https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 23:03:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627880 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:02:14 +0000 Helen11 1627880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! Thanks, Ginger : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627484 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:54:51 +0000 Diana 1627484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I don't like to buy things that require tailoring beyond simple things like shortening hems.&nbsp; My personal rule right now is: if I can't alter it myself, then I won't buy it, because I don't have a tailor I trust.&nbsp; Any sort of armhole/shoulder/back alteration is a no-no for me.&nbsp; I'm even at the moment sort of ambivalent about taking in pants waistbands, as I've found that it can alter the way the hips hang on me, which is a huge issue for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627425 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:26:57 +0000 Angie 1627425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. Thanks for letting us know.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627421 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:22:45 +0000 Ginger 1627421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TL;DR = Too Long; Didn't Read.&nbsp; Usually used to precede a summary of the preceding verbiage. :D</p> <p>Oh, yes, such a good thing to keep in mind. Any garment that involves a lining is always one to be wary of. Shoulder alterations are also tricky. And denim is particularly hard, both for thickness, and if there are rivets.</p> <p>Though a determined (and skillful) person can do miracles. My mother recently remade a denim shirtdress. She's tall and slender and fine-boned (similar to Angie) except she's very much a pear as well. (4-8 size difference between waist and hips.) She took up the shoulders, reset the collar, and reset and narrowed the sleeves all the way down. Took 9 hours, but it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627324 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:36:30 +0000 Helen11 1627324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can imagine altering a denim jacket would be difficult. Pity the salesperson didn't realise. I hope it will still be useful in your wardrobe. </p> <p>Could someone please tell me what TL;DR means? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627300 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:49:26 +0000 rachylou 1627300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh... That's good if depressing info... :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627189 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:33:32 +0000 Staysfit 1627189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for your aggravation! &nbsp;It's tough for me to know what can and cannot be altered. &nbsp;I typically try to purchase items that can be returned and keep tags on when I bring it to the tailor shop. &nbsp;If it cannot be altered reasonably then back it goes. &nbsp;I have learned however, that the closer you can get to a good fit the better, especially with jackets/blazers because they are difficult to alter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627184 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:28:25 +0000 Anonymous 1627184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like it can still work well for you. Denim jackets are probably not expected to fit like a blazer or more tailored style and you have some room for layering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-about-denim-jackets#post-1627122 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:50:01 +0000 gradfashionista 1627122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purchased a lovely Burberry denim jacket (eBay find) that I had tried on in-store. The shoulders and hip fit well, but the upper torso area was a bit loose. The sales associate told me that it could be taken in. </p> <p>As it turns out, the jacket can't be modified because the in-house tailors don't have the machines for heavy duty denim alterations. The tailor also warned me that the small alteration I needed would involve extensive work opening both the side and hip seams, cost a lot, and not necessarily produce a result I'd be happy with. She advised me to leave the jacket as it, since it fit well in the back. </p> <p>TL; DR: Not all alterations are possible. Don't buy a product envisioning what it might be, buy it for what it is?</p> <p>ETA: It's still a nice jacket and the only one I found that could comfortably accommodate by arms. </p>