https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:21:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622778 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:47:49 +0000 Anonymous 1622778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope so, thanks Style Fan.</p> <p>Thanks Angie. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622744 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:09:04 +0000 Angie 1622744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes you can wear a shorter jacket with jeans and trousers, Diane.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622689 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:42:10 +0000 Style Fan 1622689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I look forward to seeing what you create Diane.&nbsp; A drape collar does give a nice casual look to the jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622672 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:13:46 +0000 Anonymous 1622672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to desert this thread...I was really tired and turned in early last night...</p> <p>Thanks Skylurker. Whilst I did love the bomber Angie wore in her post. I don't think I want a bomber shape this time. Maybe for Autumn time, with the furry collar.</p> <p>I cross posted with you both, Kari and Linder...Kari, that one you mentioned has a sort of raglan shoulder, which I actually like the idea of...hmmm. Linder that first one is lovely isn't it. I think I'm after a slightly drapier collar though...however, now I want a lovely boucle fabric like that!</p> <p>Good point Joy. An asymmetric hem may be a thought.</p> <p>Thanks for the visuals Manny! Good point about layering. </p> <p>Thanks everyone! Lots for me to mull over. I need to get sketching ideas and looking through my pattern stash to see if I have anything I can adapt.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622610 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 02:06:48 +0000 Maneera 1622610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love this idea! I think a hip length jacket would be perfect for both skirts &amp; jeans. I usually layer a longer top underneath my jackets when I wear jeans to get all proportions right...and the jacket works well with skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622598 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 01:08:01 +0000 Anonymous 1622598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For wearing with both skirts and jeans I don't think you can beat an assymetrical hem to get the best of both worlds. However, longer jackets seem to work well with pencil skirts. I love the first jacket you posted but it may be too dressyfor your needs. The second looks more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622532 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:53:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1622532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Diane. I think shorter is the way to go if you want the jacket to work with both skirts and jeans. I love Angie's first pick. And also the shape of the white colour blocked leather jacket Angie picked. I think the collars on both are very elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622522 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:29:18 +0000 Anonymous 1622522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I think I might agree about the sleeves. I'll probably go for the same fabric all over. So would most of the shorter length jackets in your finds work with a skirt as well as jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622519 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:28:35 +0000 Anonymous 1622519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could see you rocking the first one Angie posted the<br />Akris punto<br />Bouclé Knit Jacket!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622518 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:27:40 +0000 Kari 1622518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the light grey one Diane posted, and the bottom right one in white from Angie's collection, for you Diane. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622516 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:22:50 +0000 Angie 1622516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun, Diane. Glad you're sewing something for YOU.&nbsp;</p> <p>Draped collars have PLENTY of longevity - not to worry. I'm a little worried about the completely knitted sleeves - I'd keep the sleeves the same fabric or do a knitted inset panel.</p> <p>Some unstructured and structure ideas below.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622512 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:12:07 +0000 skylurker 1622512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm. You probably need something short if you want to wear it with skirts.<br /> How about a bomber Jacket? With a faux fur collar like Angie's Topshop jacket? The faux fur give them a retro pretty look instead of a sporty one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622424 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:55:48 +0000 Anonymous 1622424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tanya. Yes, I do rather like the mixed media, though, I don't necessarily have to go for different sleeve, but I do like your idea for cream/bone shade.</p> <p>You may be right about the length Sharan. I could go for something at high hip level, similar to my blush moto. Not sure if I want to go for an all out moto style, but a zipper would certainly add to the slightly more casual look that I'm after and the fabric would drape nicely.&nbsp;BTW&nbsp;I'm glad you feel the same as me about blazers :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622393 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:03:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1622393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jackets you've shown here, Diane. I'm not sure how well the length would be with jeans and skirts, though. I can picture them with jeans, but I wonder if they are a little long for skirts. <br />What about using your blush moto for inspiration? That's one that you wear with both pants and skirts, and it always looks super fabulous on you. With a less structured fabric, the front lapels would drape nicely for a soft effect. <br />I certainly won't argue with your thoughts on blazers, by the way. I just can't get into them at all; whenever I put one on, it just doesn't feel right to me--too stiff and formal--though I love how they look on others.&nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and I do hope drape is going to be around for a while!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622376 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:27:58 +0000 Tanya 1622376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie, but I think that a jacket similar to those you posted in light grey would be lovely on you.&nbsp;&nbsp; You could make the contrast sleeves in some think knit stretchy cram/bone material. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-jacket-inspiration-and-advice-please#post-1622375 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:25:27 +0000 Anonymous 1622375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi lovely people. I wanted a bit of advice about jackets.</p> <p>&nbsp;The back story is that I have some lovely light&nbsp;grey&nbsp;wool mix&nbsp;fabric which I bought over a year ago. The idea at the time was for me to make a classic blazer style, but as is often the way, it got left in my stash not made up, because life and work got in the way and other sewing projects took priority. Well, I'm glad I didn't make a classic blazer, because I have come to the conclusion that a classic style doesn't feel like the ideal style for me now. Yes, I know my dressing often&nbsp;skews pretty classic and I adore trench coats for instance, but a blazer can to my eye, sometimes be preppy and also a little rock chic, to name but two of the many style vibes. I just feel like I want something a little 'softer' in style and something that can be perhaps a little 'different' (that's my creative gene coming out) and also a little more&nbsp;casual?</p> <p>I was therefore wondering about something with less structure (when I say that, I still want a bit of subtle shoulder structure) and perhaps some controlled drape. I won't want to heavily interface it to add stiffness.</p> <p>So, my first question, is...are jackets with a bit of collar drape still going to be around for a while? Current? Or perhaps it's a style that will stick around, being as draped items&nbsp;have longevity nowadays.</p> <p>Secondly, It would be great if you could show me photos of jacket styles that might suit my needs that you may have come across as you've gone shopping. Oh, and if I want to wear with jeans as well as slim skirts, what would be an ideal length?</p> And finally, I was admiring these two styles as possible inspiration...see photos. </p>