COAT: c/o Marks & Spencer | SWEATER: c/o Marks & Spencer | PANTS: c/o Marks & Spencer | SHOES: Ann Taylor | BAG: Phillip Lim | NECKLACE: Maps by A. Jaffe
One of my best friends grew up in London and has the most amazing style. As many of you know, I have a particular fondness for British style, so whenever I see Meghan, I’m often interrogating her on where she found whatever amazing thing she’s wearing that day. Just this past Saturday night when we were out for a girls dinner in Soho, she was wearing the most beautiful coat (super similar to THIS ONE) and, like innumerable gems she has sported in the past, she informed me that it was of course from Marks & Spencer, another one of Britain’s greatest gifts to the world. I spent the rest of our dinner contemplating methods of pilfering the coat, which included at least one failed attempt at bribing the coat check attendant to tell her it was lost. FYI, for all of you New Yorkers, the coat check guy at Le Turtle has zero chill.
After hearing about the magic that is Marks & Spencer for so many years, I had to finally check it out for myself. Enter these AMAZING checked joggers, this perfect chunky knit sweater, and this navy double-breasted coat with cool faux fur collar. I have to say, perusing their online store was an extremely dangerous experience (consider yourself warned). This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of my online purchases from them. It’s entirely possible that I only wear Marks & Spencer clothing from this point forward. The love is real.
But let’s chat price point for a hot sec: I have to say I was a bit skeptical about the quality of the pieces because if you take a quick spin through their site, you’ll see that their prices seem to be in the “way too good to be true” range. However, I’m thrilled (and shocked) to report that the quality of the garments is strikingly good. To top it all off, their packaging was so nice that I did not have to iron a SINGLE THING that I’m wearing between ripping it out of the box like a rabid five-year-old on Christmas morning and wearing it to work the next day. I mean, just take a look at those pants! The drape of the fabric, the quality of the tailoring, the pleating detail at the waist and the cuff at the hem—I’ll take one in every color, please.
And not to wax on about these pants too much, but not only are they beautifully constructed and amazingly comfortable, they’re also my absolute favorite alternative to traditional workwear pants. With the classic check, pleating, and cuffs, they are that perfect mix of classic and trendy—appropriate for every office environment, while still maintaining a little of that extra stylistic oomph with the modified drawstring waist and loose “jogger” fit. If all of that isn’t enough, let me just close with these three words: hidden elastic waistband.
By all means, go ahead and take a moment to compose yourself.
Just like the pants, they spared no detail when it comes to this chunky sweater or double-breasted coat. The sweater is exactly the perfect oversized knit that’s as comfortable and effortlessly chic at the office as it is with ripped jeans on the weekends. It has an amazing cuffed sleeve and a notched hem with a longer length in the back—a particularly clutch detail for mastering that half tucked/half untucked look. Oh, and did I mention that it’s $30? That’s 3-0 dollars. I repeat, it’s THIRTY DOLLARS and comes in four perfect colors. Run don’t walk.
As for the coat, the faux fur collar breathes new life into the classic peacoat style, yet the masterminds at Marks & Spencer ingeniously made the collar detachable so you can remove it when you’re going for a more classic, streamlined look. That little touch makes such a huge difference and truly makes it seem like you own two completely different coats. Feel free to high-five your wallet on this one.



COAT: c/o Marks & Spencer | SWEATER: c/o Marks & Spencer | PANTS: c/o Marks & Spencer | SHOES: Ann Taylor | BAG: Phillip Lim | NECKLACE: Maps by A. Jaffe
Thanks to Shopping Links and Marks & Spencer for partnering on this post!
28 thoughts on “Checked Joggers and Chunky Knit Sweater”
How GORGEOUS are those joggers? I actually find them incredibly flattering! Love the colors here too! x
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These joggers are everything and so perfect for work.
xo
Pinksole
Love your pants!
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Love that chic style! Love that pants especially!
xx
Xin
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I just recently discovered Marks & Spencer too and was totally surprised that it was affordable!! My poor wallet—LOL!
What a great look—this would so work for business or pleasure!
jodie
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I’m so glad you did a post about those joggers. I was swooning when I saw you wearing them on Snapchat. I know I promised that I would take a shopping hiatus after the holidays, but I n-e-e-d those joggers. What’s one more purchase?
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Don’t care for the cropped joggers, but that’s just me. The look overall is great and I LOVE the coat. You can’t go wrong with a classic pea coat and the faux fur collar really takes it up a notch.
This look is on point!!! I’ve been trying to figure out a cute way to wear the sweater and dress pants combo. I love how you put this together. I’ll definitely be trying it out! Love your style!
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Hello, I love the trousers…but need help with the size…I normally wear a 6 short…are the UK sizes the same?
Love your style…
Add 4 for your UK size- although M&S sizes run quite generous. If you’re a small 6, maybe try and 8, if you’re 6-8, a 10 is probably right.
Hi Nancy, I’m a 2-4 USA and always go for a UK 10. I would say either go with a 10 or a 12. As the trousers have a draw string, I would go with a 12 to be on the safe side.
– Gabby
Being from the UK (and therefore having to pay hefty import charges on any of your recommendations purchased from the US – not ideal, but still doesn’t stop me…) I am beyond delighted that you love M&S, as these items are so much easier for me to get hold of! 🙂
I’ve found M&S clothes have really improved over the last couple of years – looking forward to seeing more of your picks! Beth x
Love the joggers. Elegant casual is what 2017 is going to be about. So happy to see a transition back to more tasteful and better quality clothes.
That’s such a gorgeous outfit, the coat is my favourite piece.
Love the joggers, these are right up my alley. How do their things fit size wise- ie when doing the conversion from US to UK sizes what brand equviliante would you say they are (for example does the US size compare to a J Crew size or like a Theory/designer size?- since they run entirely differently)
equivalent* ugh spelling.
I love those pants. How is the sizing? Would your recommend sizing up, down, true to size? How does it relate to US sizing?
I recommend following the sizing guidelines that are provided on their product pages. The “What’s My Size?” button on each page is particularly helpful for converting your typical US size to their UK sizing. For reference, I’m typically a US 2 and am wearing a UK 8 in the pants. I believe a US 2 typically converts to a UK 6, but I like this style of pant on the loose side.
Having lived in the UK and shopped endlessly with M&S, I’ve found that UK designers as well as M&S tend to be at least a size smaller than US brands. I would typically fit in between a US 2-4 and would find the UK 8 slightly small.
Yes, totally agree! I always recommend looking at the sizing chart to find your UK equivalent and then going one size up.
I love the joggers, they look comfier than slacks or suit pants but they are equally appropriate as workwear!
I’m so glad to have found this brand! I’m getting so sick of Banana Republic and J Crew!
Love your pants and your amazing coat!!! Kisses from Italy,
Eni
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Looks so good on you. I wouldn’t have looked twice at this on the website as the styling is rubbish (m and s take note), but I’m off to order it ALL now! Class.
You made those joggers look so chic!
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Great Post and you look so beautiful dear…xx, Neha
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What a beautiful outfit.
Always gorgeous on this blog !!
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Love the outfit it looks great such as beautiful classic look.
Kristy
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