Shoppers at Marks and Spencer are snapping up the Faux Fur Collared Short Jacket, a £50 outer layer that can be worn to the office or to Christmas parties. The coat, which comes in sizes extra small to extra large, has an overall star-rating of 4.9 out of five based on almost 80 reviews, with most sizes still in stock online.
Design and features
The luxury-looking short jacket has a plush faux fur texture that is irresistibly soft. It is cut in a regular fit and fastens with a neat row of hidden buttons. A comfortable lining and a smart collared neckline complete the refined look.
Thanks to its versatile design, the jacket can be paired with jeans, neat trousers or denim skirts on more casual days. It could also be styled over a glitzy dress for a cool, laidback 'off duty' ensemble at fancy occasions.
Shopper reviews
One satisfied shopper said: "This is the best winter jacket I have ever bought from M&S. It’s absolutely beautiful. Great fit, great quality faux fur, lovely shade of brown. I can see me wearing it loads once the weather cools down a touch more in London."
A second wrote: "Lovely jacket that can be worn casually or dressed up for evenings out. Soft and cosy and I like the hidden fastenings down the front. Looks more expensive than the price. An all-round winner in my book."
A third added: "Absolutely beautiful colour. Got lots of compliments on the maroon. Perfect for the bustier woman too. Great dressed up and down but perfect for nights out when you want a classy coat."
Minor criticisms and alternatives
One shopper gave the jacket a four-star review, noting: "Lovely colour, ideal for winter. Sleeves are a little long on me but no great problem." Another four-star review read: "The jacket was lovely quality. I would have loved to keep it but it just didn’t suit me as I am petite. The dropped shoulders and the wide sleeve made me look top heavy. It was also too long in the sleeves for my liking So, regrettably, I am going to return it."
Nevertheless, someone else loved their purchase, adding: "Warm, smarter jacket, I appreciate the shorter length being only 5ft 2ins and look forward to wearing it when cooler weather arrives. Hopefully a useful addition to any winter wardrobe." Another five-star review reads: "This is the best fur coat I have ever had. It’s a beautiful colour and the length is perfect."
Elsewhere, Next's Chocolate Brown Faux Fur Bomber Jacket retails for £69, and the Dark Brown Faux Fur Shawl Collar Jacket costs £59.99 at New Look, available in five other colours including cream, brown, dark brown, navy and dark burgundy.
