article_snippet: I was about to try out a garment that has since fuelled a major fashion debate and divided Britain’s women, who, it seems, all have an opinion on that skirt, as that skirt is now known.
article_snippet: Jane Asher (pictured) was recently invited to a photoshoot to give my verdict on a new range of suede clothing, what Jane Asher didn't realise was that the skirt Jane Asher is pictured wearing would cause such a sensation .
article_snippet: For the few who haven’t heard, I’m talking about the Marks & Spencer A-line suede skirt, which has been labelled:
article_snippet: The Skirt That Will Save M&S.
article_snippet: Some fashions are best left unrevisited and this length and shape of suede skirt seemed one of Some fashions.
article_snippet: Soon after that, all hell broke loose as various fashionistas were spotted wearing the skirt.
article_snippet: ’ when Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine criticised M&S for M&S aggressive marketing of the skirt, which, Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine felt — correctly in my view — seemed to use a lot of energy that could have been better focused on producing affordable fashion that doesn’t follow any trend.
article_snippet: For this suede skirt didn’t work in the Seventies and this suede skirt doesn’t really work now.
article_snippet: When I was young, most suede skirts and jackets were stiff, unyielding garments produced in a gingery tan colour that didn’t flatter
article_snippet: Jane (pictured) loved this flattering suede dress from H&M, finding the whole outfit comfortable and well fitting, without the stiffness of some other suede garments .
article_snippet: The suede certainly doesn’t have the stiffness that some other suede garments have, and the just-above-the-knee length is elegant and suits the shape of the dress.
article_snippet: Jane found the item 'extremely chic and wearable', saying the item 'extremely chic and wearable' would work with tight jeans or a smart skirt .
highlights_snippet: The A-line, suede skirt has had people talking all week, with mixed reviews .
  