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Is it me, or is this a pretty ghastly look? Even if you’re young?

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Witzend Sun 15-Sept-24 12:44:10

In an email from M&S just now.

OldEnough2noBetter Mon 16-Sept-24 16:59:26

ReportNetherbyg84 I'm in Glasgow too, mid 50s, size 14/16. My issue is I'm short - 5 foot 1.5 inches - yes, the half-inch is very important smile. M&S have been making trousers/jeans in several lengths for ages but they seem to think that short women can wear standard tops, jackets and coats - we can't. We end up looking oversized and 'drookit' like the sulky model pictured here. As for sulky models, that's always been fashionable. For some reason, fashion thinks sullen is cool. 250 quid for a gold leather parka/cagoule is a complete rip-off, especially when pensioners can't even afford fuel this year. M&S aren't thinking straight; this makes them look callous.

TiggyW Mon 16-Sept-24 16:29:00

This was my personal favourite in Asda last Spring. 🤣 Is she trying to be gender neutral?

Saabsal Mon 16-Sept-24 16:24:35

Dreadful! Not just the model but the clothes too.

TiggyW Mon 16-Sept-24 16:22:15

Typical tall, stick thin miserable looking model! Looks as though the jacket is falling off her shoulders. Wouldn’t suit me anyway as I prefer longer jackets. I do like real leather though, but the loss of the Winter fuel allowance won’t allow me to shop in M&S! Maybe from Vinted…

Diplomat Mon 16-Sept-24 15:41:34

Will be sticking to smart and stylish. Sadly M&S are trying to appeal to the younger generation who wouldn't shop there. I'm more Whitestuff & John Lewis now.

mokryna Mon 16-Sept-24 15:07:48

One section I like in M&S is the recently bought Jaeger clothing. Mind you, I didn’t step out my habitual zone of long and short sleeved striped t-shirts.

Ilovedogs22 Mon 16-Sept-24 14:48:36

grin😁😄😃😀🤣

Maggiemaybe Mon 16-Sept-24 14:37:33

I like the skirt as well. I’m not to be trusted with leather though since I believed the one person online who claimed that my beloved suede skirt would withstand a gentle 20 degree wash. Spoiler alert - it did not.

Jewelle Mon 16-Sept-24 14:37:06

Maggiemaybe

You’ll have to be quick, Jewelle. It looks as though it’s sold out in most stores as well.

Yes they have 4 left and I can collect tomorrow morning from my local branch!

Allira Mon 16-Sept-24 14:35:58

I think sulky’s been a popular look for models for many years

Thank goodness. My "resting face" is miserable. 🙁

Maggiemaybe Mon 16-Sept-24 14:34:08

You’ll have to be quick, Jewelle. It looks as though it’s sold out in most stores as well.

Jewelle Mon 16-Sept-24 14:32:04

Ooh I like that jacket! Not the overall look but the jacket may just pop into my online basket!

SparklyGrandma Mon 16-Sept-24 14:30:50

Their cotton socks are comfy and vfm.

Jess20 Mon 16-Sept-24 14:29:15

I don't like it but then fashion has always been about differentiating yourself from those not so much in the know. She looks a lot better than I do even when I'm trying, so who am I to criticise just because I wouldn't wear it. I bet my mother had similar thoughts when she helped me patch fashionably frayed loons and tried not to comment on the length of my micro-mini skirts...😂

Maggiemaybe Mon 16-Sept-24 14:28:26

Oh, I’m wrong, there are four left in size 10! Sadly I haven’t got a spare £250.

Maggiemaybe Mon 16-Sept-24 14:26:13

I quite like the look. And I’m obviously not the only one, as all sizes of that jacket are sold out online. smile

I think sulky’s been a popular look for models for many years.

montymops Mon 16-Sept-24 14:22:47

I quite like it!! She has a serious face - yes- but that’s ok.

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Mon 16-Sept-24 14:01:41

M&S have really list their way with women's fashion. They are trying to appeal to the young market but they would not shop in M&S. I like their underwear, find the odd item of clothing here and there but really struggle now to find an outfit from their ranges. I now shop online a lot as the choice is better and I can try on at home with correct underwear, shoes, accessories etc. Never thought I'd prefer online to actual shopping but I do now.

cc Mon 16-Sept-24 14:00:06

Greyisnotmycolour

It looks like someone trying to jazz up school uniform.

Exactly what I thought. Just asking for a detention!

win Mon 16-Sept-24 13:52:47

Witzend

In an email from M&S just now.

I think.........The jacket would be lovely with jeans and the rest of the outfit would look great with a black cardigan instead, or coloured if you waned to cheer it up.

hamster58 Mon 16-Sept-24 13:48:45

I find the ads in emails from M&S quite weird. The models often look like expressionless aliens and the poses are strange and don’t show off the clothes.That one is a good example….

knspol Mon 16-Sept-24 13:38:46

Not to my taste at all but I think probably lots of younger people would love it. As for the model I think most models have that kind of sulky look nowadays.

Quizzer Mon 16-Sept-24 13:22:12

Hardly ever shop at M&S now. I don’t like the designs, their sizing is erratic and the website search engine is rubbish.

nanna8 Mon 16-Sept-24 13:20:01

Looks like one of those poor homeless street kids to me. Or some kid playing truant from school.

Polwal Mon 16-Sept-24 13:18:17

She doesn't look too impressed herself 😁