MANGO is a Spanish retailer to keep on your radar because they’re looking particularly good at the moment, and are value-driven. Items in collections are contemporary, trend-responsive, wearable, machine washable, relatively good quality, nice fits, and good colours. There is diversity in silhouette and size. They offer great plus sizes. To my eye Mango isn’t as trend-driven, fashion-forward, and experimental as Zara, and not as classic, refined, understated and luxe as Massimo Dutti. They lie somewhere in-between.
Personally, I’m finding the price points of some of my go-to brands in the US very high. They shot up fast over the space of a year, and it’s very discouraging. My plan is to buy fewer pricey-to-me items, more on sale, and to keep more affordable brands like MANGO on my radar.
On that note, today’s top picks shoutout goes to MANGO jackets and coats. I’m impressed with the variety, fits, colours, fabrics, and quality. They generally run true to size, although sometimes a little narrower than US brands, which is typical of European fits. The oversized fits aren’t too big either. The toppers are fairly neutral, although I expect non-neutrals to feature strongly further into Spring and Summer. There is silver hardware for Team Silver too.
I found two MANGO jackets this year, and I’m delighted with them. They are fabulous transitional items that I can wear whenever the weather is just so. I’m impressed with how well they are made, how pristine they look, and how good they feel, given the price point. The fabrics are fantastic, and so is the attention to trim detailing. The extra details in these items effectively elevate them. The Dundee Croc Embossed Faux Leather Jacket is in high rotation because it layers well under my cocoon coats in Winter. I love the cheeky short length and self-covered buttons. You can see me model it for the forum here (pics #42 to #45). The Cuba Oversized Short Cotton Trench Coat is waiting for the weather to improve, so I’ve worn it once so far. The dramatic sleeve width is adjustable, and so is the hem width. The collar is crisp, the pockets are deep, and the blonde tortoiseshell buttons are effective elevating extras.
