Helen Skelton's 'thicker than it looks' Marks and Spencer coat could easily be mistaken for a blazer and looks 'perfect' with jeans and boots

Helen Skelton never misses when it comes to her fashion. Whether it's bundling up warm in the winter or styling a waist-cinching dress on her summer holidays, the former Strictly star always nails her outfit choices.

And recently, she rocked a coat from the high street that's perfect for carrying all the way to Easter. and even on cooler summer days, thanks to its universal colour palette. The Countryfile co-host looked fantastic in Marks and Spencer's Checked Double Breasted Short Coat, which comes in at £79.

Showcasing the high street piece to her almost 500,000 Instagram followers, the BBC Morning Live presenter looked effortlessly put-together, pairing the patterned jacket with some cropped denim jeans and a white turtleneck, for a casual but sophisticated 'off-duty' ensemble.

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Her M&S outerwear has a double-breasted design, with a black-and-white check print and collared neckline - and it’s so timeless. She completed the look with black boots, a cap and gold stacking necklaces.

Checked coats are no doubt a year-round wardrobe staple. Style icons Princess Kate and Holly Willoughby have both been spotted rocking the trend, and this M&S offering is perfect for layering during the chilly season. If you’re keen to snap up Helen's stylish jacket, it’s currently still available in UK sizes six to 24.

On the M&S website, one happy customer said of the piece: “This coat is really lovely and warm with muted shades of grey and black. It was