Comments on: Trapeze jackets: in or out http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:15:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: cathy http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37757 cathy Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:32:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37757 I am undecided. Two of mine are in the sell pile for Buffalo Exchange. I do not wear them that much and like the fitted look more for my figure. OK I hope they disappear with puffy princess sleeves. I am undecided. Two of mine are in the sell pile for Buffalo Exchange. I do not wear them that much and like the fitted look more for my figure. OK I hope they disappear with puffy princess sleeves.

]]> By: Angie http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37433 Angie Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:47:33 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37433 I bet you look great in the right trapeze jacket, Julia. But good idea to clothes swap if you’re not happy in the style. Karen, it goes without saying that overly voluminous trapeze jackets are out. They don’t look good on anyone. Remember this blog post? That’s the retro styling you’re speaking of: http://youlookfab.com/2007/09/28/finding-a-trapeze-jacket-that-flatters/ I bet you look great in the right trapeze jacket, Julia. But good idea to clothes swap if you’re not happy in the style.

Karen, it goes without saying that overly voluminous trapeze jackets are out. They don’t look good on anyone. Remember this blog post? That’s the retro styling you’re speaking of:

http://youlookfab.com/2007/09/.....-flatters/

]]> By: Karen http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37415 Karen Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:47:30 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37415 I think this looks staying power depends on the amount of fabric in the trapeze part of the coat. If it falls into lots of columns adding extra bulk, or makes you look pregnant, then I don't think this look will transfer to next season. If the coat has a gentle trapeze shape and flatters your shape then this coat will be one you can wear. A retro 50's look will always be a classic if worn in a contemporary way. I think this looks staying power depends on the amount of fabric in the trapeze part of the coat. If it falls into lots of columns adding extra bulk, or makes you look pregnant, then I don’t think this look will transfer to next season. If the coat has a gentle trapeze shape and flatters your shape then this coat will be one you can wear. A retro 50’s look will always be a classic if worn in a contemporary way.

]]> By: Julia http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37369 Julia Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:01:40 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37369 I love this look so much I bought two trapeze jackets last year, sadly they don't look great on me. I'm glad that they are still in style because I'm going to host a cloth swapping party next month and I can bring it with me. I love this look so much I bought two trapeze jackets last year, sadly they don’t look great on me. I’m glad that they are still in style because I’m going to host a cloth swapping party next month and I can bring it with me.

]]> By: Maya http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37346 Maya Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:13:32 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37346 I'm relieved! I remember a couple of years ago, or maybe last year, I was looking for a fitted jacket and all they had were trapeze jackets which look simply awful on me. I love the look on others and it is among the top trends I wish I could wear but can't...so I don't wish it would go away, but I am glad it's slowing down. I’m relieved! I remember a couple of years ago, or maybe last year, I was looking for a fitted jacket and all they had were trapeze jackets which look simply awful on me. I love the look on others and it is among the top trends I wish I could wear but can’t…so I don’t wish it would go away, but I am glad it’s slowing down.

]]> By: Lulu http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37336 Lulu Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:12:24 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37336 I love trapeze jackets with skinnies, although I've found that ones which work with skinnies don't work with pencil skirts and vice versa. Something about the length of the jacket? Even though stores were saturated with trapeze jackets for the last several seasons, I tried on literally hundreds before I bought three that flattered. Jackets and other tailored items are so frustrating. I welcome the return of waist-defining jackets. But are "boyfriend blazers" more in than shrunken lady jackets for upcoming seasons? I've seen lots of boyfriend blazers on celebrities and street style blogs lately. I have one such suit jacket from more than 10 years ago, but it looks too top-heavy with skinnies. I love trapeze jackets with skinnies, although I’ve found that ones which work with skinnies don’t work with pencil skirts and vice versa. Something about the length of the jacket?

Even though stores were saturated with trapeze jackets for the last several seasons, I tried on literally hundreds before I bought three that flattered. Jackets and other tailored items are so frustrating.

I welcome the return of waist-defining jackets. But are “boyfriend blazers” more in than shrunken lady jackets for upcoming seasons? I’ve seen lots of boyfriend blazers on celebrities and street style blogs lately. I have one such suit jacket from more than 10 years ago, but it looks too top-heavy with skinnies.

]]> By: Carrie http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37332 Carrie Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37332 I have a couple dressier ones that I wear to work (over longer fitted knit tops) and still get a lot of complements on them. I'm glad to hear I don't have to pack them away! I have a couple dressier ones that I wear to work (over longer fitted knit tops) and still get a lot of complements on them. I’m glad to hear I don’t have to pack them away!

]]> By: Lissie http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37330 Lissie Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:34:31 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37330 This is a really good look for me as I am pear shaped with a longer torso, very slight upper body and small chest. I purchased a bottle-green leather swingy jacket from Banana Republic last fall. I wore it to death last fall and winter and am still loving it. This particular jacket really looks like a vintage piece and I think I will still be wearing it over very modern looking separates for several seasons to come. I don't wear skinnies, but like Tanya, I find it looks great over a longer, fitted knit top. I just pair mine with narrower bootcut jeans, a pencil skirt or slimmer trousers. I think having sleek separates on underneath is key. This is a really good look for me as I am pear shaped with a longer torso, very slight upper body and small chest. I purchased a bottle-green leather swingy jacket from Banana Republic last fall. I wore it to death last fall and winter and am still loving it. This particular jacket really looks like a vintage piece and I think I will still be wearing it over very modern looking separates for several seasons to come.

I don’t wear skinnies, but like Tanya, I find it looks great over a longer, fitted knit top. I just pair mine with narrower bootcut jeans, a pencil skirt or slimmer trousers. I think having sleek separates on underneath is key.

]]> By: Antje http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37329 Antje Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:30:06 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37329 I love the look on others but haven't been able to make it work on me. I put one on and then just stare at my belly taking center stage, not good. I'll continue to pass, sadly. I love the look on others but haven’t been able to make it work on me. I put one on and then just stare at my belly taking center stage, not good. I’ll continue to pass, sadly.

]]> By: Marlene http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/comment-page-1/#comment-37327 Marlene Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:34:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/12/05/trapeze-jackets-in-or-out/#comment-37327 I really like this look and try and have tried to fit it into my wardrobe. Unfortunately, I am so short waisted that I'm finding it very challenging. I am sticking with more waist-defining shapes. I really like this look and try and have tried to fit it into my wardrobe. Unfortunately, I am so short waisted that I’m finding it very challenging. I am sticking with more waist-defining shapes.

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