Smart(ish) work spring jacket??

[Elletine]

Hi s&b!!!

I work in a relaxed office, but in a management role so I have to be semi-smart.

Now the better weather is here AT LAST I am struggling for a transitional/ springtime layer to wear over outfits to work. It's not really a blazer environment, so I would feel too formal in a blazer. After so much time in lockdown and on Mat leave I'm struggling to pin my style down.

Is there a smart-ish jacket or cardigan out there that I could invest in?

I wear...
Midi skirts & t shirts & trainers
Wide leg trousers & blouses & trainers/ loafers
Skinny jeans (sorry not sorry🤣) and boyfriend shirts & trainers

Really grateful for any ideas up to £150???

Thank you so much!!!

Whistles? A cropped knit jacket, smart enough but not a blazer:
https://www.whistles.com/product/utility-jersey-jacket-35204.html#q=utility%20jacket&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=utility-jersey-jacket-35204&pos=3

I know you said no blazers but there are so many jackets on sale now that are described as blazers but are very informal/relaxed so don't discount them!

I like a collarless jacket, I think it gives a nice finish to an outfit without looking too formal.

Some ideas Vila and also Vila

M&S do a couple and there are some lovely jackets and smart cardigans on Massimo Dutti that would fit the bill. Quite a few options on John Lewis if you search 'collarless' both cardigans and jackets.

Thank you @lilyvictus and @LifeInAHamsterWheel they are all lovely!!!!!

Perhaps I've been too hasty to write off blazers - the ones Hamster has suggested are really cool looking!!

I’ve got M&S’s quilted jersey bomber jacket in navy (sold out now, but still avail in white). It’s super versatile and not too smart. I pair it with wide leg jeans and trousers. Would work with dresses and skirts too

https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350210977.aspx#searchkeyword=jacket&shoppingtool=search

I would go for a slouchy/oversized blazer, rather than a suit jacket blazer.

They look good with jeans and trainers.

Another thought would be a biker Rick chick vibe

What about a shacket in a chino fabric?
Like a modern utility jacket?

This comes in pink and navy too on him but by monki

I like this - although it's a blazer, it has no buttons and ruched "pushed up" sleeves, so doesn't look like a normal structured kind of blazer -

https://www.marksandspencer.com/double-breasted-blazer/p/clp60434218?intid=mobileappppdpshare

I have that blazer that @CorsicaDreaming has linked. It's lovely with jeans & trousers but I can't seem to make it work with dresses or skirts. I'm a short arse though so some things just look odd on me!

It's also quite heavy and I'm not sure I'll get that much wear out of it through the summer. Great for Autumn & Spring though

I just bought this and I think it will be pretty versatile - going to get another colour too

https://www.whistles.com/product/163539.html?istCompanyId=d1d2f30b-0b0e-49ba-b0a8-8d58b49ea1b4&istFeedId=49ad2f42-8f7d-4601-aa76-c1e7224b47b8&istItemId=ptixaqqml&istBid=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17999921653&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJt5peZScKW_5SxTT3Ndx80FGiTJj069Z4R4U3CRXReyXO6GXr1Is9xoCQOMQAvD_BwE

That's lovely @Fleur405

You are all amazing!!! So many ideas and so much inspiration thank you so much. I think I have been swayed about blazers I simply had no idea there were casual ones on the market! And that whistles jacket with no collar is beautiful. Thanks so much everyone x

How about a Ba&sh Gaspard cardigan?
For some reason I can't link to it.

I like Toast jacket, a bit boxy and utilitarian.

And this one. Although very much more expensive.

Anything in brighter colours?!

I use to wear something like this…
I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/jersey-quilted-relaxed-bomber-jacket/p/clp60589369?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Saint and Sofia have some lovely jackets https://uk.saintandsofia.com/collections/womens-jackets/products/cotton-biker-jacket-navy-pink-stripe