Friday 19 December 2014

Comfort In Coatigans with JD Williams*

When JD Williams contacted me to review some items from their knitwear range, I knew there was something I had to try.
It seems there is a trend for combining two items of clothing to make something newish, and this is one such item. So move over skorts, jog on jeggings, make way for the mighty coatigan.

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Not quite a coat, not quite a cardigan, this badboy is a a cut above the rest. I am seriously in love.

I wore this on a fairly nippy school run one morning last week and I can honestly say I was surprised at how warm it kept me! It beats my autumn trench coat hands down in both warmth and comfort and is perfect not only for those dry crisp winter mornings when you don't want the bulk of several layers, but also when you want something to snuggle into of an evening when the heating's off.




I sized up for this as I always do for outerwear and I'm glad I did since I love my outerwear baggy but if you like a normal fit, then stick to your usual size as this coatigan does run true.
The coatigan is available to buy now here and is currently reduced from £40 down to £20-24. Up to half price and worth every penny.


I'll be honest, I do have one hangup on the coatigan and that is the lack of a button. On the school run I'm juggling with backpacks and lunchboxes, hats and gloves and could do with a button to stop it flapping open in the wind but then I suppose that's what shawl pins are for!


Its not the end of the world, mind you and it hasn't stopped me wearing it almost every day since it landed on my doorstep. It even accompanied me to Harry Potter World on Friday.



So go now! Grab yourself a bargain and stay warm this winter.


*This item was gifted but all opinions are my own.

7 comments:

  1. I love the coatigan!!! It looks so cozy and snuggly! I also love the dress you have on as well, and well jealous that you went to Harry Potter world! xx

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    1. It is mega cozy, I hardly take it off! Sooo comfy. You 100% need to go to HP World! Pain in the bum to get to but so so good xx

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  2. woah I never even knew coatigan was a thing but now I want it in my life. Looks so warm and cozy and you make it awesome x

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    1. Thanks lovely! I only discovered the coatigan this season. Pretty sure before then they were just known as thick lovely amazing knits. Either way Im a convert for sure. xx

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  3. This is so cute and looks lovely and warm, I tend to find my coat can be too hot but if I wear a wrap I'm too cold, so I'll be looking into this coatigan :D thank u xxx

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    1. Thanks Charlotte! I was exactly the same- My big lined duffle coat is only good for minus weather but my mac is too thin. This coatigan is the perfect transition. There hasn't been a day too cold for it yet! xx

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  4. Hey! This is such a versatile piece. I love the color and you looked fabulous! Cheers.
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