What do you think of this blazer?

[Imamiddleclasstwat]

I love this, very similar to a designer one I can't afford but M&S have styled it horrifically and it's put me right off. Have I reached old lady style without realising or does M and S have a nice blazer but no idea how to sell it? Guide me mumsneters!!
www.marksandspencer.com/gold-button-double-breasted-jacket/p/p60108408?image=SD_01_T59_0529J_F4_X_EC_90&color=NAVYMIX&prevPage=plp

[headintheproverbial]

It's potentially quite nice with slim 7/8 trousers or jeans. The checked skirt they've styled it with makes it awful!!

[PaperdollCartoon]

Yeh it's nice, just needs better styling as you say.

[Trills]

Looks very 80s.

Which may be the look you are going for.

[Loyly]

M&S have styled it terribly. Styled like the Balmain one is, it could look good.

[EnidButton]

I really don't like the buttons but I'm not a fan of double breasted anything or gold metal. It looks like it should be worn with white linen trousers and a jaunty captains hat whilst cruising on your motorboat that you bought with your retirement savings.

[EnidButton]

Or like you work in a travel agency with a staff uniform.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I don't like it, sorry. I think the gold buttons make it look really cheap, and knowing M&S lately, the fabric isn't likely to be good either.

[imjessie]

I had one like that in the 80's!!

[Silverstreaks]

Channelling the 80s.
Expensive irony.

[Imamiddleclasstwat]

Loyly- It's the Balmain one I really want! This is a great copy! I know it would look great with skinnies but it just looks so naff on the M and S website!

[Imamiddleclasstwat]

The real thing...
www.bagheeraboutique.com/en-US/product/20518?nat=GB&adwS=shopping&adwC=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsLekg5i91gIVXpSyCh28eQRpEAQYASABEgIxXfD_BwE

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

It's very this.

[Joinourclub]

I don't like it, but yes I think it is a good approximation of the Balmain one. You could always replace the buttons.

[CountFosco]

I think the Balmain one looks good. M&S are horrendous at styling clothes, I have to ignore their pictures while I buy their stuff. They seem to think we're all middle aged women from the 80s rather than middle aged women in the teens (what decade are we????).

I think if the M&S one fits well (you'll probably have to size down) then it could look good but the real test will be when you put it on.

[Pinkvici22]

I bought it last week and I'm really pleased with it! I've work it with a plain white All Saints T, blue skinniest and tan bag and heels. I also had an Alexander McQueen scarf on in the morning and got a few compliments. For the price I think it's great!

[SpeakerOfTheHouse]

just ordered it - i'll see if theyv'e nailed it or bang off course again! Love the Balmain original - can't afford the £££..

[Lucked]

I am waiting for delivery of it. Jennifer Aniston used to wear the Balmain one with jeans all the time and I have always liked it.

[Ttbb]

The thing about blazers is if they are not cut perfectly they look like a cheap costume.

[Pinkvici22]

Agree blazers need to be cut well. I'm busty so double breasted doesn't usually work for me but this does

[Imamiddleclasstwat]

I have ordered it, it's nearly sold out now! I tried it in the shop and it did seem to be cut well.
Just need some good quality tees to go under it if anyone can recommend?

[Bombardier25966]

I tried it instore, looked like a BA stewardess.

[Pinkvici22]

It's definitely about how you style it!

My t shirts are mostly All Saints and Topshop.

Hope you like it OP!