As a winter season essential, a jacket needs to look good, keep the wearer warm and be able to mesh well with the rest of a wardrobe. Monsoon shoppers have nabbed one that has not only drawn compliments, but also made one wearer feel ‘very on-trend’.

The Evie Floral Embroidered Quilted Jersey Jacket Blue is also reduced by 50%, costing £40 instead of the full price of £80. In fashion terms, this jacket is the definition of a wearable, winter showstopper. Quilted for structure in navy, it is softened by contrasting white floral embroidery and ric-rac detailing.

Its cotton material and regular length lend it a degree of casual, while the button-front closure and patch pockets help to keep it practical. It has floral motifs that are bold enough to catch the eye, but equally subtle enough to avoid feeling too complicated.

Available in sizes small through to XXL, this jacket is also machine washable. It’s perfect for transforming simple staples into something more interesting. Worn over a white tee, with straight jeans and loafers, it turns a basic outfit into a more stylish silhouette and for smarter days, layer it over a blouse or shift dress with smart pumps or slim-soled trainers.

For another take on a quilted jacket, New Look has the Dark Khaki Quilted Padded Jacket for £34.99. This also comes in burgundy and in sizes eight up to 22, and zips up the front with pockets on either side.

If a print is what fashion wearers are after, then another twist on the quilted front is this Carla Printed Gilet from White Stuff, for £65. Available in blue multi and sizes small, medium and large, this gilet is two for the price of one as it’s reversable – with a solid colour on one side and a print on the other side. It is 100% organic cotton.

But Monsoon shoppers have said their Evie Floral quilted jacket has been a hit, with one person saying in a five-star review: “I’ve had so many compliments whilst wearing this jacket. I felt very on-trend.” Another person wore it to a family event and said: “Beautiful jacket, wore at my sons recent wedding. It was warm but smart, perfect for formal or casual wear. I’m size 16 and bought large, fits well.”

For a third shopper the embroidery was stand out as they said: “Beautiful jacket. Thick, so autumn into winter wear. Lovely fabric and pretty embroidery. A very nice item that can be worn with jeans and a sweater or something more dressy.”

Some fashion advice regarding the sleeves came from one buyer who said: “This jacket is a lovely colour navy blue and is perfect to wear for a bit of warmth! I bought a size Large being a 14-16 on top. The jacket is quite thick, but does up nicely, without pulling. The sleeves were too long for me, hence 4 stars, but I have just turned them over!”.

Another shopper advised: “Lovely jacket perfect for cooler day.”