Coast Women's Muse Cropped Velvet Jacket in Olive | Size: 10

Velvet with a dense, short pile that absorbs light rather than reflecting it - the surface shifts subtly as it moves, giving the jacket a depth that plain fabric simply cannot replicate. A column of ornate gold-toned buttons runs from the round neckline to the cropped hem, each one large enough to read as jewellery in its own right rather than purely functional hardware. Grosgrain-style ribbon trim is applied in a structured grid across the bodice - vertical and horizontal lines that draw the eye inward and add a military-influenced precision to the silhouette. The cropped length sits at the natural waist, making it an instinctive pairing for high-waisted skirts and tailored trousers without any tucking or adjusting required. The elastane content in the velvet gives just enough stretch to keep the fit close without pulling - it sits neatly across the back and shoulders rather than gaping or bunching. This jacket earns its place as the outermost layer of a considered occasion outfit. Wo