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Marks & Spencer's £40 autumnal jacket is 'great for when weather gets cooler'
Marks & Spencer's Padded Collared Short Jacket, priced at £40, has drawn enthusiastic reviews from shoppers who describe it as ideal for autumn. Meanwhile, Roman's Suedette Button Jacket and New Look's faux suede options offer alternatives at various price points.
As the UK weather turns cooler and wetter, shoppers are already eyeing autumn layers. Among the early seasonal offerings, Marks & Spencer's Padded Collared Short Jacket has attracted attention for its price and practicality. Priced at £40, the jacket is available in bitter chocolate and sage green, in sizes 6 to 24, as reported by Birmingham Live.
The retailer describes the jacket as a 'wardrobe staple', noting it is 'lightly padded and partially lined' — suitable for 'days when there's a chill in the air', according to Birmingham Live. It features a collared neckline, a button-up front, and two welt pockets for storing small items.
Customer reviews have been largely positive, earning the jacket a 4.7-star rating on the M&S website, per Birmingham Live. One shopper, Betty, wrote: "Love this jacket, will be great for when the weather turns cooler. I bought the chocolate colour which is absolutely lovely. This jacket is slightly padded and not at all bulky, great to throw on when doing school runs or a quick dog walk."
Another reviewer, Myra, commented: "Nice modern look short jacket. Love the colour. Slightly padded but still light weight. Nice jacket for driving car in winter."
Some shoppers noted sizing quirks. Customers have said the jacket 'fits a little big', as Birmingham Live reported, and one buyer mentioned returning it because it was "a bit too big", while another said they "went down a size as it was an 'oversize' style".
Alternatives on the High Street
The M&S jacket sits alongside other autumn options at similar price points. Birmingham Live noted that Roman's Cotton Twill Quilted Jacket also costs £40, coming in sage and made from soft cotton twill. New Look offers a Hooded Cropped Puffer Jacket for £39.99, available in dark brown, dark burgundy, mink, cream, and black.
The Suedette Trend
Beyond padded styles, faux suede jackets are making a comeback, as Surrey Advertiser reported. Roman's Suedette Button Jacket has drawn considerable praise from shoppers. It is available in five colours — burgundy, chocolate, khaki, light pink, and stone — and retails at £60 full price, though new customers can get it for £45 with code AFRPLC25Q226, and existing customers for £54 with code EXTRA, according to Surrey Advertiser.
The jacket is machine washable and suitable for office or casual wear. Shoppers have described it as 'excellent value for money', with one customer remarking that "the fabric is so soft and the jacket has some weight about it", and another noting it "has more substance to it than I thought it would have". Another buyer said: "Absolutely love this jacket, and a perfect length and very stylish. Wore it last night and several people said they loved my jacket and where I'd bought it. Very pleased with my purchase."
One recurring criticism, as shared by a customer, was that the jacket is not fully lined throughout: "Good value for money. Nice colour and stitching. Pocket flaps lined, a pity the whole jacket isn't. Size good fit and sleeves not too long."
Comparing Options
At Marks and Spencer, a similar Suedette Button Through Short Jacket is priced at £55, in grey blue or olive green, featuring a classic regular fit with a smart wide collar and button-through fastening, as Surrey Advertiser reported. For a more budget-friendly option, New Look's Oversized Faux Suede Biker Jacket is reduced from £64.99 to £26, in sizes 8–14 and colours dark brown and tan.
Customers have praised Roman's version for its versatility and quality. One shopper said: "This is a fabulous jacket, great quality and so versatile. I love the colour too which is going to match all my autumn clothes. I've received many compliments when wearing it." Another noted: "Love this jacket. Great quality and lovely fit. This will be perfect for autumn."
How each outlet told it
Birmingham Live
Framing: Highlights the jacket's £40 price and its suitability for cooler weather, while leaving out colour options and availability details. — Promotional and enthusiastic, exemplified by the quote: 'Love this jacket, will be great for when the weather turns cooler.'
Facts Included:
The Padded Collared Short Jacket from Marks & Spencer is available in bitter chocolate and sage green.
The jacket is priced at £40.
It is available in sizes 6 to 24 and customers have said it 'fits a little big'.
The jacket features a collared neckline, button-up front, and two welt pockets.
M&S describes it as a 'wardrobe staple', 'lightly padded and partially lined'.
The jacket has a 4.7 star rating on the M&S website.
Shopper quotes are included from Myra, Betty, and two unnamed buyers, including one who returned it as too big and another who sized down.
Comparisons are made to Roman's Cotton Twill Quilted Jacket at £40 and New Look's Hooded Cropped Puffer Jacket at £39.99.
Framing: Focuses on customer compliments and the jacket's autumn suitability, while omitting specific pricing and discount codes. — Positive and persuasive, illustrated by the customer quote: 'I've received many compliments when wearing it.'
Facts Included:
Roman's Suedette Button Jacket is available in five colours: burgundy, chocolate, khaki, light pink, and stone.
The jacket costs £60 at full price, with discounts for new customers (£45 with code AFRPLC25Q226) and existing customers (£54 with code EXTRA).
The jacket is machine washable and suitable for office or casual wear.
Customer reviews praise the fabric quality and value for money.
One customer noted the jacket is not fully lined throughout.
Comparison made to Marks and Spencer's Suedette Button Through Short Jacket at £55, available in grey blue or olive green.
New Look's Oversized Faux Suede Biker Jacket is reduced from £64.99 to £26, in sizes 8-14 and colours dark brown and tan.
Multiple customer quotes are included, including one who received compliments and another who praised its versatility.
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ClaimThe Padded Collared Short Jacket from Marks & Spencer is available in bitter chocolate and sage green.
ClaimA shopper named Myra said of the Padded Collared Short Jacket: 'Nice modern look short jacket. Love the colour. Slightly padded but still light weight. Nice jacket for driving car in winter.'
ClaimA shopper named Betty said of the Padded Collared Short Jacket: 'Love this jacket, will be great for when the weather turns cooler. I bought the chocolate colour which is absolutely lovely. This jacket is slightly padded and not at all bulky, great to throw on when doing school runs or a quick dog walk.'
ClaimOne buyer of the Padded Collared Short Jacket said: 'It’s a handy smart jacket in a nice shade of green, unfortunately I am returning it as a bit too big.'
ClaimAnother customer said of the Padded Collared Short Jacket: 'Bought this jacket ready for autumn, but couldn’t resist wearing it recently on a blustery August grey day! Went down a size as it was an ‘oversize’ style.'
ClaimA customer said about Roman's Suedette Button Jacket: 'Good value for money. Nice colour and stitching. Pocket flaps lined, a pity the whole jacket isn't. Size good fit and sleeves not too long.'
ClaimA delighted shopper said of Roman's Suedette Button Jacket: "I love brown and autumn colours plus soft suedette makes for a comfortable timeless piece to keep in my wardrobe for many years of wearing."
ClaimAnother purchaser said of Roman's Suedette Button Jacket: "Absolutely love this jacket, and a perfect length and very stylish. Wore it last night and several people said they loved my jacket and where I'd bought it. Very pleased with my purchase."
ClaimA third person commented on Roman's Suedette Button Jacket: "This is a fabulous jacket, great quality and so versatile. I love the colour too which is going to match all my autumn clothes. I've received many compliments when wearing it."