Marks and Spencer’s Pure Cotton Waisted Collared Cape Coat was recently hailed as one of the best spring jackets for 2026 on This Morning
Trench coats have remained a timeless staple of spring fashion for years, perfect for practical layering for those warmer days without compromising on appearance. Recently, shoppers have been rushing to snap up one particular jacket after it featured on ITV’s This Morning.
The Pure Cotton Waisted Collared Cape Coat from Marks and Spencer was highlighted as among the best spring jackets for 2026 during a segment presented by fashion guru Jo Good. Since then, style enthusiasts have been heaping praise on it, describing it as a piece that that ‘instantly elevates’ spring outfits.
Retailing at £75 and stocked in sizes extra-small to extra-large, the coat delivers a more contemporary take of the iconic design, featuring a shorter length and nipped-in waist for a fresh, modern feel. It includes premium touches such as a removable cape collar and toggles to create shape and definition, with buyers remarking it ‘looks far more expensive than the price tag.’
During the programme, Jo Good said: “Oh my goodness all of us have been lusting after this. This is what we call a modern trench. Don’t you just love the colour – that beautiful olive. It’s a real British heritage style. I love the toggle – it’s elasticated at the waist and also this [cape] is detachable – isn’t it dramatic. I absolutely love it.”
The jacket has also won praise from former S Club star Rachel Stevens. Showcasing her styling choices from the latest Marks and Spencer collection, she said: “Outerwear really makes an outfit for me. You can wear the simplest look, and the right jacket instantly elevates everything.”
Pure Cotton Waisted Collared Cape Coat
With its detachable cape collar, this parka-style coat creates a modern silhouette. Regular fit, with a zip and popper fastening and drawstring waist for a flattering shape.
The popular pure cotton coat comes fully lined and boasts a zip-and-popper fastening, alongside spacious front pockets for daily essentials. The adjustable waist enables wearers to nip it in for a more fitted silhouette, making it equally suitable for casual denim or flowing spring dresses, reports Nottinghamshire Live.
Meanwhile, the Camel Tie Trench Jacket at Nobody’s Child offers another take on the timeless trench, featuring a contemporary neck tie detail. It’s double the cost of Marks and Spencer’s alternative at £149, although customers have praised it as ‘elegant’ and ‘perfect for spring’.
For those seeking a more wallet-friendly choice, ASOS stocks this Stradivarius Cape trench coat in stone for £45.99. Crafted from 57% Cotton, its fabric quality is less luxurious than M&S or Nobody’s Child, and it’s only available in two sizes – S/M and M/L, but provides an accessible entry point to the trend.
Back at Marks and Spencer, feedback for the Pure Cotton Waisted Collared Cape Coat indicates the garment has already cultivated a devoted fanbase. One shopper said: “Beautiful jacket. Great fit and true to size. Colour is great as it will go with most other colours. Ideal for spring, summer and autumn.
“High quality material. I have had many compliments from others when I have worn this. Love the fact you can remove the cape section if needed, I would not as this makes this jacket stand out from the crowd.”
Another added: “Great Quality. I saw this jacket on This Morning so I ordered it online and I was very pleased with it. The style is really unique as the cape comes off if you do not want it on. In the rain it stops you getting wet, true to size, looks stylish, great color goes with everything.”
Much like Rachel Stevens, yet another reviewer praised how it transforms any ensemble, commenting: “Such a gorgeous jacket! The shape is so beautiful and elevates an outfit straight away. Feels like it is really well made and excited to wear this all spring.
“Excellent quality. Looks far more expensive than the price tag,” wrote a fourth. “I have been asked by several strangers where I bought it. Only quibbles being sleeves are long on me but that I can live with.”
A fifth customer commented: “I absolutely adore this jacket with a detachable cape. I’m in my early 40s and this is a true millennial coat but with an updated and age-appropriate finish. It’s also 100% cotton.”
Shoppers can find the M&S coat here.
