Marks and Spencer has answered the prayers of many fashion fans by slashing the price of one of its most popular pieces in its huge summer sale. The linen blazer, which comes with matching trousers, has been hailed as ‘more elegant than a dress’ for summer wedding guests by some of those who have bought it.
The M&S Collection Linen Rich Relaxed Single Breasted Blazer would usually set you back £59, but has been slashed to £47 in the high-street fashion retailer’s huge summer sale. It’s worth noting that only the Pink Shell colourway is in the sale, so if you want the Amethyst version, that one is still full price (albeit only £12 more).
Crafted from a lightweight and breathable linen fabric, the on-trend blazer is perfect for donning in the summer months, whether it be for a wedding, for work, or on holiday. Despite being made from linen, it’s also lined for a more luxury feel.
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The Marks and Spencer linen blazer is cut in a relaxed fit, with a single-breasted design and notched lapels for an effortlessly smart appearance that will return year after year, and won’t go out of style. It’s completed by two welt pockets on the front.
Many shoppers have been buying the Linen Rich Relaxed Single Breasted Blazer alongside the matching Linen Rich Wide Leg Trousers, which have also been slashed in the M&S sale, and are now £21 instead of £39.50. Those who have bought the two-piece as a suit have been wearing it in lieu of a dress at summer weddings, and say it makes for an effortlessly elegant alternative.
Given its sale reduction, the Linen Rich Relaxed Single Breasted Blazer is currently selling like hot cakes on the M&S website. It’s also highly-rated by those who have bought it, and has impressed shoppers with how ‘elegant’ it looks on, with some saying they prefer it to dresses.
One impressed M&S customer said of the Linen Rich Relaxed Single Breasted Blazer: “Lovely jacket, ordered on line and very creased when arrived however didn’t take to steam out. Can dress it up or down.”
A second said: “Lovely jacket and looking forward to wearing when the weather improves.” “I have bought the linen rich trousers as well and together it’s a beautiful and elegant suit. I am pairing it with a nice M&S blouse,” penned a third.
A fourth added: “I’ve brought this for a summer wedding and it’s perfect. The cut of the blazer is lovely, it hasn’t got any buttons so will need a cami top underneath but it has pockets that you can actually use. The model wears her blazer with a thin belt, that style didn’t suit me. The colour is a gorgeous baby pink. It does crease but most linen crease. It looks beautiful with the wide leg trousers.”
Somebody else said: “This jacket and trousers is absolutely gorgeous, fits true to size, looks amazing on and I had lots of lovely comments.”
Another wrote of the sleeve length: “Pleased with jacket – sleeves were too long, otherwise fitted very well.”
But somebody else said: “Really pleased with this jacket. True to the description and colour excellent, very feminine and really comfy & relaxed to wear. I also purchased the matching trousers. It is a very stylish but reasonably priced trouser suit.”
Elsewhere, River Island’s £50 Smart Blazer is trending, and can be paired with the brand’s £40 Elasticated Wide Leg Trousers for a classic neutral look. Or for a more androgynous look, pair New Look’s £32.99 Light Grey Pinstripe Waistcoat with the matching Light Grey Pinstripe Wide Leg Trousers – also £32.99.