Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: A jacket that's not a blazer.....in black AND cream!

Thank you for the mention Avril! It's a great ...

2015-05-02T22:23:27.974+01:00

Thank you for the mention Avril! It's a great look & one that I plan on mixing up often! I like the Next one with the sleeves pulled up but it's not practical to always wear it like that! Love the cream one but it's not practical with little ones in tow! The black MP one is definitely more you! x

See I love them all, so that's no help is it?!...

2015-04-26T08:52:46.115+01:00

See I love them all, so that's no help is it?! There are some lovely bits in the Mary Portas range, but I think they really do need to be tried on don't they, as a hanger really doesn't do them justice - they need a body inside them!.I've been wanting to wear a shorter jacket lately, but the only ones I have are pleather, which isn't actually that suited to the warm weather we've been having, so thanks for the inspo! xx

I'm so slow on the denim dress one. Had some p...

2015-04-25T23:17:44.486+01:00

I'm so slow on the denim dress one. Had some phone problems today which prevented me getting photos. But it won't suit you - I know that already. The tunic style, short, shapeless ones look AMAZING on you...but on me, they are all wrong. I've had denim dress envy for so long...hopefully I've sorted it this year. Ax

I could so see you in that cream one - would be am...

2015-04-25T23:14:03.752+01:00

I could so see you in that cream one - would be amazing on you! Still undecided on the black ones...will mull it over a bit longer x

Love that reasoning 'the kids will soon be off...

2015-04-25T23:09:05.374+01:00

Love that reasoning 'the kids will soon be off for 2 months'!!! Oh ok then! x

Thanks Fiona - you're right...it's fab. I&...

2015-04-25T23:08:04.169+01:00

Thanks Fiona - you're right...it's fab. I'm easily swayed by all the comments x

Thanks Jane - I really love her range..it's so...

2015-04-25T23:03:25.644+01:00

Thanks Jane - I really love her range..it's so nicely cut. It's my favourite brand in HOF! Ax

I don't even clean the stairs dressed in scruf...

2015-04-25T23:02:27.198+01:00

I don't even clean the stairs dressed in scruffy gear, not to mind a cream jacket....you're an inspiration! Perhaps another blog in this - 'dressing up for housework' ?! x

Thank you Lynne - oh, ok then :) x

2015-04-25T23:00:06.705+01:00

Thank you Lynne - oh, ok then :) x

I have to do some more pinterest searches to find ...

2015-04-25T22:59:39.160+01:00

I have to do some more pinterest searches to find other ways to wear it but yes - the black one is going back but having tried on the MP black one, I'm not sure if it will work. It's rather strange looking when open - which is how I wear my jackets. The search goes on! Hope you're having a great weekend Michelle, Ax

Thank you Emma - it's a keeper for sure :) x

2015-04-25T22:57:25.797+01:00

Thank you Emma - it's a keeper for sure :) x

Thanks lovely - I think you're right - I just ...

2015-04-25T22:57:07.166+01:00

Thanks lovely - I think you're right - I just need to try it a few other ways. Hope you're over the jet lag and had a good week! Ax

I love that too Sue - it's such a great shape....

2015-04-25T22:54:07.551+01:00

I love that too Sue - it's such a great shape. Thanks! Ax

haha - you are totally thinking along my lines...I...

2015-04-25T22:52:25.828+01:00

haha - you are totally thinking along my lines...I don't think it's going to be a school run jacket but I think I will enjoy wearing it at other times. Thanks for helping with the decision :) x

Hi Carol - on the Avignon trousers, I got the S-M ...

2015-04-25T22:51:00.846+01:00

Hi Carol - on the Avignon trousers, I got the S-M and they come up smaller than my jersey harems - more like a small 12 or a large 10. I'd probably size up if you're in-between. One thing I will say is that if you're tall, they'll come up a bit short in the leg so that's another reason to size up perhaps? They're perfect on me but I've short legs and a long body (so possibly similar shaped?!). No low slung crotch going on either which is good :)
Oh and you are totally right re the MP black jacket - I'm not sure it's going to work as it looks a bit odd open. I tried it today. Back to the drawing board on the black one but I think I will keep the cream one and try it out a few more causal ways.
Ax

The cream one is fab on you! And I don't agree...

2015-04-25T19:28:29.947+01:00

The cream one is fab on you! And I don't agree with you - it is FINE to wear on a casual basis!!! What a versatile jacket...dressed up or done. You have got to keep it! Re the black one, check first what the second Mary Portas one looks like unzipped...which is pretty much how you'd wear it...before you make up your mind. You might find it looks rubbish after all! BTW...I LOVe your Hush Avignon trousers. I have been so tempted by them after struggling to find khaki trousers. Can you tell me if they are true to size - and, as always the risk with me (I must be long bodied) the crotch - low slung or a good fit?!!

I like it a lot, but I think it's too dressy f...

2015-04-25T18:02:01.700+01:00

I like it a lot, but I think it's too dressy for the school run, you're right. That doesn't mean you have to return it though ;-)
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The cream one is a keeper, it looks great on you, ...

2015-04-25T06:58:09.721+01:00

The cream one is a keeper, it looks great on you, I love the shape of the waterfall one too x

No way can you return the cream one, it looks so g...

2015-04-24T22:57:07.818+01:00

No way can you return the cream one, it looks so good on and will go with loads of different outfits x

Ooh, I absolutely love the cream Mary Portas one! ...

2015-04-24T19:39:27.269+01:00

Ooh, I absolutely love the cream Mary Portas one! xxx
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I think the shape of the first black one is a bit ...

2015-04-24T19:38:07.532+01:00

I think the shape of the first black one is a bit too worky, if you know what I mean....now the second black one, that is definitely a bit more edgy and says trendy school run mum to me! Onto to the cream number....I got out a cream jacket that I've had for a couple of years last week and have always kept for *best* in case of getting it dirty! Last week I dragged it down and wore it casually and now I'm in love with it all over again and will get the wear out of it at last! I would persevere with the cream one as it is gorgeous! xx

I love the dream one, Avril. It suits you so well ...

2015-04-24T19:19:09.458+01:00

I love the dream one, Avril. It suits you so well - keep it!!! Lynne xx

Barf to that the cream one is ace. Keep it, keep i...

2015-04-24T13:22:24.143+01:00

Barf to that the cream one is ace. Keep it, keep it!! Had to chuckle, I'm wearing my cream blazer today and found myself cleaning the stairs and landing (properly kneeling down and everything). Kids think I'm a looney tune x

Both the Mary Portas jackets get my vote Avril, ju...

2015-04-24T11:21:28.459+01:00

Both the Mary Portas jackets get my vote Avril, just stunning.
Jane xx
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I think the cream is heavenly Avril - keep it!

2015-04-24T11:18:24.419+01:00

I think the cream is heavenly Avril - keep it!