https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 10:03:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742376 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:15:41 +0000 shiny 742376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to get yourself a steam cleaner, then you can just clean the armpits and avoid the trim. It's worth the investment! </p> <p>My preference is also for the skirt, #3 or #4. #3 has edge for nighttime look, with crowd that wears all black. I also like with the jeans (#2) but can you swap the tall boots for the booties? Are those skinny jeans? Skinny jeans scrunched into booties would work and may be less uniform-like. </p> <p>What are you going to do for a bag? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742248 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:49:59 +0000 ElleH 742248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MNsara, thanks for your tips. The sequin shell is sleeveless which means armpit contact with the jacket. It has real lambskin leather trim so I don't know if regular drycleaning is even appropriate. When you take a leather jacket to the cleaners they don't dry clean it. That fluid would damage the leather. They strip the color off &amp; redye it. I don't know how they would clean the fabric part of this jacket so I'm trying to avoid wearing sleeveless tops under it to reduce the cleaning needs. I wore it once with many layers in cold weather so it's ok so far but tomorrow night will be warmish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742233 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:40:40 +0000 MNsara 742233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous jacket! and how cool that your husband found it for you! Of course you should figure a few outfits to get it out of the closet :-)</p> <p>I like it with the jeans, but prefer it with the skirt and booties. I also prefer it with the darker top under it, the white lace isn't quite the contrast I'd first think of. I do like Kyle's suggestion of a bright color under it if you have anything to try. </p> <p>I also like the idea of some glitz, but are you thinking your sequin shell could possibly damage the jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742197 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:08:51 +0000 ElleH 742197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit your outfit is very similar. Boots and all! Perhaps you can follow this post &amp; get some suggestions for yourself too. Where do you live? I got this at American Rag in Los Angeles &amp; saw it at Fred Segal on Melrose too. It was a year ago so maybe not there anymore but if you do find it anywhere it will probably be cheaper. I never spend that much but hubby pulled it off a rack &amp; told me to try it on. He loved it &amp; wanted to buy it. It cost a lot so I feel guilty that it is an orphan. He buys things because he likes without thinking about an entire wardrobe or capsule. I love that he likes to give me things though so I really want to get wear out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742178 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:40:05 +0000 Jjsloane 742178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice jacket - I think because of the longer length I prefer it with the pencil skirt in #4 too. It can definitely work with jeans, but maybe a slimmer silhouette. Buttoned up it's definitely a bit too military for me. It would look amazing with a lace or brocade sheath or skirt or pants. a little glitz (but that' s my magpie gene rearing it's ugly head again) How about some color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742177 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:38:43 +0000 Anonymous 742177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, I LOVE this jacket. In fact, could you PM me the model number if it is on there because I need to stalk it and see if I can find one somewhere. (ETA oh I see you did put it in as the link...I am off to stalk )</p> <p>I like it with the skinnies and boots. I did an outfit on Friday with a similar topper, but I used my BF jeans instead of skinnies. I also like it with the skirt too. I think you could wear it with just about anything and the jacket will just stand out in a great way.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-boyfriend-in-the-army" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....n-the-army</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742146 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:56:09 +0000 ElleH 742146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle thanks for your suggestions. I guess the uniform thing depends where you come from haha. They have different uniforms in different countries. It could be a bus conductor in the UK or a police officer elsewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742145 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:54:44 +0000 ElleH 742145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't do turtle necks they look bad on me &amp; no shells because of the cleaning thing. I do have a sequin shell but I would have to wear something else over or under it to protect the jacket. I could do a plaid shirt unbuttoned, as per Angie's combo, &amp; that would protect the jacket. I will try something on when hubby gets home to take pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742142 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:51:40 +0000 Kyle 742142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could see the details of the jacket better--it looks gorgeous. I like it both with jeans or pants as well as with the skirt and booties in 4. I don't see uniform. I see edgy chic. My gut feeling is to let the jacket shine. To me, many different types of neutral tops would work, including the lace, but I could also see it with a pop of color, like an orange, a burgundy, or similar. If it's black, a simple navy blue shell or turtleneck, perhaps. If you want to go another direction, you could add in some sequins or leopard print, either as a top or a scarf addition. Or, deliberate black from head to toe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742139 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:49:27 +0000 Nadya 742139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love #4 with the skirt and scrunched sleeves. I like the contrast with the pencil skirt, and the booties teaming up with the jacket for a bit of toughness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-others-how-should-i-style-this-rag-bone-military-jacket#post-742134 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:41:21 +0000 ElleH 742134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has become an expensive orphan. It is unlined &amp; not warm so it needs to be worn just for it's look really. It has leather trim so I don't want to wear it with anything sleevless as I'm not sure if it can even be dry-cleaned. The leather is very delicate. It is long so looks like a uniform when I wear it with black pencil skirt or sheath dress. </p> <p>I think it's probably best with jeans or pants. I'm open to dressing it down or mixing it up like Angie did with tough boots, glitz &amp; plaid. I hope to wear it to a concert tomorrow night. It's not a dressy crowd, more of an edgy crowd, at these gigs. I would like suggestions for tomorrow night &amp; in general.</p> <p>ETA: These are not outfit ideas, just giving you a proportional visual of the jacket. Here is a better look at the jacket<br /> <a href="http://www.lyst.com/clothing/rag-bone-black-grimsby-leather-trimmed-cotton-blend-jacket/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lyst.com/clothing/r.....nd-jacket/</a></p> <p>ETA: Most of the crowd will probably be wearing all black so I was thinking if I mix the textures, leather boots, coated skinny jeans &amp; perhaps the sequins not sure yet then would all black be OK?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>