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Is this “ in “ now ?

133 replies

Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 09:01

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-oversized-quilted-jacket/p/clp60721343
I am seeing these in store and online in various retailers and think it could be a good weight for spring and different to the usual rain coat or denim jacket.
i saw a young woman wearing similar with wider leg jeans, suited her .
I am a lot older 😆 , youngest daughter said “ ugh “ so I thought I’d ask you lovely people

M&S

Pure Cotton Reversible Quilted Jacket | Per Una | M&S

Layer up with this charming quilted jacket from our Per Una collection. This pretty printed piece is cut in a regular fit from pure cotton and is reversible for versatility. It's designed with a collarless neckline and an open front, featuring bound tr...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-oversized-quilted-jacket/p/clp60721343

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bunnybunnybunnybunny · 07/02/2025 09:09

Quilted jackets have been a thing for a good few years now. The fact it's in a high street store means at high saturation point. This is usually a sign a particular trend cycle is coming to its end, particularly in terms of how on trend it is. However, that said, these kinds of jackets will be around for a good while yet, so it will be a good purchase and something you can wear indefinitely. The only thing that will date is the colour and cut.

Cremeeggtime · 07/02/2025 09:18

I like the black and white one m&s have more, it closes at the front which seems more practical too.

henlake7 · 07/02/2025 12:25

Yes, def got a few more years in this trend. They seem to be appearing in all the shops summer ranges now.
I bought a lovely Monsoon one from Vinted last year, actually got wolf whistled once when I wore it with wide legged jeans and a vest top !😳

Wallabyone · 07/02/2025 12:40

I've had mine (from Hush) for a couple years now. They are a great spring piece, and they do seem to be everywhere now.

ginasevern · 07/02/2025 13:05

I had one almost identical to that in 1975 (they were fashionable then). Wish I'd kept it.

ThatJadeBeaker · 07/02/2025 13:20

Maybe they’re going for TOAST vibes with this one. I don’t think it would be my personal style but I don’t dislike them. Just go for what you actually want to wear.

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Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 13:52

ginasevern · 07/02/2025 13:05

I had one almost identical to that in 1975 (they were fashionable then). Wish I'd kept it.

Yes I had one late 70s as a young teenager 😆

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Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 13:53

ThatJadeBeaker · 07/02/2025 13:20

Maybe they’re going for TOAST vibes with this one. I don’t think it would be my personal style but I don’t dislike them. Just go for what you actually want to wear.

I’ve never bought Toast as it’s over my price range but I looked online and yes it gives those vibes .
I am casual most of the time and practical too

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HellofromJohnCraven · 07/02/2025 14:42

I looked like I was wearing nans bed jacket. However, I do have a comedy size chest on a small frame so lean into frump more easily than your average woman

Strawberryorangejuice · 07/02/2025 14:56

My mum has one and she's in her 80s (very fashionable) and I have one (40). A lot of other school mums have them as well here. Not sure if that helps you. 😊

Parratha · 07/02/2025 14:57

I agree with your daughter OP.

Badlands1 · 07/02/2025 15:01

These slightly frumpy items always look great on skinny 18 year olds but less so on older women ( I'm firmly in that category myself) so would be a hard no from me.

TemporaryPosition · 07/02/2025 15:13

bunnybunnybunnybunny · 07/02/2025 09:09

Quilted jackets have been a thing for a good few years now. The fact it's in a high street store means at high saturation point. This is usually a sign a particular trend cycle is coming to its end, particularly in terms of how on trend it is. However, that said, these kinds of jackets will be around for a good while yet, so it will be a good purchase and something you can wear indefinitely. The only thing that will date is the colour and cut.

Daft question perhaps, but how can you identify trends before they've reached the end of a cycle? I'm very rural, and whenever I go to a city, there is so much variety I just can't tell whats going on.

foreverbasil · 07/02/2025 15:17

ginasevern · 07/02/2025 13:05

I had one almost identical to that in 1975 (they were fashionable then). Wish I'd kept it.

Me too! I loved that jacket. I bought it from a market stall with money from my first Saturday job, happy days

Ilovemyshed · 07/02/2025 15:21

Just goes to show there is nothing nee in the fashion world!

FoolishHips · 07/02/2025 15:30

It isn't the most flattering item. I don't think it makes good financial sense to waste all that money on this jacket when you could find something much nicer from a charity shop or Vinted. But I'm probably not the person to ask because I haven't changed my style since the early 90s and don't intend to.

ByWaryCrab · 07/02/2025 15:36

Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 09:01

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-oversized-quilted-jacket/p/clp60721343
I am seeing these in store and online in various retailers and think it could be a good weight for spring and different to the usual rain coat or denim jacket.
i saw a young woman wearing similar with wider leg jeans, suited her .
I am a lot older 😆 , youngest daughter said “ ugh “ so I thought I’d ask you lovely people

Love them 💖

canyouletthedogoutplease · 07/02/2025 16:03

Zara have been doing these in different prints for a few seasons, and they're currently everywhere. I've got a couple and they're handy for spring, or for winter layered under a bigger coat over a fine knit.

SiobhanSharpe · 07/02/2025 16:33

I have just returned from Spain where it seems at least every second man, woman or child was wearing a quilted jacket, or gilet.
Perhaps the style has reached saturation point.
I can't recall any busy printed patterns though. Thank heavens.

Coffeeishot · 07/02/2025 16:36

ginasevern · 07/02/2025 13:05

I had one almost identical to that in 1975 (they were fashionable then). Wish I'd kept it.

I'm sure there was an early 90s maybe late 80s. Trend for them because I had 1 I'm sure I got it in C&A

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Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 17:05

Cremeeggtime · 07/02/2025 09:18

I like the black and white one m&s have more, it closes at the front which seems more practical too.

Ah yes just looked and saw that online It’s lovely

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BreatheAndFocus · 07/02/2025 17:06

Sorry - I don’t like it at all. It looks like an oven glove!

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Curryingfavour · 07/02/2025 17:09

TemporaryPosition · 07/02/2025 15:13

Daft question perhaps, but how can you identify trends before they've reached the end of a cycle? I'm very rural, and whenever I go to a city, there is so much variety I just can't tell whats going on.

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I’m also semi rural and like a confused meerkat in any clothing store

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IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 07/02/2025 17:29

Not terribly keen on it. It's described as "over sized" but it isn't. It doesn't look practical as a jacket and wouldn't replace a raincoat or even a denim jacket. It's more an indoors jacket , in the same way a cardigan is, or outdoors only in warmer weather.

I prefer the shape and colour of this , which looks like a jacket.

Plumo padded jacket

Florina Jacket - Plümo Ltd

navy blue floral kimono jacket with teal collar

https://www.plumo.com/products/Florina-Jacket.html

spiderlight · 07/02/2025 17:30

BreatheAndFocus · 07/02/2025 17:06

Sorry - I don’t like it at all. It looks like an oven glove!

That's exactly what DH and I said when we saw it in the store the other day.