Seasonal shift to lighter layers
After a hot and humid summer, shoppers are turning to transitional pieces such as jackets for cooler weather. Retailers have begun releasing autumn collections, and one item from Roman has attracted particular attention in coverage from local outlets including Birmingham Live, Bristol Post, Cambridge Evening News, Cheshire Live, the Evening Chronicle, Cornwall Live, the Coventry Telegraph, the Daily Post, the Derby Telegraph, Devon Live, Essexlive, Teessidelive, Gloucestershire Live, Kentlive, the Leicester Mercury, My London, Nottinghamshire Live, Plymouth Live, Somerset Live, the Stoke Sentinel and the South Wales Echo.
Roman's Suedette Button Jacket is presented as a versatile option that can move from office settings to casual weekend wear and remain useful through autumn and winter. Coverage across these outlets describes it as a faux-suede transitional garment suitable for immediate wear.
Price, colours and care details
The jacket is listed at a full price of £60. New Roman customers can buy it for £45 using the code AFRPLC25Q226, while existing customers can obtain it for £54 with the code EXTRA, according to the same group of reports. It is offered in five colours: burgundy, chocolate, khaki, light pink and stone.
The piece is machine washable, removing the need for dry cleaning. Outlets note that this practicality forms part of its appeal for everyday use.
Customer comments on fabric and fit
Purchasers quoted in the coverage have focused on the quality of the fabric relative to the price, describing it as excellent value for money. One customer remarked that the fabric is so soft and the jacket has some weight about it. Another observed that it has more substance than expected. These remarks appear with attribution to the Mirror in the local reports.
Additional feedback highlighted in the articles includes comments on colour and seasonal suitability. One shopper described the jacket as a lovely colour and style to take into autumn when worn over dresses and skirts, calling it the right fit for the change of seasons. Another review cited across the outlets stated that the buyer had received many compliments when wearing it.
Some customers have noted a limitation with the construction. Coverage records disappointment that the jacket is not fully lined throughout. One review stated it offered good value for money with nice colour and stitching, adding that the pocket flaps are lined but expressing regret that the whole jacket is not, while confirming a good fit and sleeves that are not too long.
Comparable options on the high street
Suede-style jackets were a notable trend the previous year and appear to be returning, with several high-street retailers adding fresh versions. Marks and Spencer offers a Suedette Button Through Short Jacket at £55 in grey blue or olive green. Reports describe it as having a classic regular fit, a smart wide collar, button-through fastening, a cropped length and full lining for comfortable wear.
For a lower price point, New Look's Oversized Faux Suede Biker Jacket has been reduced from £64.99 to £26. It is available in sizes 8 to 14 in dark brown and tan, according to the same outlets.
Related Roman denim offering
Separately, Manchester Evening News has reported on another Roman product attracting shopper comments: the Wide Leg Stretch Denim Jeans. Priced at £42, they can be purchased by new customers for £31.50 with the code AFRPLC25Q226. The jeans come in sizes 10 to 20 and in seven colours including indigo, black, charcoal, chocolate, khaki, white and light denim. They are made from cotton with elastane, feature a high waistline and wide-leg silhouette, and carry a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 30 reviews. Customer remarks quoted in that report include praise for the absence of a muffin top and a flattering effect on chunky legs. Marks and Spencer High Waisted Wide Leg Jeans are noted at £40 and a Next option at £35, with Roman's own Slim Leg Stretch Jeans listed at £32.
The jacket coverage remains the primary focus of the wider set of local reports, framing the Suedette Button style as a practical and well-received addition to autumn wardrobes amid the seasonal shift in retail offerings.