The Look for Less--Chanel Tweed Jacket

Hi Everybody!

I was perusing People Style Watch today at Barnes and Noble and I came across this photo of Beyoncé Knowles wearing a fabulous collarless tweed jacket by Chanel:

http://images.teamsugar.com/fi.....view-1.jpg

I like the whole look minus the hat, big hoop earrings and ultra wide leg pants (not really my thing). I'd like to copy it, but I need some guidance on the tweed jacket. I think collarless tweed jackets can look matronly if you're not careful. Is the color of this tweed jacket, or the cut what make it sort of fresh and youthful? What should I look for when I'm buying a tweed jacket? I have an orange one that has a collar that I love, so I'm looking for more the "traditional" round neck jacket, I think. I would probably pair it with a similar shirt (I actually think I have a white shirt with a cowl neck just like the one she is wearing), but instead of ultra wide leg jeans, I'd probably go with either trousers or skinny/straight leg jeans and heels or boots, or booties.

Thanks everyone!

15 years ago

Joy

Veteran

Love the look! I really like the metallic shoe paired with that jacket. Would you want the jacket to be that boxy or a similar fabric in a more fitted style?

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Are you after "the" Chanel cut tweed jacket, Ana? St. John does copies every season.

I personally prefer the cuts WITH a collar and Chanel does those too. You need a tweed in a punchier colour cause you’re fair skinned. The jacket is retro and modern classic. When worn with the right items, there’s nothing matronly about the look. Misha Barton does this well.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people.....barton.jpg

I adore this Chanel look and wear it (with a longer version of the pants).

http://www.vogue.co.jp/fashion.....red_01.jpg

Ana

Angie, do you mean am I after "the" Chanel cute jacket as in, "Am I planning on buying a Chanel jacket?" I (of course) would DIE to own a Chanel jacket, but I'd definitely be saving my pennies for several years. It might be something I would eventually do, but anywhere in the near future it's not really in the cards. But I would like a tweed jacket that is similar in styling to a Chanel jacket. I guess I was looking for a collarless version because it seems lighter and a bit more casual, but if I found one with a collar that I liked, I'd be open to that too. I would ideally want 3/4 sleeves as well, since it's so warm down here. I was thinking that for color, I would probably want something in black and white tweed--that would work best in my wardrobe. If this weren't so expensive, do you think this might fit the bill?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....1&P=3

Angie, I LOVE the second look, and am actually currently searching for a jacket to emulate this look. I found this one, but I don't like how the white goes all the way around the bottom--I think that would cut me off in an unflattering way:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....1&P=2

Sarah

Does it have to have white trim, Ana? I thought this jacket looked like something you might like:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....&P=19

shell

Active Member

i saw this one in the nordstrom anniversary sale, and it looks like it might be kind of what you're after.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....7&P=1

Patience

Ana, I could definitely see you looking great in all of these jackets (although you may be right about the white trim on bottom). Are you sure you're not secretly considering the Rag and Bone one? I just know you'll end up with something great if you decide to go this route and I'll be waiting with anticipation.

Inge

Moderator

I agree with Patience, you'd like amazing in both styles. The one Shell has linked too, is very cute I think.

I also found these:
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....r%26n%3D38
(looks a lot like the picture Angie linked to, probably less expensive though;-)

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....r%26n%3D30

http://www.asos.com/Oasis/Oasi.....&sh=0

http://www.shopbop.com/purr-fe.....shopbysize
quite expensive again-(

I meant 'you'd look', sorry.
And the Rag & Bone blazer Angie got is gorgeous indeed!

My apologies for being obtuse this morning, Ana. An original Chanel jacket would cost 1000’s. I thought you might be trying to track a pukka vintage one down which would probably cost 100’s. I say you go for a fab little replica. This is what I’ve done and it works.

The St. John jacket is fabulous and fits the bill well. Pass on the Semantics one. I’ve seen it, tested it, and it’s not up to scratch. I have the jacket you want hanging in my wardrobe (sorry!) It’s three quarter sleeves and looks exactly like the one in the Vogue picture. I bought it in Canada a few years ago. I love it. Items like that (for my style) don’t date. This is why the Rag & Bone jacket was a no brainer.

I’ve seen the jacket Sarbear suggests and it’s no great shakes in the flesh. The tweed jacket Shell suggests is great . The NL style from Inge is beautiful. Try ebay. You might have luck.

Tanya

Oh, I think you would look amazing in that type of jacket Ana! I like the Rag & Bone one Angie got the best .

No worries, Angie! I figured you probably weren't asking me if I was planning on buying a pukka Chanel jacket (oh, that I could!), but I just wanted to make sure. I appreciate you clarifying. Buying a vintage Chanel jacket was something that hadn't even crossed my mind, but might be a good idea. I think I will wait though, until I become more familiar with what I should be looking for, since I don't know much about the specifics of the brand, I'd hate to get ripped off. I will research it, though (it'll be fun!), and keep this in mind for the future.

I like the Semantic jacket Shell recommended and I saw that one on the Nordstrom website, but I think I'm looking for something a little more edgy. Maybe with bigger checks/tweediness, like the one Mischa Barton is wearing, but 3/4 sleeves, and not so much "sleeve hair."

I first saw the black/white piped blazer a few years(?) ago in a magazine and it was by Brooks Brothers. They no longer carry it, but I just fell in love with the look, and I think I would wear it a lot. I love the Rag and Bone jacket Angie just bought at the sale, but I haven't been able to find the link on the website again, so I think it may be sold out, now.

Sarah, I like the jacket you suggested, too and have been eying that. I think maybe I would rather have a full length blazer vs. cropped.

(sad face). The Rag & Bone jacket is sold out, Ana. Even at that price. But the Autumn jacket season has barely begun and I’m sure you’ll find exactly what you want in a couple of months. From one Chanel sister to another, let the hunt begin!

Also, keep in checking the Nordies site. Returns may make this style bounce back in your size.

lisamartin

Hi ! Does anyone remember the Candy Tweed jacket from J Crew collection this Spring? It would be great on you-

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