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Where to find smart casual jacket in neutral colour?!

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viewoftree · 28/03/2022 12:55

I'm going to a wedding in a few weeks' time, and need a jacket to wear over my dress in case it's chilly. The wedding dress code is "smart casual or whatever makes you feel comfortable". I have a nice dress to wear, so am not going too casual! I would like to get a jacket that will be suitable for general use as well as the wedding.

I'm not keen on blazers, so will not be getting one. I have been searching online and can't find a suitable jacket! I'm thinking a neutral colour, e.g. taupe, and something that comes to roughly my hips, i.e. not very long but not very short. Any ideas where to find one?! (I've looked at John Lewis, Pure Collection, Crew Clothing, Boden.)

I'd like to find one for under £200. Very grateful for any suggestions!

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TottersBlankly · 28/03/2022 13:20

The thing is, a jacket suitable for a wedding really ought to look a little bit celebratory. And, truthfully, taupe sounds really dull. How will it not look like office wear in the photos?

What are the colour and proportions of your dress? Those should be the determining factors in your choice.

Would any of these be possible:

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/jackets/product.faux-fur-jacket-green.1041399001.html

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/jackets/product.collared-boxy-knit-jacket-green.1071409001.html

www.matchesfashion.com/products/Batsheva-Kat-faux-pearl-button-moire-jacket--1446314 Only available in a 12.

www.matchesfashion.com/products/Officine-Générale-Erica-single-breasted-padded-jacket-1435177 Taupe, only in a 16.

viewoftree · 28/03/2022 13:40

Thank you so much for the suggestions. They’re not quite what I’m looking for, but thanks for taking the trouble!

I’m thinking of something more casual than office wear - something I could wear with jeans for general use. I plan to take the jacket off for the photos.

My dress is dark green, knee-length, with 3/4 sleeves.

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MavisMonkey · 28/03/2022 14:07

Not strictly neutral but this would work:

Where to find smart casual jacket in neutral colour?!
MavisMonkey · 28/03/2022 14:09

Or this one?

Where to find smart casual jacket in neutral colour?!
viewoftree · 28/03/2022 14:19

Thank you - those are nice! Ideally I’m looking for something more fitted!

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Milknosugarta · 28/03/2022 14:23

There's a stone coloured waterfall type jacket on Roman Originals that might be good...........

DaffTheDoggo · 28/03/2022 14:41

Would also suggest Sezane for nice smart-casual jackets.

Squiz81 · 28/03/2022 14:50

www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350243763.aspx#shoppingtool=treestructureflyout

Not sure if it’s the wrong green to go with your dress though

MarmiteCoriander · 28/03/2022 15:00

OMG- that green furry thing in the 1st post is hideous!!! Please don't wear that to a wedding Hmm

Where to find smart casual jacket in neutral colour?!
MarmiteCoriander · 28/03/2022 15:06

What about a pashmina instead of a jacket?

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