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Can't decide if I like this jacket or if it is truly awful.

109 replies

pharmachameleon · 02/02/2023 08:42

Help! I've ordered this jacket from Boden. I think I like it but part of me thinks it's hideous. Gah! I just can't decide and would love someone else's opinion. I would just be wearing it as a casual jacket. I'll link as I can't do photos in the app. www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/quilted-borg-jacket-navy/sty-u0109-nav

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waltzingparrot · 02/02/2023 08:46

It's weird isn't it? Normally I'm really decisive on a first viewing whether I like something or not and I'm really not sure if I like that or not.....

DarkNurseries · 02/02/2023 08:48

It would look better worn with something plain or block-coloured, not the striped Breton in the photo — looks too busy? Dunno, think I’d have to see it on in RL.

DarkNurseries · 02/02/2023 08:49

Also, what is a ‘Borg’ panel? I thought it was going to involve something from Star Trek!

Huckleberries73 · 02/02/2023 08:50

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Twawmyarse2 · 02/02/2023 08:50

I don't like it. It it's not awful..it's just "meh"

FiftyNotNifty · 02/02/2023 08:51

I think I've seen someone wearing it, it was nice!

GinBlossom94 · 02/02/2023 08:51

Sorry I think it's awful, like random bits of different coats put together

Lentilweaver · 02/02/2023 08:51

I don't like it, sorry. The patches look odd.

Mylaferret · 02/02/2023 08:51

Yeah that's hideous.

ThisIsTheGreatestShow · 02/02/2023 08:52

Not at all keen. As others have said, it's a bit of a mish mash and not in a good way!

Riverlee · 02/02/2023 08:52

Sorry, I think it looks awful, and looks like someone has sewn all the left over material together to make a jacket. There’s far better jackets out there for £130.

The Borg panel is the furry bit by the pockets.

JamSandle · 02/02/2023 08:53

If you're not sure you like it return it. Only worth buying if it's something you really adore.

TheTeenageYears · 02/02/2023 08:55

That would be a no and whoever approved those photos needs talking to. Sleeves are way too short and the whole thing just looks so lopsided.

mondaytosunday · 02/02/2023 08:57

The jacket is ok but the fit is terrible - the model looks like she raided her 10 year old brothers closet! Too short in length and sleeves. If you are 5' 6" or shorter it might be ok.

MaoamAddict · 02/02/2023 09:00

Bloody hideous Confused

Eixample · 02/02/2023 09:00

I find it completely neutral, neither awful nor amazing. The name is oddly offputting despite it being irrelevant.

Hoppinggreen · 02/02/2023 09:01

Awful

RandomersAssociation · 02/02/2023 09:02

Looks like Primark. No - Next. Primark is usually quite stylish.

It’s not the worst thing in the world but it’s not worth £130 - the design is just too … effortful.

notetakerforlife · 02/02/2023 09:03

I'm not keen

Snoken · 02/02/2023 09:04

I don't like it. It's twelve jackets in one. It looks homemade.

Gymtok · 02/02/2023 09:04

It's awful.

DietCroak · 02/02/2023 09:06

Looks like something Mr Tumble would wear for a shooting party.

IceyDicey · 02/02/2023 09:07

I love it. It’s got style.

I was on the tube the other day and in the full carriage everyone, male and female was dressed in top to toe black, with odd pair of blue jeans thrown in. It was like viewing a dystopian future where individuality had been stamped out, and all had been issued with a black uniform.
Anyway I’d have loved too have seen you wearing that jacket on the tube,

clairethewitch70 · 02/02/2023 09:07

Hideous. Sorry

Costacoffeeplease · 02/02/2023 09:11

Hideous

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