https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:23:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-304752 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:26:58 +0000 sarah 304752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear blazers a fair amount, and have found them to be very comfortable. Most of mine are from Talbots or Gap, and as I think about it, I don't really feel the need to take them off when I get home from work, at all. So, I think with the right fit, a woven blazer can in fact be quite comfie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-302340 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:38:56 +0000 amyreh 302340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just picked up a couple of knit blazers from H&amp;M for just $25 each if anyone is looking for some cute and inexpensive ones - I feel like they will add a little structure to my look without having to sacrifice on comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-302171 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:48:13 +0000 RoseandJoan 302171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My blazers and jackets often come off whilst in the house but I only buy jackets which are comfortable when carrying Emmy. My favourite jacket smartens my look but does not pull or snag and passes the pat your head test.<br /> <a href="http://www.asos.com/Ben-Sherman/Ben-Sherman-Hove-Jersey-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1108768&#038;cid=2110&#038;Rf900=1494&#038;Rf-400=75&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Black" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/Ben-Sherma.....;clr=Black</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-302080 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:19:27 +0000 FoolOfATook 302080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly Cilleena! For ease of movement and coziness, I prefer a sweater. Something about the thought of putting on a jacket just makes me feel cold. And a Jean jacket especially! Must be a flashback from my denim jacket days when I was a teen. I am going to be on the lookout for a short sleeved jacket for summer, however, when warmth is not an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301985 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:55:55 +0000 Isabel 301985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another in agreement with QM. I LOVE blazers and jackets, but I don't wear them in the house. I also have a very warm, grubbier sweater that I throw on.</p> <p>I don't seem to find them as restrictive as many of you. I can whip my off in a second to throw a punch ( though I would rather try to negotiate ) or run after one of my kids. But I will wear one to the playground or skating.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301946 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:14:15 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 301946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always aware that they might get dirtier quickly - no fun as they're mostly dry clean only. I like the idea of a washable softer one fo r frequent every day use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301901 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:03:48 +0000 Patty 301901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha Elly<br /> I used to wonder if, in certain outfits, I could crawl under my car if I had to fix it --which happened alot.</p> <p>Now see this is why I'd need someone or people like you to shop with me--I didn;t even know that a sweater jacket existed! And I doubt I would recognize their value on the rack--great pieces and ideas here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301852 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:07:44 +0000 Laura B. 301852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also go for the stretch knit blazers or cardigans with more structure. They pass the sleeping 5 year old lift test for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301811 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:58:19 +0000 modgrl 301811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with queen mum, I wear lots of blazers for work and running around on weekends, but they come off as soon as I get home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301747 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:11:50 +0000 catgirl 301747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a nice black blazer/jacket that is made out of stretchy jersey but looks quite tailored. I want to say it's Mac &amp; Jac? It is a great dressy casual item for running around, AND it's washable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301740 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:56:40 +0000 Cilleena 301740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Ellie!</p> <p>Exactly CRWilson!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301724 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:29:36 +0000 crwilson 301724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do find them uncomfortable, so I've found some jackets with stretch. I'm always on the hunt for nice sweater jackets too. I can't deal with the craziness of small children in combination with restrictive clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301689 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:25:36 +0000 Elly 301689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I don't know good fit on a jacket, or they are just not made for being a crazy person like me. I never understood why shows always put cops and detectives in blazers or jackets. I've yet to meet a jacket that allows me to throw a good punch while also protecting my face with the other hand. Is it weird that I am always concerned about being able to do this in my clothes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301687 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:25:13 +0000 April 301687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jonesy -- I totally needed to be lusting after a $168-dollar sweater jacket from Classiques Entier... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301684 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:23:42 +0000 CocoLion 301684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Cileena -- good question! I love blazers and don't have a discomfort problem if the blazer is either with stretch fabric in it, or simply constructed the right way. </p> <p>I have a navy double breasted blazer from BCBG that is really comfortable and there's not a hint of stretch in it. Below is a picture. I can't find it for sale anymore. It had an SRP of over $350 but I got it on sale at flash site Ideeli.com for $76 + shipping 2 months ago.</p> <p>My other favorite blazer is a ponte knit blazer from Three Dots. Completely stretchy! The fabric is great, even though it's cotton it looks tailored and casually elegant. Here's a link.</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopthreedots.com/combed-cotton-double-breasted-PID12007-ZZ2B200W.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopthreedots.com/c.....B200W.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301680 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:20:04 +0000 Mo 301680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also a short or cap sleeved jacket could work. I just got 2 last fall that I get tons of use out of. One other thought, I have a lyocell (like tencel) convertible sleeve jacket that's great because it's not stiff in any way #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301677 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:15:32 +0000 MNsara 301677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have tight upper arm problems and when I get one that gives me plenty of room, it is too big! :-(</p> <p>I have had more luck with denim jackets that have Spandex. I also second looking for knit blazers (although they may never look as polished as those straightjacket ones).</p> <p>I used to love wearing boiled wool jackets as a blazer alternative. They held their shape beautifully (the Austrian ones did), but had the comfort of a sweater. I'm hoping they'll have a style comeback or they just might become my signature style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301671 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:11:51 +0000 Cilleena 301671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas! Thanks ladies! I knew YLF had some great answers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301663 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:05:26 +0000 Stephanie 301663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Several brands had knit jackets this year--sort of like a jacket made out of the fabric of a nice sweatshirt. I admired one by Romeo and Juliet Couture--I've forgotten where I was when I saw it--but I know there were others. I personally prefer wovens, but I thought, when I saw the R&amp;J one, "this would be great for someone who wanted the look of a jacket but the moveability of a sweatshirt," and it sounds like that's you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301661 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:02:01 +0000 Laura 301661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jonesy said. I often see moms who wear jeans, boots, a t-shirt or knitted top, a couple of necklaces and a knit blazer like this one:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-ponte-knit-jacket-petite/3133348?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=215" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....ltback=215</a></p> <p>Button it, scrunch up the sleeves and you are good to go. Looks amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301653 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:51:09 +0000 Jonesy 301653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can also look for sweater jackets (soft and snuggly like a sweater, but fitted and tailored like a jacket) for times when you want to feel a bit more dressed up. Some ideas, from a quick search:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/classiques-entier-sweater-jacket/3132103?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=76" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cl.....ultback=76</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vertical-design-wool-blend-sweater-jacket-petite/3129127?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=532" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ve.....ltback=532</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=57090&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=802754" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=802754</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=45420&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=813619&#038;scid=813619012" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=813619012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301636 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:31:52 +0000 chewyspaghetti 301636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my denim jackets and pleather jackets more and cardigans less- do you have any of those? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301633 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:29:10 +0000 Cilleena 301633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so, since I'm mostly at home, especially in the summer, I probably should limit my number of blazers and instead look for more cardigans? I tend to cringe at the idea of putting on one of my blazers right now. So,they don't come out unless I'm going to a "smart casual" type of thing like book club or casual parties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301626 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:20:22 +0000 Queen Mum 301626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do understand what you are saying Cileena. When I am wearing a jacket or blazer as part of my outfit, it often comes off when I'm at home for those very reasons. They just aren't as cozy and giving as a cardigan is.<br /> I have an old long chunky cardigan that I do pull out for days that I want to take my jacket off but still need some warmth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301624 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:19:25 +0000 chewyspaghetti 301624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's one of the reasons that I like tailored vests- you get the sane fitted silhouette and put together look, and they don't constrict arm movement. I just save blazers for times when I will be out of the house at meetings, events, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301623 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:18:42 +0000 Aziraphale 301623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never tried the blazer thing, mainly because I imagine I would have the exact problem you're having with them. It just doesn't seem practical when you're hauling a kid around. When I was in my 20s and working as a teacher, I probably could have worn a blazer comfortably, but it wasn't my style back then. I like the look now, though. I'll probably wait until my youngest is too old to carry, and then I'll give the blazer/jeans look a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301621 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:17:17 +0000 Louise 301621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally sympathise I find many of mine go tight around the tops of my arms when I move about. I have 1 unlined blazer which doesn't do this but whether it's to do with the lack of lining or that the arms are cut bigger I'm not sure x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-else-especially-moms-find-jacketsblazers-uncomfortable#post-301615 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:10:07 +0000 Cilleena 301615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the way a jacket or blazer spiffs up my MOTG look. The problem is that I find most blazers constricting for my "mommy" duties of bending and picking up or sweeping up spills, bending over to put little shoes on, etc. </p> <p>Do I just have ill-fitting blazers or is it because of the stiff, non-stretchy fabrications they are made from? They are perfectly comfy just sitting or walking around or doing regular things, but squatting, scooping up babies, wrestling a 3 year old into her snowpants is difficult. I end up frustrated and tossing the blazer off. </p>