https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:09:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104154 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:54:55 +0000 Angie 104154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi MPJ! Bless you for thinking further than polartech and the lasses have you sorted with their amazing suggestions.</p> <p>How about a few delicious fly away cardigans? They layer well under a coat and offer a relaxed yet stylish vibe for inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104133 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:26:08 +0000 RoseandJoan 104133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love quite taken with this Chanel style boucle biker jacket from Mango<br /> <a href="http://www.asos.com/Mango/Mango-Boucl-Biker-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=796857&#038;SearchQuery=mango&#038;Rf-100=Jackets&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Multi" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/Mango/Mang.....;clr=Multi</a><br /> Do you have a Mango in your home town? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104131 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:59:09 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 104131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, medusa, good eye! You're right - now that I look over the selection more carefully - the moto jacket does stand out as less polished. While I think the moto styling is on trend, the fabrication makes it look a bit more casual than I'd like. Thanks!</p> <p>I do love them all - I'm going to pick one or two to buy and see if I can find pattern mates for others so I can sew them up myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104102 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:51:12 +0000 medusa 104102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ, those are some great jackets. Fab choices! I like all of them except the knit biker jacket (the second one) - that one looks a bit too much like a sweatshirt to me. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with a sweatshirt look, but if you're trying to look a bit more polished I think the others you posted are better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104062 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:41:00 +0000 marianna 104062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have something really similar to the Nick &amp; Mo jacket and I really like it. It's nice that the sleeves aren't full length so that you can layer and it doesn't look like outerwear. I actually really like all the options you linked to! You're on the right track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104054 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:06:59 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 104054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks VC - it would seem that a sweatery moto style jacket would be a good bet - the one at Nordstrom's is the same price as the Express, so I'll have to see about sizes and fits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104051 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:53:46 +0000 velvetychocolate 104051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - so many fabulous jackets! Yes, indeedy - lots of eye candy to drool over. :)</p> <p>Re: the Caslon Knit Motorcyle Jacket - I just remembered something I saw on the Express website, a sweater-y version of a moto jacket:</p> <p><a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=22082&#038;parentCategoryId=2&#038;categoryId=20&#038;subCategoryId=20" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=20</a></p> <p>That would seem to be a possible indoor/outdoor kind of jacket (in the fall at least). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104048 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:25:49 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 104048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drat - what a dope I am - I forgot to check the links. I was linking to the zoomed in picture, which obviously doesn't work.</p> <p>Ambition French Terry Jacket<br /> Here are the jackets again:<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/17/_5927977.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....927977.jpg</a></p> <p>Caslon® Knit Motorcycle Jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/18/_5940778.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....940778.jpg</a><br /> (in rosemary or shale)</p> <p>Nick &amp; Mo Textured Jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/10/_5924190.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....924190.jpg</a><br /> (in Garnet)</p> <p>Halogen Tweed Jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/7/_5913947.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....913947.jpg</a></p> <p>Semantiks "tic tac toe" tie jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/6/_5924986.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....924986.jpg</a></p> <p>Burberry quilted jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/4/_5870724.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....870724.jpg</a></p> <p>Nanette Lepore 'movie star' jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/7/_5905927.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....905927.jpg</a></p> <p>kate spade 'trina' jacket<br /> <a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/18/_5905958.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://content.nordstrom.com/I.....905958.jpg</a></p> <p>Okay, these should all work...man, there is no shortage of jackets I like, apparently.</p> <p>I'm a SAHM and I'm rebuilding my wardrobe. I'd really like to kick it up a notch. I would most likely be wearing these jackets with jeans (darkwash/black straightleg that I do not yet own) or skirts (that I do not yet own). So feel free to suggest outfits, if the spirit moves you. ;-)</p> <p>If nothing else, I hope I've provided some jacket eye candy for people to drool over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104039 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:58:56 +0000 Louise 104039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would something like this <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Long-Sleeve-Hooded-Waist-Dressing/dp/B002BCLIE2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1256990257&#038;categoryNodeID=&#038;page=&#038;node=42966030&#038;sr=1-8&#038;mnSBrand=core&#038;rh=" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksandspencer.com.....e&#038;rh=</a> work for you?<br /> I've got one of these which i throw on over lounge wear or normal clothes if i'm cold x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104011 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:40:27 +0000 Mac 104011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rats, MamaPJ: the links don't lead to anything... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-104002 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:56:27 +0000 medusa 104002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ, none of your links are working for me except for the very last one - the Tory Burch jacket, which looks pretty great.</p> <p>Have you considered cardigans as well? A long, thick cardigan can be very warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-103999 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:20:17 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 103999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a few more, for fun:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3058485?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=9918151&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3050660?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10079664&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3053093/0~2376776~2374327~2374375~2381291?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2381291&#038;P=3" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....1&#038;P=3</a></p> <p>I might have to go looking for pattern twins and whip some of these up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-103996 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:52:53 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 103996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shiny - I am trying to get away from the sporty look - I tend to wear it a lot, because it's readily available in TJ Maxx, but I don't think it's really "me." I will check out the Uniglo Heat-Tech thread tho - I'm always looking for warm layers.</p> <p>garmenta - you'd think with all the Nordstrom's love floating around here that would have occurred to me to check the Website...</p> <p>Here are a few I liked...what are your thoughts? (I think I've been able to link to the particular colors I like, too.)</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062186?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10040854&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3044743?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10109356&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p>(or in black)</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038280?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10020733&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038200?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10025541&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p>or in "thames teal"</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038100?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=9916757&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a><br /> (I have a much nicer looking black/white boucle fabric that I'm planning to make into a cropped Chanel style jacket like this.)</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038237?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=9965426&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3039050?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&#038;id=10024723&#038;largeImg=0&#038;tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a></p> <p>Am I on the right track? I've only gone through the first page (99 items) but I would love to know what people liked in terms of style and color...I can't afford the $1000+ amount of jackets here, so I need to prioritize in terms of what I can buy and what I can sew. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-103959 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:36:46 +0000 shiny 103959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but since going to Iceland, this has become my lounge-wear in the winter:</p> <p><a href="http://www.66north.com/us/shop/pc-955-429-vik-womens-jacket.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.66north.com/us/shop.....acket.aspx</a></p> <p>So cozy. Holds up well in the dryer too. Sleeker than polarfleece, but maybe more sporty than what you're thinking? </p> <p>Did you see the Uniglo Heat-Tech thread? I'm tempted to give that a try. Prices are good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-103954 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:23:05 +0000 garmenta 103954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackets for 65 degree weather. . .so many options. . .</p> <p>I'd recommend a couple of places to look online so you can see what you like. </p> <p>On the high end, take a look at bluefly.com--you may not want to spend that kind of money, but you can see what fashion-forward shapes they have and see if anything strikes your fancy. </p> <p>In the middle, I like Nordstrom's for colors and shapes--and remember, they have stuff on sale, and if there's a Nordstrom's Rack nearby, even better prices. </p> <p>At the low end, I like Kohl's, especially the Elle line, which is more fun than their other brands. I've been impressed by the look of Kohl's jackets and sweaters, and their prices--especially on sale--are hard to beat. Target is good too, but the online selection never looks like the store version--you have to go there in person to get a good idea.</p> <p>Hope that helps! I love jackets and encourage anyone to try them instead of fleece--it's a different universe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-indoor-jackets-to-replace-tatty-polartecs#post-103952 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:09 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 103952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, the second the thermometer drops below, uh, 65, I'm hauling out all of my years old, shapeless Polartech jackets (worn in place of sweaters).</p> <p>I would love to replace all of them with cozy - yet tailored - jackets. Something that doesn't look out of place indoors, but has a bit more structure than a sweater. </p> <p>Can you suggest shapes/styles I should look for? I'm a long waisted hourglass.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>