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?

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.

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

Zara, always Zara.

Jersey blazers

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

How about this bargain ? Nice and bright.

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

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

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.

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.

That jacket is lovely.

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

Here try this link