https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:44:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1020238 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:40:44 +0000 pastrygirl 1020238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yay! I can't wait to see it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1020227 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:20:31 +0000 Kristin L 1020227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope it works for you! It looks very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1020147 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:08:43 +0000 Lisa 1020147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a gorgeous blazer and I like the leather trim.&nbsp; Can't wait to see it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019871 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 01:49:22 +0000 Caro in Oz 1019871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait either - glad you are trying it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019812 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 21:57:56 +0000 Raisin 1019812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossing my fingers for you, I can't wait to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019776 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 20:11:30 +0000 Janet 1019776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took a leap and ordered it! I've sold a bunch of stuff on eBay lately, and I have more to go, so, you know, girl math! ;-)</p> <p>Crossing my fingers. We'll see how it works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019773 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 20:08:34 +0000 Diana 1019773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful. Now I want to try it too. I bet it would work beautifully in that bf jeans outfit from Anthro I posted the other day. It has the same combo of drape and architectural shape that makes it not boxy (like a bf blazer would be) but still not overtly feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019706 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:09:15 +0000 catgirl 1019706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this.&nbsp; I can't tell whether it will date.&nbsp; It does say "futuristic" which sometimes converts to "passé" as time goes by, but I find that hard to gauge.&nbsp; I have one HL jacket in a size 6.</p> <p>My idea of a classic HL style is the smoking tuxedo blazer (what that means, I don't have a clue!):</p> <p><a href="http://www.helmutlang.com/SMOKING-WOOL-TUXEDO-BLAZER/C01HC101,default,pd.html?start=20&amp;cgid=womens-jackets-blazers" rel="nofollow">http://www.helmutlang.com/SMOK.....d=womens-j</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019656 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:08:36 +0000 ironkurtin 1019656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally think a lot of the stuff that is super hot now from HL is going to look dated in two years.&nbsp; They're aggressively "now."&nbsp; (Why this would bug me, when I happily wear vintage original HL from the 90s, I don't know.&nbsp; No, I do.&nbsp; I think the older stuff is much better quality in materials and tailoring.)&nbsp; I don't know if this blazer is one of those items fated to fade but when you try it, I would def think if you can see yourself wearing it in a few years when this kind of detailing will be gone with the wind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019653 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:01:14 +0000 Angie 1019653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote size 8. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019650 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:59:10 +0000 Janet 1019650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Angie, what's your feeling about sizing? IIRC, Helmut Lang runs small? I'm thinking an 8 or possibly even a 10 if the sizing really does run small. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019648 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:55:09 +0000 Angie 1019648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the reason you reach for the Gibson is because of its shape - to your point. It's <b>extremely </b>flattering on a pretty pear-shaped figure. Client Karen is also pear shaped and it's her favourite blazer by far. She has practically worn it out already - again, to your point. </p> <p>The HL jacket is great. Order it. Play around with it. See if it is <i>as good</i> as the Gibson. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019645 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:41:12 +0000 donnat 1019645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi has the right idea. It has a futuristic kind of vibe to it. I think it will remain kind if different from the main stream for a few years.<br /> I shall be lusting for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019625 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:46:52 +0000 Mochi 1019625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. I do think "futuristic" as well as rock and roll. It's so one-of-a-kind. Not an expert but tend to think it would defy trendiness on that account.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019622 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:44:43 +0000 Janet 1019622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Claire! Yeah, I was loaded up with shorter and cropped jacket silhouettes, and I have now added a couple of longer jackets to my closet over the past year or so. </p> <p>The Gibson is so flattering on because of the curved hem and the way it is cut to form a slight high-low shape. This one is different but I see possibilities in it. I can usually carry off a longer length in a jacket if the hem is cut in a way that doesn't cut me straight across my hip or thigh, where I am proportionally widest. Diagonals are often my friends! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019616 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:38:38 +0000 Anonymous 1019616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo, that's nice Janet! I like if for your style. I do think the longer length can be tricky if you are concerned about proportions (I have one I need to post and get opinions on), but you should definitely try one of these on. With your long legs, it might not be a problem at all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-thoughts-on-this-or-another-black-blazer#post-1019588 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:02:52 +0000 Janet 1019588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately I've been quite smitten with this Helmut Lang blazer. </p> <p><a href="http://www.intermixonline.com/product/helmut+lang+exclusive+linear+blazer.do?sortby=ourPicks&#038;CurrentCat=105328&#038;siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-ySKHreytZ6ix4izGH1yyTQ&#038;cid=LS" rel="nofollow">http://www.intermixonline.com/.....038;cid=LS</a></p> <p>In combing through my closet this weekend, I've come up with a couple of blazers/jackets that need to go, but I've also been realizing that when the weather cools off, the one blazer I reach for the most -- my black Gibson from two years ago -- is going to start to wear out at some point in the not too distant future. Strangely enough, the Gibson is my only solid black blazer, and I like the length, versatility, easy structure, and ability to layer it. </p> <p>I could justify the price of a nice designer black blazer, but it would have to be the right balance of distinctive and versatile. I wouldn't want it to look so 2013 that it looks 2013 in 2015, if you know what I mean. I want modern but not overly trendy. Of course, it doesn't need to be "designer" but I do want a quality piece with some hint of rock'n'roll sophisticate.</p> <p>I'm not sure the HL blazer is the one, but I find it very appealing. I don't even know how HL fits would work on me. I love the idea of leather detail, a slightly strong shoulder, a slightly fitted silhouette, and a longer length. I also think this angled hem would be nice on me, rather than a straight hem that cuts across my lower hip. I even like this particular (semi?) collarless style, while most collarless jackets don't thrill me. </p> <p>What do you think? Any suggestions for this or other black blazers? </p>