The fashion retailer has discounted the popular velvet blazer in a special offer
With Christmas nearly upon us, the party season will soon be underway. Shoppers searching for festive looks are loving a ‘glamorous’ velvet blazer on sale at Marks & Spencer. The high street fashion retailer is a favourite with many shoppers, thanks to its stylish ranges, and the chain could have a new crowd-pleaser on its hands.
Reviewers have heaped praise on M&S’s Cotton Rich Velvet Waisted Tailored Blazer, and it’s currently on sale for £64 from £80. The product description states: “This velvet blazer has a silky-smooth feel and a flattering shape.
“The cotton-rich piece is cut to a tailored fit, with added stretch for comfort. A double-button fastening and cinched waist provide a sleek silhouette. Finished with two front pockets for your essentials.”
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For shoppers looking for something different, M&S’s current offers include a £40 Single Breasted Blazer, a £48 Tweed Sparkly Collarless Blazer with Wool, and a £56 Satin Waisted Blazer.
Elsewhere, Next is selling a £48 Black Embellished Stud Ruched Sleeve Occasion Blazer, Monsoon sells a £95 Mila Single Breasted Velvet Blazer Blue, or Boden offers a £179 Stamford Velvet Blazer.
For shoppers interested in the Cotton Rich Velvet Waisted Tailored Blazer, M&S reviewers awarded the blazer an average rating of 4.6 out of five. The blazer is available in sizes 6 to 24, and customers report that it is true to size. While the blazer received lots of positive reviews, not all customers were impressed.
A happy reviewer wrote: “This is a beautiful velvet jacket. Well made, flattering shape, great material. Goes beautifully with velvet trousers. Also looks great with jeans. Great buy.”
A second buyer said: “Unbelievable quality – thick luxurious velvet with a fabulous lining and cut – a great bargain at the price and I love the silver buttons as I wear silver jewellery and home can look very bling!”
But someone else with criticisms said: “Sleeves are far too long. The length of the jacket was perfect. The overall fit was good. So I paid to have the sleeves made shorter. This adds a lot onto the cost of a jacket that will probably only get worn over Christmas and New Year.”
Another shopper thought: “Glamorous jacket let down by the buttons. Stunning velvet, well fitted jacket with good length sleeves. Only downside being the cheap looking buttons.” A different customer with some negative feedback added: “Really like this jacket.
“Well fitting. It’s a good shade of black too. The arms are possible a little shorter but that’s good for me. The only thing I didn’t like are the buttons. I’ve changed them and it looks much better in my opinion.”
Meanwhile, a customer with mixed thoughts said: “Nice jacket, well fitted, good quality for the price, will be wearing this over the Xmas season as will go with jeans as well as dresses. Fits on the slightly smaller side for me (size 14) so wearing it over bulky tops might be a issue.”
Despite this, there was plenty of praise. Another positive review read: “Great style and quality will have this piece for years to come.”
