Help me find a jacket for a conference!

[Lightowl]

Hoping the MN style gurus can help me out here!

I’m presenting at a conference next week and would love a new jacket that feels amazing and helps boost my confidence. I’ve put on a bit of weight and don’t feel great. Here’s the criteria:

1. needs to go with slim black trousers and black silk top
2. I am 40 but don’t want to look too corporate or middle aged - something stylish / different ??
3. I’m a size 12, not loving my waist at the moment so a nice jacket will hide that
4. Happy to spend £100-£200 (esp if it’s something that’s on sale)
5. Colours that suit me are winter colours, black, white, blue, green, pinks, purple, organge, brown
6. Colours that don’t suit me are grey, beige, pastels, bright patterns etc

Thanks so much MN, really appreciate any thoughts you can help with!

I like to wear tweed/boucle jackets with a plain top and trousers, like these two from Hobbs. A simple outfit but very smart!

www.hobbs.com/product/estella-jacket/0222-4065-9845L00-DEEP-PINE-GREEN.html#q=Tweed%20jacket&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0222-4065-9845L00-DEEP-PINE-GREEN&pos=12

www.hobbs.com/product/rosa-tweed-jacket-/0121-4082-9083L00-NAVY-APPLE-GRN.html#q=Tweed%20jacket&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0121-4082-9083L00-NAVY-APPLE-GRN&pos=19

Would be really nice with some patent shoes if you have any?

LK Bennett, John Lewis and Zara usually have similar ones. M&S maybe too?

This from Whistles www.whistles.com/product/slim-jersey-jacket-36053.html#cgid=Jersey_Jackets_Clothing_WW&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=slim-jersey-jacket-36053&pos=1

Ooo that Rosa one from Hobbs is nice and yes I have patent LK Bennett heels to wear with it! Going on the short list

@Niftythrifter great minds! I actually have that blazer in three colours and the white one was going to be my back up in case I can’t find something I like that’s a little different. Thank you!

www.hollandcooper.com/products/knightsbridge-blazer-blackwatch

I was wondering about this but it’s very expensive

Velvet.

Lots out there. I think you could carry it off at this time of year and would be different.

Congratulations on your coming visibility!

Hate to burst your bubble style-wise but black trousers with a coloured jacket is a horribly dated look. Either wear a black jacket (= trousers suit) or choose different colour trousers.

https://www.tedbaker.com/uk/p/Womens/Clothing/Coats-and-Jackets/Blazers/DEMYA-Relaxed-Fit-Double-Breasted-Velvet-Blazer-Black/264250-BLACK?cmpid=ppc~google~PLA~shoppingukkenhighhprice~141312753743~264250-BLACK-3~na~na~UK&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4OybBhCzARIsAIcfn9kxVueU-GqaOFzgwQpCoIMztd3g2lQPJzyjsVl8otLunaeEluMXuOsaAt1kEALw_wcB

Hate to burst your bubble style-wise but black trousers with a coloured jacket is a horribly dated look

Really? I must be very dated and know some very unstylish people. I like a coloured jacket with black trousers.

Thanks @Gruelle and not bursting bubble at all - this is what I need to hear tbh! I do feel quite out dated :-(

@helenabonhamfarter I love your username!!!!! I’m not sure velvet is for me tbh - it actually reminds me of my mum a bit even though I know it’s back in fashion!

Omg @Lightowl that Holland Cooper jacket is to die for! Could you try it on and see how it looks like?
Yes it is very expensive, but you could always say Christmas is coming and you need to treat yourself after working so much this year. And it looks like an absolutely gorgeous statement piece that will make you feel amazing 😎

Thank you @toucaninjapan , ok I will order it and see…. Gulp!!!

@Lightowl show us the photos of the jacket on you if you could! 😍

This?
www.massimodutti.com/gb/buttoned-herringbone-blazer-with-belt-l06029677

www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/nicholas/jackets/blazers/everly-faux-leather-blazer/1647597300479379

I’d buy this, much nicer IRL and forgiving. Unfortunately I have no excuse.
shop.mango.com/gb/women/jackets-and-suit-jackets-blazers/houndstooth-wool-blend-blazer_37085129.html?epik=dj0yJnU9TFFHTXAtY2lRU1YxS3hTcnBOMEZsTUJtTWdUN3lCa0MmcD0wJm49SjBfR2JfV090UzBzRi1RbWcxZDNUQSZ0PUFBQUFBR043M0JV

Looser and double breasted is in fashion.

I agree a bright colour with black isn’t ideal, just because the black sucks the colour and a complementary colour normally does it better justice, eg pink with red not black.

I actually really like the Nappa leather blazer which comes up underneath the jacket Pinkcadilac linked to on Massimodiutti

These are great ideas thank you - things I’d never think to pick out for myself! The massimo dutti jacket is amazing but grey doesn’t suit me, I will have a look through website at a couple of other options as haven’t looked there. I love the dark red faux leather one too, will have a think whether I’m brave enough to pull it off…. I’m not sure I’m stylish enough!

I agree a bright colour with black isn’t ideal, just because the black sucks the colour and a complementary colour normally does it better justice, eg pink with red not black

will steer away from this so as to try something different, feedback much appreciated