Brushed Checked Overcoat with Wool

Excellent coat and got it at sale price

14 too big 12 too small. Fit is odd.coat looks better unfastened which is not much good for a winter coat. Returned. Sorry.

I am normally a size 10 but ordered a size 8 on the basis of other reviews but it was still too big. Loved the coat however had to return it and the size 6 was out of stock. Marks & Spencer please get your sizes right.

Love this coat it's perfect for the colder month and with just jeans and a jumper. What I would say is I normally have a size 12 for coats because of my shoulders but with this one I changed to a size 10 what now fits perfectly even if I put a thick jumper under it.

Saw it in the store and fell in love with it. I had realised that it was a little on the large side (I'm between a 14/16 at the moment and the size 12 I have still has a bit of room in) but that doesn't bother me :) Ordered two size 12s and then chose the one with the nicest pattern matching- it's really not difficult!

I love this coat. It is perfect for going into Autumn. It is warm and comfortable and I feel great in it. Looks great with jeans or with a smart skirt. I have noticed that some people have marked it down for lack of check alignment and its size. On the first, mine does actually line up quite well and in any event, it doesn't really trouble me. I am though a size 6 to 8 and usually buy a size 10 Winter coat but I bought this in a size 6! (I notice it has sold out now). I think it is due to some extent to the loose styling of the coat but it is true to say it comes up very big. But still lovely in my opinion.

Actually I agree with the other reviewers - it is big but you know what I am pleased about that because I will be able to wear a jacket underneath it or a thick jumper - it is fine and very cosy. I love it!

This is a lovely coat. I take a 14 in coats and jackets, but a 10 was big enough. I tried it on but didn't purchase it at the time. Bought it on line, so just aswell I new what size to order. I have ordered the long blue suede boots to match. Can't wait to get my boots.

this just looked shapeless on me, not at all like the model.

I saw this coat first in store, and was very attracted to it for casual wear. it is striking, cosy and very warm; but WHY OH WHY did M&S have to spoil it by failing to match the large check pattern between the front and back?? It is pattern matched across the front and across the back; but the side seams are totally mismatched, and given the size of the check it sticks out like a sore thumb!! I would rather have paid more to finance the extra fabric required to pattern match. Totally spoilt it in my opinion. The other thing I should say is that is it huge ... I am normally a size 10/12; and I have noticed that M&S coats have gone a lot bigger over the past 2-3 years whereby I have bought a couple in a size 8 - well a 6 was big enough in this one!!