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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:30:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php MNsara on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-962092 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 02:28:38 +0000 MNsara 962092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you so much, Angie, for chiming in to confirm what everyone (except me) was noticing!  Whew - it will be returned tomorrow!  My credit card will be happy too! I'll try the white Lanai (thank you CF for that adorable pic!) tomorrow instead Angie on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-962030 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:49:07 +0000 Angie 962030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't read the comments, but vote return. It's too long. Fit is fab though - other than the length. cinnamon fern on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961973 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:40:43 +0000 cinnamon fern 961973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here's an old picture (not sure it works with this dress).  In these shoes, I'm 5' 6". catgirl on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961930 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:34:01 +0000 catgirl 961930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Lanai is on sale at Nordstrom! MNsara on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961927 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:27:00 +0000 MNsara 961927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I'm headed to the Mall of America tomorrow and it says there is a Lanai there ;-) Unfortunately, it's one of the twill ones, but should be good for check fit and cut. ETA:  CF - have I seen pics of you in your Lanai? cinnamon fern on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961924 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:26:20 +0000 cinnamon fern 961924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Or this, which is the white Lanai in a cotton-rayon blend: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theory.com/Lanai-Stretch-Cotton-Blazer/D0104116,default,pd.html?dwvar_D0104116_color=100&start=3&q=lanai"><a href="http://www.theory.com/Lanai-Stretch-Cotton-Blazer/D0104116,default,pd.html?dwvar_D0104116_color=100&amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.theory.com/Lanai-St.....0&amp</a>;</a> I love my black lanai jacket so much I am considering a white one.  Can't decide between this and the linen version.  Wondering if this one is more practical because it could be worn all year round. bj1111 on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961919 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:22:34 +0000 bj1111 961919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sara, i think the revisiting the lanai would be great.  especially with these pants.  the open bottom may visually balance a short jacket on a pear. catgirl on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961918 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:22:15 +0000 catgirl 961918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, I just looked up the Lanai and 24" is right - I knew yours had to be longer.I think it's the length and shape combined.  If the Lanai were longer it would be too boxy in the hips since it's not very waist defining.  That's what I see here too.  The Lanai cuts away more whereas this one is straight across at the bottom, that will be less flattering, right? MNsara on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961917 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:22:04 +0000 MNsara 961917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha, we posted at the same time :-) BJ - HL and I are not on speaking terms!  He thinks I should have skinny arms and no hips! :-(  See, above comment about Una gorgeous Lanai . . . Marley - You're probably right.  (and hoping maybe you're not ;-))  Why do things look better in my own eyes? MNsara on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961912 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:19:03 +0000 MNsara 961912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're right, Thistle, if it felt tight I would return.  This one feels okay, but  does it look tight? I know, Linda - I keep trying on every Theory jacket I run across waiting for the one that fits ME ;-) Suz - when we vary from our 'usual' pieces (like no more cropped jacket for me), those proportions get tricky! CF - Yea, I hoped if I kept both pants and jacket, they'd work together, but the jacket looked better yesterday when I had denim bermudas on! Una - this one says 27" length, Lanai says 22" back and 24" front.  I remember trying Lanai (as soon as you looked SO fab in your then new Lanai) and thought it was wrong for my pear hips.  But it's always worth a revisit! bj1111 on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961905 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:14:15 +0000 bj1111 961905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ my first thought was that it was a bit long especially from the front, but from the side and back, i think it looks great.  i love the concept with those pants. have you tried the<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.helmutlang.com/LINEN-SLUB-TWILL-JACKET/D02HW123,default,pd.html?start=6&cgid=womens-sale"> linen slub twill jacket </a>at hl? or una's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theory.com/Lanai-Linen-Blend-Jacket/D0303105,default,pd.html?dwvar_D0303105_color=100&start=3&cgid=sale-womens-jackets">theory jacket</a>? Marley on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961902 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:11:21 +0000 Marley 961902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Its a beautiful jacket - but I think its too long for you.  In the pics it appears to be cutting you right in half - I would go with something shorter. catgirl on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961898 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:09:59 +0000 catgirl 961898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The fit looks good, but it looks too long, and that is weird because I am only 5'1".  How does the length compare to the Lanai? cinnamon fern on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961896 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:05:53 +0000 cinnamon fern 961896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have trouble with jackets this length on me - the combination of hitting at the widest part of me and cutting me in half is not super flattering.   In these pictures, the length looks a bit awkward.  But I wonder if it would look better in a different outfit.  If you had a shorter top underneath, that might help.  So might a dark top for a column of color.  So might lighter pants.   The fit looks good in 1, 2, and 4.  In 3 I wonder if it's a bit tight in the upper back (I can't really see the arms).  I've passed on jackets that wrinkle like that when I reach forward, but I'm not sure that's right.  Would it be comfortable driving? Suz on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961889 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:53:10 +0000 Suz 961889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It doesn't look too tight. Gorgeous jacket.  I am unsure about the length. I have this very same issue.  I want to hear from others who have a better sense of the proportions.  Linda on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961888 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:50:58 +0000 Linda 961888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As one petite to another, I feel that it really looks too long on you.  Also, as Thistle said, if it's too tight, return.  I love the Theory brand, but I have never been able to find anything that really flatters my 5'3" athletic build.  The brands seems to be for a completely different body type than mine and maybe yours (at least with this jacket). Thistle on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961881 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:43:43 +0000 Thistle 961881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If it is too tight anywhere, I vote return.  MNsara on "Ask Angie: K/R Theory blazer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-theory-blazer#post-961879 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:41:51 +0000 MNsara 961879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Again, sorry for the multiple K/R.  I tend to sit on these things (kinda like errands I don't want to do) until they pile up, cause me grief, and need to get resolved! But, on to the issue at hand:  Theory Tivona blazer.   It stretches some, so I'm comfortable, but is it too tight looking on my upper arms (thanks, chaturangas!)  Is the length okay, or too long (in my mind I'm 5'10", not the 5'5" I really am ) A couple reviews talked about it wrinkling :-(  This one spent some time in the shopping bag, but maybe those wrinkles won't fall out . . . Alterations needed?  One front facing seems to roll out a little.  If I keep, maybe Nordies alterations can tack it or something. Thank you in advance for looking and taking time to make any (and all) comments!