Any recommendations for work jackets that aren't FUGLY?

[Itchyandscratchy]

I need to smarten up a bit and swap cardies for jackets. I don't want anything too formal or structured. But not too cheap looking.

I'd wear them with dresses mostly.

But I'd like some colour (green/plum/nice grey?), something a bit different and not too thick so I'm not having to hoik it off to let my armpits breathe every 10 mins.

Is there such a jacket?

[Hopefully]

IME, no. I've just had one made in desperation. I do think jackets look way better for work than cardigans though, and I am reliably informed that there is a real trend atm towards being smarter in the work place. Apparently it's because people are upping their game in the face of the recession.

[germyrabbit]

french connection have some great jackets, have two from the sale which are smart but different

[joliejolie]

Zara, always Zara.

[sassytheFIRST]

Jersey blazers

[Charliefox]

Well I'm going to give a white jacket a whirl! Saw a newsreader in one and she looked fab. love this one

[JumpHerWho]

How about this bargain ? Nice and bright.

[Itchyandscratchy]

Oo yes. Like that one from mango. I'm going to have a butch a Zara too. Thank you!

[Itchyandscratchy]

Don't think I'd get away with white at our place.
Someone wore a cream jacket last week and got called the man from Del Monte all day

[MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe]

I find silk and linen jackets the best - they aren't as heavy or restrictive and as hot.

I like this shape for dresses.

I have this one in navy and have worn it loads in late spring, summer and early autumn.

[Itchyandscratchy]

Thanks again for good tips. I bought this one yesterday which has a kind of muted mauve tone to it in RL. now I just need a lighter one, as MissBeehiving suggested.

[JumpHerWho]

That jacket is lovely.

[EnjoyResponsibly]

Try Warehouse. They had a grey jacket with a lovely matching dress and trousers last week.

[EnjoyResponsibly]

Here try this link