Parts of the UK are seeing the first signs of spring sunshine, which means many will be digging out their spring and summer clothing ready for some warmer weather.
But if you’re looking for the perfect outerwear to layer up against the chillier spring evenings, M&S has you covered – with this Feather & Down Quilted Packaway Puffer Jacket that’s ‘ideal’ even as the seasons change.
The lightweight puffer is crafted from a comfy nylon material on the outside, with a horizontal baffle stitching for a stylish aesthetic. It is lined with 90% down and 10% feather, making it super-comfy to wear, and is finished with a zip-through fastening, a cosy funnel neck, and two handy zipped side pockets.
The jacket also boasts Marks and Spencer’s patented Stormwear™ technology, meaning it is made with an innovative, water-repellent finish to protect from light rain showers.
The jacket comes in a regular fit in sizes 6-24, and is available in four colours: Pink Shell, Black, Hunter Green, and Light Natural. It even packs away neatly into a bag for easy, on-the-go storage – with shoppers saying it is the perfect jacket to pack to take on holidays.
M&S’ Quilted Packaway Puffer Jacket will cost you £55 – but fans of the department store love the garment, and say they would go back and buy it again. The coat has been given an overall rating of 4.7 stars out of five on the M&S website.
One reviewer said: “Lovely jacket for spring/summer. Very light and folds up small into bag provided for use when needed. Pretty pink colour and fits true to size.”
Another said: “Very lightweight, but warm. Bought for a spring holiday. Very light, so packable and easy to slip on. Cosy, too.”
A third wrote: “Lovely jacket which I have got for spring. It is a good fit, beautifully made, and I love the colour (pink). It’s very light and rolls up into a small packaway – ideal for day out/hols in variable weather and cool evenings.”
Meanwhile, a fourth shopper commented: “Lovely and light, but cosy. Pink is an ideal summer colour. Size fits perfectly. Would be ideal for cool summer evenings.”
However, one customer offered some feedback on the jacket, saying: “Easy to pack and was very useful, BUT, it really needs a hood. Getting caught in the rain without head protection I became very wet and dishevelled.”
And another felt the jacket was too thin, commenting: “Was a bit disappointed at how thin it is, thought there would be a bit more padding to it. Will be okay for summer.”
Those who are on the lookout for a similar jacket elsewhere could try Uniqlo’s Ultra Light Down Jacket, which is available in seven colours, and has been reduced from £69.90 to £59.90 until March 2.
Meanwhile, another option is Superdry’s Hooded Fuji Padded Jacket, available in five colours at £66.49, down from £94.99. This jacket features a slim fit for a tailored look.