Marks and Spencer's Faux Leather Collarless Jacket, priced at £40 and available in blue, has drawn praise from shoppers who say it appears far more expensive than its price tag. The jacket, available in sizes six to 24, has been described as ideal for the changing seasons and suitable for dressing up or down.
Shopper praise for style and value
According to M&S, the jacket is "crafted from smooth faux leather for a contemporary polished look," with an easy regular fit, contrast button-through fastening and two side welt pockets. One happy shopper said: "Gorgeous jacket. Very soft faux leather jacket. Looks more expensive. Very pleased with my purchase."
Another added: "Love this jacket looks great with jeans or dressed up with skirts and dresses." Someone else commented: "Lovely jacket. What a Bargain. I wasn't sure about faux leather but it's really fine. Very useful for spring/autumn."
Criticism over fit and material
Despite the positive reviews, some shoppers have raised concerns about the material and fit. One said: "Nice jacket just too creased to wear." Another added: "Didn't like this jacket at all, weird sizing and shapeless."
Someone else commented: "No good if you're petite. I'm a size 8 and ordered the correct size as I'd tried this one in a 10 and loved it. However the 8 doesn't seem to be sized down other than slightly narrower in the body, the shoulders were too wide and sleeves and body too long. Probably because I'm only 5' tall which is a shame as it's a beautiful jacket and I wish it was available in petite."
Alternatives from other retailers
Marks and Spencer is not the only high street store to sell collarless leather jackets. Very offers the Faux Leather Collarless Stitch Jacket for £50 in sizes eight to 24, featuring a collarless round neckline and a zip-up front fastening. Next sells the Lipsy Faux Leather Neutral Whipstitch Detail Collarless Jacket in sizes six to 18, reduced from £66 to £29, with stitch detail around the neckline and shiny gold buttons.
The Marks and Spencer jacket can be purchased online or in store.
