The classy coat is perfect for wearing to any formal events in the cooler weather and shoppers are snapping it up quickly as it has got them “many compliments”.
While the summer wedding season may have drawn to a close, autumn and winter ceremonies are just around the corner. Instead of breezy dresses and lightweight shawls, fashion enthusiasts will likely be reaching for warmer layers to fend off the chill.
Simply throwing on any old puffer jacket or windbreaker won’t cut it at a loved one’s wedding, which is why shoppers are snapping up White Stuff’s Karla Velvet Coat in dark plum. Priced at £140, it might not be the cheapest jacket out there, but it’s perfect for formal events during the colder months.
Made from 98% cotton with a touch of elastane for added stretch, the Karla Velvet Coat is guaranteed to become a wardrobe staple over the coming weeks and months. The soft-to-the-touch jacket features a longer length, designed to fall to mid-thigh, and a funnel neckline.
The jacket is fully lined and comes complete with pockets. It’s available in sizes six to 24 in both petite and regular lengths. If you’re a fan of the silhouette but not so keen on the colour, fear not. The Karla Velvet Coat also comes in six other shades, including black, chartreuse, and dusky rose, reports the Manchester Evening News.
For those with a bit more cash to splash, Monsoon’s Viv Velvet Trim Military Coat is on offer for £160. With a velvet-accented collar, pockets and buttons, this military-inspired coat will have you strutting your stuff in style.
Alternatively, a more budget-friendly choice is on offer at Next, with the Berry Red Quilted Velvet Jacket priced at £52. Designed with a fitted, boxy silhouette, the jacket has been made from a quilted padded velvet fabric featuring a military-inspired collar.
Meanwhile, at White Stuff, the Karla Velvet Coat enjoys an overall star rating of 4.3 out of five from 630 reviews. One delighted customer commented: “Perfect smart casual winter coat. Can be dressed up or down to wear with jeans or dresses.”
Another wrote: “Really stylish coat that has got many compliments, I now have it in the navy blue and maroon. Lovely to wear, and I can get a thick cardigan underneath in the winter if need be.
“I absolutely love this coat,” someone else remarked. “The fabric is lightweight and soft with a lovely lining. The style is simple and very flattering.
“It’s the sort of coat you could wear for a dressy evening out or with casual jeans in the day. I chose the pink colour and so pleased I did as it’s a lovely shade of dusky deep rose pink. All in all, this is a brilliant adition to my wardrobe.”
Amongst the less enthusiastic reviews, one customer awarded the Karla Velvet Coat a three-star rating because it was ‘too big’. The review states: “Lovely coat, just too big. I loved the fabric and the colour as I wanted to get away from black, but it was sadly too big and no size available to downsize too.”
However, another customer was thrilled with their recent White Stuff purchase, stating: “This coat is smart and casual at the same time. I love the mixture of quilting and fabric.
“Roomy but smart pockets and a good-looking stand-up collar to keep the warmth in. I am very slim, I’m 5ft 4ins and the size 8 is perfect. Warm enough for cold weather and room for a jumper underneath if it’s very chilly.”
