Marks & Spencer shoppers are praising the retailer's Padded Feather and Down Gilet, priced at £40, describing it as 'lightweight' and saying it keeps them 'so warm' as temperatures drop. The gilet, available in an on-trend bitter chocolate shade, currently holds a 4.7 star rating on the Marks & Spencer website.
Sizing and Key Features
The gilet is available in sizes 6 to 20, with shoppers who have purchased it reporting that it fits true to size. It features a cosy funnel neckline and a practical zip-through fastening. According to Marks & Spencer, the 'feather-and-down padding offers protection from the elements'.
The garment also comes with a drawstring bag, allowing it to be folded away and stored in a handbag when not in use. This feature has been highlighted by multiple customers as a convenient addition for carrying the gilet while out and about.
Shopper Reviews and Feedback
Customer reviews on the Marks & Spencer website are largely positive. Nicki commented: "Excellent gilet. Perfect shaping and length and weight. So good that my daughter has ordered her own after I told her she wasn't borrowing mine!!"
A second shopper wrote: "Really gorgeous gilet, very soft and lightweight, good deep pockets. Very pleased with this purchase, can't wait to wear it. Really reasonably priced, this is great value." Jude posted: "Excellent value, lovely stylish gilet. On trend colour." Sandy shared: "This gilet is so warm and light. The quality is great this come with a little bag it can roll up and fit into."
Another customer added: "Beautiful gilet, lovely brown colour. Lightweight, has a useful bag for storage when out. Looking forward to wearing it."
Mixed Experiences and Alternatives
However, not all feedback was positive. One buyer wrote: "Washed badly, very upset. Had to buy drying balls to try to plump out the padding. Can't wear it." Nina, who described the gilet as her fourth down gilet, offered a tip: "Love these down gilets. This is probably my fourth. So warm for such a little garment. Great for layering. Will continue to purchase in all colours. Washes well too but remember to tumble dry with a dryer ball or tennis ball to plump the feathers back up."
For shoppers considering alternatives, Joules' Minx Showerproof Diamond Quilted Gilet is priced at £49.95 and comes in black, navy blue, chocolate brown, khaki green, pink and port. Debenhams is selling the Lighthouse Clothing Laurel Women's Gilet for £59.99, available in navy, duck egg blue, rose, purple, crimson, red, mid navy, terracotta, coral, indigo, light green, brown, burgundy and pale green.
