https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:19:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57827 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:38:46 +0000 Ariadne 57827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any particularly new ideas to add (I was going to suggest s 3/4 sleeve button down, and also trying it with a regular button-down). I think it's a really great jacket, though. I want it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57811 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:35:53 +0000 Antje 57811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sinead, I think you should definitely try a button down, though I'd try one with full length sleeves.</p> <p>I'd also try a long-sleeve v-neck top, and then either a pretty necklace, or -if the v is small- maybe a little scarf.</p> <p>Also, I think the jacket would also work without sleeves peeking out, but then I'd experiment with different necklines of the top. E.g., maybe you could try a v-neck sleeveless top with a necklace.</p> <p>I'd say experiment with more options and post back some pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57805 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:05:28 +0000 sinead 57805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Chris and Shana- I definitely plan to wear a necklace with the black silk top- just need to find the right one. The one in the other photo is ok with it, but not great.</p> <p> And Inge, rolling the sleeves over this jacket won't work because they're slightly kimono style (which I love) otherwise that would be a great look. But- what do you think about a button down with 3/4 sleeves? I'll try it and post if it looks iffy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57786 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:23:58 +0000 Inge 57786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sinead</p> <p>I would love to see it paired with a button-down shirt (maybe you could roll up the sleeves and 'fold them over' the sleeves of the jacket, that is a fun and modern look). Do you have a button-down in a brighter colour, stripes...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57760 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:20:54 +0000 Chris 57760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the silk top but would add something at neckline to draw eye up to your smile. When I am interviewing someone, I look for an overall professional, put together look more than anything. I always want to focus on the smile/eye contact anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57743 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:30:30 +0000 shana 57743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great jacket! Maybe someone "hid" it in the XL section?? It was a good thing that you made the effort to dig around!</p> <p>I also prefer it with the turtleneck but how much longer can you get away with a turtleneck (weatherwise)? It looks O.K. with the silk knit top - just needs an accessory - why not try the same necklace that you wore with the turtleneck? I don't think this jacket would work with a l/s button down just because the sleeves would look weird - it's fine with something knitted and tight fitting on the arm like the turtleneck but I don't know if it will work otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57726 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:48:39 +0000 sinead 57726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Antje. I had been looking for a blazer that was a little more stylish and thrifted this last week. It was tucked away in the XL section of coats (it's a small) so this has taught me to check everywhere in resale shops. I keep finding great things in the wrong section. </p> <p>I would love to hear some suggestions on other ways to wear this- would a button down work underneath, or look weird with the sleeves sticking out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57654 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:53:12 +0000 Antje 57654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sinead, the jacket absolutely works, and I prefer it with the turtleneck. I like the sleeves peeking out, and I like the necklace you wear with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-this-jacket#post-57652 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:49:11 +0000 sinead 57652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in need of a decent interview outfit in the hopes I will, at some point, actually get an interview, and I'd like your opinion on this Trina Turk jacket I found. I have it with a plain silk knit top in one photo and a black turtleneck in another. Which one works better, if either one does work? I plan to accessorize with a silver chain for the knit top, once I find one. I know this is boring, but I have to shop my closet right now and the pickin's are slim. The jacket is a subtle plaid with a little pink running through it, but wearing it with a pink shirt just sounds too... pink. And what do you think about the jacket?</p> <p><a href="http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/fabbingout/165.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i654.photobucket.com/al.....ut/165.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/fabbingout/159.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i654.photobucket.com/al.....ut/159.jpg</a> </p>