‘This jacket is fab, good fit and high quality fabric- I’m saving up for another in a different colour!’
If you make one smart style investment this season, experts are saying it should be Boden’s new Gloucester Mac in grey-brown multigingham, because the fashionable piece is shaping up to be the jacket we’ll all be chasing this spring.
Think of it as the seasonal equivalent of M&S’ Padded Barn Jacket, the £75 winter favourite that sold out across the country and pretty much every M&S shopper had on rotation. That coat’s spring sister has arrived, and she’s got all the makings of an it jacket in her own right.
At £189, it’s definitely an investment piece, but the details on Boden’s Gloucester mac do feel very much worth the splurge. The classic gingham print gives it a fresh, preppy twist that works with everything from tailoring to weekend jeans, and the slightly cropped cut makes it relaxed without looking oversized or sloppy.
We love how the brand suggests pairing it with pops of cherry red. It’s also a jacket that looks good with a floaty dress and boots or with a simple T-shirt and chinos, which is exactly the versatility we want as the weather remains a little unstable.
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Design-wise, the mac silhouette is timeless, and the muted gingham keeps it feeling modern and stylish rather than twee. However, if gingham isn’t for you, then there are two other colour choices to pick from: navy (sort of a denim effect) and cappuccino.
Though the jacket is a new-in design, there are a few promising reviews already hitting the comment section for the piece.
One writes: “This is a really lovely jacket, I’m a size 10, 5’7 and the size 10 fits like a glove. Nice heavy fabric, will be perfect for spring.”
“This jacket is fab, good fit and high quality fabric. It fits true to size. I’m saving up for another in a different colour!” says a second. A third, however, mentioned their usual size felt a little too big, so they exchanged it for a smaller one.
Just like the M&S barn jacket became the seasonal coat to own through autumn and winter, Boden’s gingham mac has that same ‘everyone will want it’ feel. So if you fancy getting one for yourself, we suggest doing so while the stock looks good!
