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Marks and Spencer pink coat - what a disappointment

42 replies

LillianGish · 04/09/2013 14:52

I have just been to check out the much-hyped M and S pink coat - according to fashion editors everywhere the "must buy" for this season - and I couldn't be more disappointed. Apart from the colour which is gorgeous (if you like pink) the fabric is rubbish (a mix of various unnatural fibres) but worse are the giant press stud fastenings which the designer has made no attempt to disguise - you could never wear the coat open, which I often like to do. I shall be spending my £85 on something else. Shame, because it looked so nice in the photos,

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Emo76 · 04/09/2013 20:35

here's an M&S pink coat. I think it's very practical and the shine gives a lovely lift to anyone's day. And it's Per Una- Italian design!

InMyShreddies · 04/09/2013 20:37

WHY did I click on the teal, I am in love with it...

LapsedGoth · 04/09/2013 20:53

Saw those fluffy Topshop ones a couple of days ago - worn bald at the shoulders just hanging in the shop!

Screwfox · 04/09/2013 21:16

Ive ordered the teal

Screwfox · 04/09/2013 21:16

Oh no bald !

LapsedGoth · 04/09/2013 21:51

Maybe it was a dodgy one I saw, fingers crossed for you.

Screwfox · 05/09/2013 06:40

OMG though. I've found this
www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+New+In/70AXJ/Battersea+Wool+Duffle+Coat.htm

noddyholder · 05/09/2013 11:15

Much prefer the FC one in fact love it! I tried a few things on in All saints this week and some lovely jackets etc Bought a ridiculous £ jumper but it looks so good on and I'll get loads of wear.

noddyholder · 05/09/2013 11:22

this super flattering for the busty with chicken arms ie me! Makes all my jeans and trousers look 'new' and good with pencil skirts

hattymattie · 05/09/2013 11:34

I hate this fashion for press studs - especially on heavier items like coats. Whatever's wrong with buttons.

noddyholder · 05/09/2013 13:12

like this too

MotherBluestocking · 05/09/2013 13:21

Got frustrated hunting for the M + S one and found one in Hobbs - am on the move so don't have the link - but it is easily found on the website.

noddyholder · 05/09/2013 13:25

Warehouse has some v nice things for winter.

Screwfox · 05/09/2013 16:21

Like your jumper nod

noddyholder · 05/09/2013 16:22

It is so nice irl Don't regret at all feels good quality and v slimming

TSSDNCOP · 05/09/2013 19:19

This is the coat I bought today from Coast. I also fancied the M&S one but I can't be arsed with the quality.

Meglet · 06/09/2013 18:00

The M&S pink coat doesn't have pockets. What looks like a pocket is just a fake pocket detail. They had a couple left in our M&S so I stood there inspecting them. And the poppers look crap too.

Maybe I'm just weirdly practical but a coat without pockets would be a PITA.

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