https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:46:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1056339 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 04:50:19 +0000 Lyn D. 1056339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another not 'sold' on the jacket Suz.<br />It strikes me as a corporate -type jacket in a non-corporate colour, somehow.<br />The boots are tricky too- they do look more grey than brown and are really lovely- I would maybe keep if the real grey is too dark . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1056331 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 04:32:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1056331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both pairs of boots on you, too! I've lost track of which color these suede ones are, but they are gorgeous on you. You should have the color you really, really want, though, whichever one that is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1056330 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 04:30:33 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1056330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, my first impression of the jacket was that it isn't as stylish as your usual looks. It's more classic. It looks very, very good on you; it just doesn't immediately strike me as "you." So that's not necessarily bad; the hole it fills in your wardrobe is by definition something you don't already have, right? Then I remembered the color is one I wore a LOT throughout the 90s, so I realize that association is "coloring" (ha ha) my response to the jacket as well. It is a beautiful fit on you, and the color flatters your skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1055497 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:40:58 +0000 nancylee 1055497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another who's not a fan of this shade of pink in general, Suz, but you're really selling it! &nbsp;The fit is perfect. &nbsp;Proportion-wise, I like it best with the trousers and jeans, but it works with the skirt as well. &nbsp;</p> <p>I know you're a little concerned about how well it plays with the rest of your closet, but you're usually so disciplined about adding items that have a lot of flexibility that I think you're allowed to stray a bit and add something that provides variety and fun. &nbsp;When you have such a carefully curated&nbsp;wardrobe I think it's important to add a few outliers. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1055478 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:30:40 +0000 jurocha 1055478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will chip in too.</p> <p>I like the jacket as styled in 1-4 very much!<br />The blue button-down, I'm not really a great fan of. If you would change the boots for booties in a low-contrast color to the jeans, it would maybe get a "YAY" from me too. As-is there's too many colors for my mainly colorless persona. </p> <p>The boots are also the problem for me 6-8. After seeing some combos combining <a href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2011/12/video-what-to-wear-with-red-skirts-new.html" rel="nofollow">reds and pinks</a> (and red and burgundy from lovely Ingunn <a href="http://http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-versatile-red-capsule-for-early-fall" rel="nofollow">here</a>), I gladly welcomed your pairing of plumb skirt and pink blazer. If you swap these mocha boots for... nude shoes (maybe?), it has potential to become a YAY too.</p> <p>Hm...after all these considerations, I guess I must add I recommend you return the boots. I like mocha, but if you plan on making them your go-to shoes, it doesn't seem like it is working... (or maybe it is for other combos? Hm... not much help here, ham?! Sorry!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots/page/2#post-1055474 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:25:39 +0000 texstyle 1055474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kept looking at the color, reading&nbsp;the&nbsp;comments, thinking how I personally feel about the color and then going back and looking again and I have to say I just don't think it's the best choice. If it's just supposed to be a fun, occasional piece then maybe it is fine. But I guess I feel like you sort of disappear into the crowd in this color (if that makes sense). It just isn't very dynamic. With white under it, it does look better, but honestly I think that was the best pairing in all of these. Not that the outfits were bad - it's really just that color for me. The fit and style are great. Won't Zara likely have other colors before long?</p> <p>The boots look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1055405 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:21:02 +0000 Lisa 1055405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a yay vote for the blazer.&nbsp; That's a tough color to find and an ever tougher color to wear and it is lovely on you.&nbsp; I think it would look great paired with brown, the black looks a tad harsh against it.&nbsp; I do like it paired with the DVF sweater, white, and light blue, all the softer colors.&nbsp; Some of my blazers/jackets are more versatile than others, I think it's good to have a collection of toppers with varying degrees of mix-ability.&nbsp; I'd like it with the skirt if the boots were a lighter color, the dark boots weigh down the outfit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1055131 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:30:56 +0000 MsLuna 1055131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely blazer, Suz! It fits you well! I find that the blazer looks best with all your pants outfits since the proportions work very well. I hate to be a bit of a downer, though, but I feel that proportionally, it doesn't work with the skirt. If it were a couple inches shorter, it would certainly make the proportions better.</p> <p>Otherwise, I find that it really works well with most of the outfits you've shown! I love the way you put them together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1055120 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:20:25 +0000 Jaime 1055120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz I have not (yet) read all the comments but I totally understand your reservations. I have seen this jacket in person and it just isn't The Pink color I would have chosen. But, if you put that aside, it is a great shape, a good color and actually looks terrific on you. And the boots are super duper. Ok, I hope that relates to your questions as I was up a bit too late last night to be clear headed this morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1055012 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:28:47 +0000 Sara L. 1055012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jacket looks great on you, both the fit and color. &nbsp;I like all the outfits you've put together with the jacket. &nbsp;I find them interesting and not boring, but that's just me. &nbsp;I think you'll have to decide for yourself whether you find the outfits boring or not.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054997 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:07:29 +0000 pil 1054997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, maybe the sales associate could send you a side by side picture of the moka and charcoal boots for comparison? They sure look gray to me in your photos.</p> <p>While I too am having a hard time getting past the color of the jacket (mauve and blue 1990's dining room anyone?) it does look really nice on you. How about a gray shirt with the skirt pairing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054994 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:01:38 +0000 unfrumped 1054994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will leave out boot color comments--i can't tell well enough.</p> <p>The blazer is a very good cut and fit. I'd like to see a little more blue-y pink, but on my screen it is not completely dusty. So I think it's hard to make any big mistake with this, but more that you should love it and feel fun in it. If it makes a capsule, especially for a fresh spring look, that sounds great. Not fond with the berry skirt--I'd play more to your grays, whites and black for fresh looks. Not saying there aren't also some other color combos you might find as well. I can't see differences between black and navy well on my screen but if it works well with your navy--if it's not too dusty for that--then that would be another plus.</p> <p>Also, try it outdoors, in case strong light washes it out, since it has a big role as a summer topper.</p> <p>I think it'd look good over column of color, either direction--especially over dark neutrals for high contrast, or over all white/cream for a light look (could be ice-creamy, but I think you could punch it up with accessories).&nbsp;&nbsp;I am so with you on finding nicely structured cotton or similar jackets. I bought one this past summer that was&nbsp; not as good as this Zara, but I still wore a lot because I had&nbsp; nothing remotely to fill that hole, and it really showed me how much more useful would be a better quality and design in a similar weight.</p> <p>So, the color has to be good and workable, but fit and fabric are as important. I've been learning not just to buy my favorite colors willy-nilly, but be sure the garment <u>structure</u> provides a lot of the style quotient and to really like <u>wearing</u> it--some jackets just feel great on, and others do not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054990 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:58:08 +0000 DonnaF 1054990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I LOVE this color on you, at least as it shows on my monitor.&nbsp; I have a poison eye for mauve (on ME), but this is not mauve, plus I wouldn't wear it.&nbsp; Of course, you would be the one wearing this. . .so does it make you feel princely enough?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054898 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:29:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1054898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this shade of pink to be almost universally flattering - it always makes skin look so pretty and healthy IMHO.</p> <p>The fit of the jacket is spectacular on you. And I think the colour plays incredibly well with your wardrobe as demonstrated by these stylings. I especially like it with the polka dot Mine sweater and the plum pencil skirt.</p> <p>And didn't &nbsp;Angie tell us that all shades of pink and blush would be hot for spring?</p> <p>But you need to feel comfortable with this slightly unexpected colour in your closet so totally agree with Angie's suggestion to sleep on it. But FWIW, I find it very flattering on you.</p> <p>And the boots? Swoon-worthy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054896 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:25:52 +0000 Anonymous 1054896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weird, on the Zara app they are all showing as out of stock, but on the website they are showing as in stock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054890 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:19:38 +0000 Suz 1054890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart idea, Marley! Here's the link. Dusty pink, they actually call it:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/blazers/single-button-blazer-c269184p1347552.html">http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woma.....47552.html</a></p> <p>Thanks again for all your thoughts. And yeah, I do feel relieved that I am not the only person to be deceived by the colour of those boots! Sheesh! I honestly think the SA was also deceived. She was not trying to mislead me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054889 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:18:52 +0000 Tina 1054889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yay on the jacket and the boots.<br /> Here's my reasoning: you have black boots, charcoal could easily be very similar (maybe this is what you want). The color of these boots does not look brown brown but rather grey brown, I love the color and see it as a neutral that should work well with your cool toned clothes.<br /> The jacket (even though it is 'dusty' rose) is a very flattering color on you. I too have a bad taste in my mouth when I hear those words together, but... this is a bit of a clearer rose than I remember. It looks really good in the photos and will play very well in your wardrobe. It should work with clear grays, black, white, cream and taupe (right?!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054884 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:14:53 +0000 Anonymous 1054884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it the blazer with roll up cuffs? I can't seem to find it on the site!</p> <p>I think it is a beautiful fit in an unusual colour. I agree it reads more like a neutral but I can see it with black and grey, and denim and white. I think that tone if colour is season less too which would be fantastic!</p> <p>The moka boots are gorgeous fit. They do read really grey in our lighting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054879 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:09:16 +0000 Emily 1054879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blazer, colour and fit, especially in #1. &nbsp;Yay from me! &nbsp;I agree with Claire that the colour is a more interesting neutral on you.</p> <p>The boots... oh gosh. &nbsp;They fit perfectly and the moka looks like a dark, warm&nbsp;gray on my monitor,&nbsp;both in your picture and on the La Canadienne website. &nbsp;I think I will have to reserve comment until your post with your dresses tomorrow. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054873 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:58:30 +0000 Marley 1054873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - how about posting the link so we can see what the color is like on Zara's website? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054870 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:56:32 +0000 Marley 1054870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I immediately thought "mauve" when I saw the jacket - and I have a major poison eye for mauve. So . . . I will exempt myself from commenting on the jacket. The boots are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054869 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:56:19 +0000 Suz 1054869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I see not all think it is flattering -- but honestly, it is. Well, I think it is. In real life, I mean. But. I will get some outdoor pics to ensure I'm not smoking something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054864 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:53:38 +0000 Suz 1054864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole, you're right -- it <b>IS</b> dusty rose....they even call it that! I almost didn't get past the name to order it...but you know, it's flatttering to my complexion, what can I say? The curse of being a "cool summer."&nbsp;</p> <p>And I promise to cut the tags on Philip -- he's staying! As for Moka Mazy, I just don't know. It would surely help if I could see the <b>ACTUAL</b> charcoal colour. Especially since I am thinking of letting my hair go grey. Charcoal would probably be wiser in that case....</p> <p>Thank you all so much for your thoughts. This same jacket, by the way, also comes in a lovely blue and a bright dark green.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, if I am Queen Considerate, you are Queen Responsive and Kind. I think you are right, too -- I need to sleep on it. I am very lucky that these Zara jackets seem to fit me. It does give me options for fun "extras" each year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Claire, thank you so much for your thought-proviking questions. I was sort of hoping it might work as a neutral. I'm just not completely sure that it does. But I need to go back to some of Joy's posts for inspiration on this, I think. She uses blush brilliantly!&nbsp;</p> <p>Then again....blush is not dusty rose, and that's what this is!</p> <p>As for the boots...well...let's go into that some more tomorrow. They only read as brownish in very bright light -- that is how I got confused in the first place. You can see how it happened, right? Oy. I think maybe I will call the online store and ask how <b>DARK</b> the charcoal is. Maybe they can help me. On the website it looks lighter, which would actually be a really good thing for me, especially if I let my hair go natural in the next year.&nbsp;</p> <p>It seems opinions on the jacket's colour are divided and I guess that makes sense of my own divided opinions. It doesn't help that it's looking different in each picture. I'm seriously going to try to get some <b>OUTDOOR</b> photos tomorrow. Even if it is raining again!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054850 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:44:57 +0000 catgirl 1054850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of this shade of pink - dusty rose or mauve or whatever. It's not a clear pink nor blush and I find t muddying to your lovely complexion.</p> <p>The boots however must reside with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054830 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:24:59 +0000 Nicole D 1054830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just going to say it:"Dusty rose". &nbsp;At least that is how the colour&nbsp;looks on my screen. I can't totally get past it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Very nice fit though. &nbsp;Girl, would you please cut the tags on those Philips? &nbsp;And I like the Moka, actually looks very rich especially with the black heel. &nbsp;They fit beautifully! &nbsp;Beautifully! &nbsp;But up to you about whether they are practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054829 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:24:52 +0000 viva 1054829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the blazer too. When I saw the pictures without reading anyone's comments I was very much in favor. I love the cut on you -- why can't I ever find anything like that at Zara??? -- it really looks impeccable. And I like the color - I especially love it with the dots, it's great with the white sweater, and I think it's quite fun and unexpected with the chambray. It's actually feeling versatile; perhaps as Claire says it's a kind of neutral for you. Follow your gut but I hope you'll decide to keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054817 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:16:27 +0000 Angie 1054817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I hereby crown you Queen Considerate.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the blazer. I vote keep it, but do sleep on it a little more, because you have to love it too.&nbsp;You need a topper, this did not break the bank,&nbsp;and it's&nbsp;a hard colour to find. It works beautifully with the white and DVF sweater.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054815 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:15:48 +0000 Caro in Oz 1054815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the boots The jacket fits really well but&nbsp;looks to be at least 3 different colours depending on the photo I click on -&nbsp;so I don't feel able to comment on&nbsp;the colour - sorry Suz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054793 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:59:01 +0000 Karie 1054793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boots - love, love, LOVE them! The jacket, I'm not so sure about. I'm just not loving the color. I'll be checking back to see what Angie says! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all---pink-zara-jacket-and-moka-boots#post-1054788 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:53:38 +0000 Anonymous 1054788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is&nbsp;<i>very&nbsp;</i>interesting. The blazer looks like it is the perfect cut for your frame. I love the longer stance, and the fact that it's not SO long that it disturbs your carefully crafted proportions. I'll take your word on the quality and fabric since those details are hard to see.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, for the color! This is where it gets interesting. I see this functioning as a neutral for you. It's not unflattering at all, but it's not a jazzy pop-of-color jacket like your fuchsia jacket was last winter. The color is just sort of, "there" like a supporting act, for the rest of your outfit. I think it looks very, very good --excellent really--with everything you have shown. Now, are you&nbsp;<i>sure&nbsp;</i>that it won't go with your other reds? What will Angie say about that I wonder? Even though I'm personally a big chicken, I think it looks super edgy and modern when conventionally "clashing" colors are worn together, and that's a look I think you could pull off with aplomb.</p> <p>Now, to the boots! How do you spell Oy vey? Forget everything I said about them yesterday (yes, fickle I am). They are reading very grey on my monitor today. They look fantastic, actually. Is that the cool Northern light? Are they a greyish brown? In a way, it might be really nice to just keep them and cross that off your list, wouldn't it? So I will just ask you this. If you never knew a greyer La Canadienne boot existed, would you have been happy with these? Or are there too many things you feel they don't go with? Now that I've asked you about sixteen questions, I'll have to make sure I come back to this thread! :)&nbsp; </p>