Is this “ in “ now ?

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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

I remember similar jackets from the late 1970s. Didn't like them then! Next up gypsy skirts and espadrilles 😂

I think it’s one of those things that would look slightly “edgy” on young women but frumpy on older women.

DS works in high fashion - he is very style conscious but doesn't care about passing trends. He loves them. (Not sure if that helps.)

Yes, they were. They were only really "in" with weekend hippy types (like me).

I had one back in the 80s and only wore it for cleaning the horses. I think it had previously belonged to my grandma.

If as an adult you’re going to wear a quilted jacket in public, lean into it and get one from Schoffel.

It depends, I'm in my 60's and very slim so would probably look OK. I don't think they suit anyone who is overweight because they add bulk and are slightly oversized.

I wore quilted jackets in the 70's, wouldn't wear them again.

@Doloresparton I think you are being a trifle disparaging in saying that you would suit it because you are very slim.

You’re so right. I love the idea but somehow I feel (and probably look) like an oven glove the moment I put one on. They’re a bit frumpy.

You have to ask yourself, would Kate Middleton wear this? And if the answer is no, you put it down. 😆

I like the idea of quilted jackets, but they are less good in reality. I had a Monsoon one a few years back, but literally the only outfit that went with it was a white teeshirt and jeans, so i hardly ever wore it. It was a bit stiff/rigid, and wasn't remotely warm either (definitely a summer trend). I sold it on Vinted in the end.

I still find myself tempted by some of the jackets in the shops but have to remind myself that I won't get the wear out of it.

I agree @CointreauVersial . The one I bought last year, I was at a loss of what to wear it with. Like you it was jeans and a white tshirt. It made me look boxy and frumpy.

I think it's really nice, the jacket

I like this, I'm shocked as I usually hate anything even hinting at floral

I do see the point - I think it's a style that works better on a slim frame. Other styles work better on curvier frames.

I like the jacket. Also ended up clicking through to a few other items on the M&S website and they actually have some decent stuff, more fashiony than I was expecting.

I think the late 70s ones were better. Slightly longer and nicer colours. I had a patchwork type one in soft pinks and blues. I loved it. My mother hated it. I used to wear it with a tiered skirt and clogs.

@BeanAround I disagree with you. The very fact that they are often loose cut and deconstructed is a plus.

They're a very 1970's thing but they were sold in independent hippy shops reeking of patchouli. I had a slightly longer , but more fitted one which closed with ties, black padded cotton with a cream lining.

Fucking horrible.

I'm 70 and would rather wear an Adidas tracksuit top.

They're really classic and stylish, always liked them, never really owned one, though! I think would instantly smarten up jeans.

Horrendous. Like Mary Berry. Just naff.

That's very mean toward Mary Berry!

I think they've been around a while, I'm sure they were popular in the 00s too. I think the cut and how you wear it matters most.
The boxy cut with wide-legged jeans is a good look - I like the mix of an older, bohemian look with more modern styles. We have a very lovely Indian textile shop which sells these as they are traditional, though longer and more fitted.

That is such a great description of my figure challenges - I need fitted not to ‘lean into frump’ and my husband has occasionally muttered about bed jackets when I was trying out unstructured

What I call granny chic, along with the long pleated skirts that grannies used to live in in the 90s.

@whatawonderfultime yes, it's what you wear it with. I wear quite a bit of secondhand and vintage and the trick is to mix with something more current. Wearing the jacket with wide-legged jeans and trainers as above, is a completely look.