Please can I have your honest opinions on this coat

[whatagreatname]

I have tried it on and as I am fairly short, it is longer on me than in the picture, the colour is also a but darker irl.

I've been searching for a quilted but lightweight coat, not too puffy. What do you think?

www.marksandspencer.com/Per-Una-Collar-Quilted-Jacket/dp/B003XXKUU6?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_7&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-7&qid=1352490823&pf_rd_r=1XVXE64BV8RRTF8AK40X&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

[whatagreatname]

NigellasGuest I did actually wonder if you were thinking of boots

[whatagreatname]

I am actually a serial coat researcher/searcher - I posted about this the other day but then saw in Zara and didn't like it as much as online

www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-neu-W2012/269183/826993/PUFFER%20JACKET%20WITH%20FUR%20LINING

[whatagreatname]

Will wear with everything I guess - skinnies, tunic/leggings.........I also have biker style boots in tan, aubergine knee boots, 'red' Bern boots from Duo, a mid-blue patent leather bag - a whole mish mash of things really

Perhaps I don't have much style looking at that list

[NigellasGuest]

sorry - have been on the wine.
meant to post on the Boots thread

[NigellasGuest]

well in that case, wear them!
They're not really my style but i don't understand why everyone is so anti.
I bet you would look great in them OP.
what will you wear them with?

[whatagreatname]

I do have confidence, not sure about style tho!

[NigellasGuest]

it all depends what you wear it with.
and whether you have innate style and confidence! OP you could possibly make anything look uber-stylish! but I don't know you so I couldn't say

[whatagreatname]

Hmmm, perhaps the Uniqlo one then....... thanks incognito I like the navy or olive green

[whatagreatname]

Thanks Chinley but not keen on that one

[Holymoly321]

Whatageatname, I have the uniqlo A line down coat and I love it! Looked around for a down coat fir ages but most looked too mumsy, hate ones that are 'fitted'. It's not too puffy and is a fab length, not too long. Def stands out from the sea of down coats on the school run. Looks better without the hood on. Mine is in black. I ordered a medium and I'm a size 10-12. I think the Small would br too small across the shoulders for me. It is toasty warm!

[whatagreatname]

All valid responses - just felt a bit sorry for it

Really undecided - thanks everyone!

[dexter73]

If you like it then buy it and don't listen to us!

[whatagreatname]

I feel I have to defend the coat a bit

The colour irl is lovely
Its really lightweight but feels warm

However, it is very shiny but doesn't look cheap (imo)

[lovethesun1]

Sorry not a fan - too shiney, odd colour, bit too 'bianca' for me too!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Oh dear. No - it's hideous: really, really horrible.

Sorry but it is one of the nastiest looking things I have ever seen on the M&S site - and that is saying something.

[BrianAndHisBalls]

looks like something bianca off eastenders would wear, sorry

[musttidyupmusttidyup]

Nice.

[buttercrumble]

Sorry , dont like it.........

[dexter73]

Sizing for coats is fairly true to size.

[Kinora]

Too shiny - looks cheap.

I like the fitted style though.

[LynetteScavo]

I had a dark green Uniqlo coat like that.

DH told me I looked like a walking sleeping bag.

I lost the coat. So, if any of you have one hanging in your hall from when I came round 3 years ago.....

[whatagreatname]

Dexter73 I like the Uniqlo A-line down coat but it looks a bit too 'puffy' - what is their sizing generally like?

Thanks for the other comments and suggestions

[autumnfrost]

Joules Moredale jacket is lovely and warm

[pictish]

Too shiney! It's all 'wet look'.