Honestly? Anyone. It doesn’t care if you’re 25 or 55. It’s ageless, like a good bottle of wine or a forgiving pair of jeans. It just works.
Are you a mum who needs to look vaguely human while wrangling toddlers? Yes. A guy who wants to look cool without smelling like a motorcycle gang? This is your jacket. A student trying to look like you have your life together? Bingo.
This gorgeous faux leather jacket from M&S is perfect for winter - RSVP
The cut is slightly cropped (hits just at the hip), so it doesn’t swallow you whole. Even if you’re on the shorter side—like me, at 5’4”—it doesn’t make you look like a lump. It actually gives you legs. Magic, I tell you.
What’s the catch?
Okay, I’ll be honest. The zipper can be a bit… fussy. Sometimes it catches on the lining. It’s not a dealbreaker, but you might have to wrestle it for a second. Consider it a little character-building moment.
And the sleeves? They’re a tiny bit long on me. But that’s easy—just push them up for that “I’m too cool to care” vibe. Problem solved. Style points added.
Also, you’ll need to baby it a little. No tossing it in the washing machine. A gentle wipe with a damp cloth is its spa day. Treat it nice, and it’ll treat you nice.
