Roll Neck Jumper: Questions Answered — the Marylebone's Fit, Fabric and Measurements
The short answer: The Marylebone is WARDLEY's roll neck jumper: a slim, fine ribbed stretch knit in six plain colours at £59.00 — the layer cut to disappear under a coat. It is cut slim through the body in sizes S–XXL so it adds no bulk under an overcoat or blazer, the ribbed knit has natural stretch so the neck sits close without feeling restrictive, and garment measurements are published for every size.
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What is a roll neck jumper?
A roll neck jumper is a knit with a high collar that folds over on itself, worn as the visible neckline of an outfit rather than under a shirt collar. The Marylebone's version is a fine ribbed knit — the texture is close vertical ribbing, so the interest is in the clean line at the neck and the slim fit, not in a pattern. It is not a polo neck substitute worn for warmth alone; it is a layer designed to sit under tailoring and coats.
How does the Marylebone fit?
It is a slim fit, cut close through the body — that is the product's own fit description, and the reason it layers without bulk. The fine ribbed knit is soft and stretchy and holds its shape, per the record, so the close fit stays clean at the collar and waist rather than bagging. Size up for a looser fit: the record's guidance is explicit.
The garment measurements for the Marylebone, as supplied by the maker (please allow a small tolerance for manual measurement), are:
| Size | Length (cm) | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 60 | 98–101 | 38–41 | 59 |
| M | 62 | 100–103 | 39–42 | 60 |
| L | 63 | 102–105 | 40–43 | 61 |
| XL | 65 | 104–107 | 41–44 | 62 |
| XXL | 68 | 106–109 | 42–45 | 63 |
What size should I buy?
Start with your usual size, then check the chest range for that size in the table above against a jumper that already fits you. The chest figures are published as ranges rather than a single flat width, so measure your own knit the same way the maker does and compare like with like. If you fall between sizes, or you want to wear it on its own rather than as a layer, size up — the fit is slim by design.
Is the neck tight?
No — the fine ribbed knit has natural stretch, so it sits close without feeling restrictive; that is the product's own answer to this question. A roll neck is meant to sit at the neck rather than hang away from it, and the stretch in the ribbing is what keeps that close fit comfortable through a day under a coat.
What is it made from?
A polyester, nylon and viscose blend — that is the composition stated in the product's Details, with no percentages published beyond the blend itself, and none are invented here. The knit is a fine ribbed stretch knit that holds its shape, per the record. No care instructions are published for this product, so follow the care label inside the garment.
Which colours does it come in?
Six plain colours, each in sizes S–XXL: Black, Charcoal, Navy, Oat, Light Grey and Tobacco. Best for under a coat: Black or Charcoal — the darkest roll necks read cleanest under an overcoat. Best for the office: Navy. Best for a lighter layer: Oat or Light Grey. Best for warmth of tone: Tobacco. Because every colourway is plain, the choice is about what it has to sit under — the coats and jackets you already own.
How do I layer it under a coat or blazer?
That is the buyer moment this knit is built for: under an overcoat, blazer or bomber, per the product's own guidance — the slim fit adds no bulk at the collar or waist. Wear it with tailored trousers and loafers for a sharper look, or with straight-leg jeans under a long coat for an easier weekend outfit. Our guide to wearing a roll neck covers the outfits in full, and the roll neck collection gathers the range in one place.
How is it different from the Belgrave quarter-zip and the Cotswold cable knit?
The Marylebone is the high-collar one of the three. The Belgrave quarter-zip (£59.00) has a stand collar with a short zip, worn up or open over a shirt; the Cotswold cable knit (£59.00) has all-over rope cables and a crew neck. The Marylebone has neither a zip nor cables — a folded roll neck and fine ribbing only — which is why it is the one that sits most cleanly under a coat collar.
| Product | Price | Sizes | Cloth | Fit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone Roll Neck Jumper | £59.00 | S–XXL | Polyester, nylon and viscose blend fine ribbed knit | Slim | Layering under coats and blazers |
| Belgrave Quarter-Zip Jumper | £59.00 | S–XXL | Polyester, nylon and viscose blend ribbed knit | Slim | Plain workday zip-neck |
| Cotswold Cable Knit Jumper | £59.00 | S–XXL | Polyester, nylon and viscose blend cable knit | Slim | Texture that layers |
How long will it take to arrive, and what if it does not fit?
Every WARDLEY order comes with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch in 1–2 working days, delivery in 6–10 working days from order — so order ahead of the cold week you need it, not in it. Returns run 30 days on unworn items; return postage is paid by you unless the item is faulty or incorrect. Because the Marylebone is cut slim, the measurements table above is the check to make before ordering, not after.
More in the same spirit: our roll neck buying guide and Belgrave quarter-zip questions answered.
All WARDLEY orders come with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch 1–2 working days, delivery 6–10 working days, with 30-day returns on unworn items.
