencer shopper gave the M&S Collection Borg Lightweight Funnel Neck Jacket a perfect five-star rating, writing: "Lovely jacket. Soft and warm. Bought it for indoor wear in winter in an effort to save on energy bills."

A second said: "Absolutely perfect, lightweight borg fleece jacket. Bought for my 95 year old mother who wore it the day it arrived in the post. She said she loves how lighweight it is, easy to zip up, funnel neck collar and its deep pockets. A big hit with Mum, and I plan to buy one for myself, to wear indoors and outdoors. Well done Marks and Spencer for such a lovely jacket."

A third wrote of the Borg Lightweight Funnel Neck Jacket: "A lot thicker than I thought it would be. Very cosy and stylish." "Very cosy...keeps ne warm without the weight that some jackets have," said a fourth.

Somebody else penned: "A wonderful warm jacket bought to wear in the evening when it gets cold. I love the collar that is so comfortable and helps to keep me warm."

Giving it three stars, a less impressed customer explained: "Lovely light jacket.Maybe a little on the small side."

But another added: "Bought this to replace an old favourite and it's better than I expected after reading the reviews. It's thicker than I expected and is perfect in fit for me. I usually find the sleeves are too long. Colour and style are top notch for the season."

You can bag the Borg Lightweight Funnel Neck Jacket for £35 on the Marks and Spencer website here. Similarly, New Look's Borg Zip Up Jacket is £37.99, and comes in different colourways.

For a more stylish offering, the Beige Buttoned Shearling Cardigan is £65 at River Island. And Threadbare's 'Bearlee' Longline Borg Coat is £60, down from £75 at Debenhams.