https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 02:19:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1446031 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:27:01 +0000 texstyle 1446031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too - I think with the alteration you mentioned it will be a 10! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1445383 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:43:27 +0000 Susie 1445383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have my whole closet organized by outfits but&nbsp;I do select about 10 outfits and hang those together. For me it's idea...it saves time by focusing on a limited selection, yet allows me to choose based on mood/weather. I save choosing the shoes, bag and accessories until I am dressed. I often try 2-3 shoes before settling on one, probably because they are one of my favorite parts of an outfit. </p> <p>I have my summer and spring clothes in another closet. I already have 20 outfits hanging together, ready to go for warm weather :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1445249 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:59:19 +0000 Golden 1445249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it , a lot! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426798 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 05:23:22 +0000 Debbie 1426798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it on you. After your mom does her magic it will be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426492 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:15:29 +0000 Helena 1426492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it; how wonderful to have a talented seamstress at the ready! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426481 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:01:03 +0000 Suz 1426481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great, then, and you have had a good fit from BR pants in the past so maybe you can snap up a pair.&nbsp;</p> <p>To Gaylene's point about the double vent, I will admit that on my Reiss jacket I find that a bit annoying. It was perfectly fine at first. But lately the vents seem to have "puffed out" a bit whether from the way I have sat on them or my own rearside changing shape, I don't know. I am going to steam the jacket and see what happens. But sometimes a double vent will do a weird sort of "curl" thing that is not the best. Just to be aware. I do think the thinner fabric of the BR jacket will help to mitigate against that and keep it falling well on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426464 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:21:23 +0000 Sveta 1426464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your help. If my Mom can get the fit perfect then it is a keeper.<br />I have been already playing with it in my closet and it grows on me more and more :-)<br />Susan, I would not mind a suit but if I cannot find trousers to match I will be happy with it as a blazer too. Actually it works pretty well to my eye with Express shadow plaid trousers which have navy in the pattern</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426443 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:48:23 +0000 kkards 1426443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where can I get a Momma Sveta? I love a classic blazer, and if it can be tailored to you, wow! Keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426442 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:46:04 +0000 Gaylene 1426442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With an upper back alteration, I think the fit will be spot on for this style. If I'm being totally honest, though, I've never been especially fond of a straight hem, double-vent back on any woman who isn't an androgynous shape like a rectangle or an IT. To my eye, this is a very masculine detail that flattens out what should be a flattering curve for a hourglassy shape. The vents on this particular jacket do sit nicely, though, which is a huge bonus.</p> <p>ETA: Though, take my observation and prejudices with a grain of salt, because they come a quarter century of being very aware of 200+ pairs of sometimes bored, 20-something eyes being fixed on my backside when I was lecturing. To say I am on Team Riveting Rear is an understatement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426437 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:42:59 +0000 Karie 1426437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want a seamstress mama so that I don't have to do my own alterations (I hate doing alterations)! Give her a big kiss, treat her to a nice lunch, and have her get out that sewing machine 'cause you should keep that blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426420 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:11:58 +0000 harmonica 1426420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Mona said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426412 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:59:28 +0000 unfrumped 1426412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really liking the length, elegant but not exaggerated, and the slight shaping, but still fluid, all make it versatile and classic, IMO. I think it would be easy to wear with less classic pieces&nbsp;for good juxtaposition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426407 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:50:31 +0000 MsMaven 1426407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and agree the tweaks should turn it into a good-looking workhorse. Most of my blazers come from BR these days. I am tall but not quite tall enough for most tall sizes,&nbsp;and can commiserate with getting the length of the jacket and the sleeve just right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426403 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:28:51 +0000 Mona 1426403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you, Sveta. I hope the little alteration at the back makes it 100% keep worthy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426399 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:21:28 +0000 Mellllls 1426399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure. &nbsp;What draws you to this particular blazer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426395 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:18:28 +0000 Nebraskim 1426395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this. If the fit is close enough and can be altered to perfection, and this has been a hard item to find that's 95 percent perfect, I would keep it. A well-made, basic navy jacket/blazer could be a workhorse because it's so versatile and essentially, a neutral piece. I think the sleeve and overall jacket length is spot perfect.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426387 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:10:16 +0000 Angie 1426387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really good in front. If Mama-Sveta can fix the back - THUMBS UP. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426371 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:51:31 +0000 Suz 1426371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you want it as a suit, Svetlana? If so, do the trousers also work? I think this looks pretty good -- of course you would style it with scrunched sleeves, etc. I am not 100% sure on that shoulder/bust fit, either, but if it feels good it is probably correct. And/or maybe the back tapering would address what appears to be a bit of looseness in the front. I don't think the sleeve is too long on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I remember about this jacket is that it felt truly easy to wear. I didn't end up keeping the one I tried, but Mr. Suz is still a bit sorry about that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426368 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:49:57 +0000 Tina 1426368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say keep. The length looks good and I like how it goes in on your torso. It has nice structure. I have a black one from BR and I agree, it is well made and good quality for the price (especially if you can catch a sale!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426362 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:42:59 +0000 Sveta 1426362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No shoulder fit is good, it is the back&nbsp;which is wide - right below the shoulders but it is fixable. The sleeve length looks good to me - I am always bothered by too short sleeves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426357 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:36:15 +0000 Anonymous 1426357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket - they do make a good, basic work blazer. &nbsp;Is it a little wide across the shoulders, or is it my imagination? &nbsp;The length looks good to me, and both buttoned and closed it looks fine. &nbsp;Sleeves are a tad long too, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-my-3rd-attempt-on-banana-republic-navy-blazer---kr#post-1426348 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:28:34 +0000 Sveta 1426348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried this very blazer from Banana Republic 2 times&nbsp;last year and decided to pass. This year they are available in Tall and I give it the last try. What do you think?<br />I took it to my Mom to assess the fit. It is a bit big in the back &nbsp;but this is my usual problem of wide shoulders + narrow back and I have to alter at least 50% of my blazers for this. My Mom said this can be fixed.<br />So the question is of the overall style and fit (ignoring the excess fabric on the back) - is it worth keeping or should I keep looking? &nbsp;The fabric quality is good (wool) and the workmanship is fine for the price point. What about the style for me?<br />pics 1-3 &nbsp;- open; pics 4-6 - closed.<br />Thanks!!!!</p>