Best of British Wool Rich Checked Cocoon Coat

I ordered online and it took me a few days to decide whether or not to keep this coat - it is so striking that I am not sure whether I'll be comfortable wearing it every day. In the end I couldn't bear to send it back! More of a swing coat than a cocoon though.

Eyecatching fabric, fabulous hot pink lining and well made. But oh, the fit! You could have got two of me into my standard size 10. It swamped me. Don't know how the neat fit was achieved in the picture - lots of pins, I expect, to hold back the excess fabric. And the collar when buttoned up reached my nose, rather than jawline as depicted. Sooo disappointing Returning the coat. Might try a size 8 when in stock, but not hopeful that it will be that much better. By the way, M&S, it can't be both a cocoon style and a swing style - they are totally different shapes.

I had such high hopes for this coat. I ordered online as I couldn't find it in my local store, and loved it from the photos. I was massively disappointed when I received it. The quality is great, the materials are fab, and the colour was perfect, but the fit was completely wrong for me. It was more a swing coat than what I would think of as a cocoon. The fit was perfect around the neck and arms, but the body was HUGE. I felt like I was in one of those diet before / after shots where I was wearing an item that was now far too big for me. I am a size 16, and I think this shape probably works best on slimmer girls. This item is being returned and my quest for my perfect coat continues.

I sent for this coat because of the style and bright colours for winter and being British made, how ever when I tried it on I was very disappointed it did not look like it had cost almost £300 no wow factor. So I will be returning it to M @ S for that reason and hope that they will produce coats at this price that look expensive and exclusive.

Expensive, but the quality, fit and cut speaks volumes. I know now why I mourn the loss of British made garments, reminds of M&S 20 years ago.....unbeatable

I wanted a coat that would be both stylish, top quality material, well made and this one ticks all the boxes. The colours are gorgeous, bright without being garish, fashionable. Stylish, yet classical. I can see me wearing this for many years. A Winter Fashion staple. More of this quality and style please M&S.

I have been looking for a swing coat since last winter and this is it. Great fit, lovely style and colours. Although a tad pricey I am very happy with my purchase. Just love it and I am sure it will keep me warm for lots of cold winters to come.

The price made me hesitate on ordering this coat, but it seemed to promise so much and I wanted to buy into the Best of British brand. It arrived today and it was love at first sight. Elegant styling, fantastic quality premium fabric which is as light as a feather, yet promises to keep me warm and bright on a dull winter's day. Collar looks great up or down, open or closed, sits well with a scarf and a hat. Sleeves are just the right length and taper well into the wrist for practical warmth and no flapping about. Lovely coat width and sweep at the hem confirms the quality of this coat. Cut slightly longer at the back. A great pop of bright fuchsia acetate lining to show that no corners have been cut there. Yes, it is expensive, but I can't think of anything I don't like about it. It ticks so many boxes on the requirements of a great winter's coat and I hope it will last me for many years.