https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:06:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1825284 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:21:24 +0000 Lisa 1825284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gee, yeah that blue and red blazer does look like it has an odd fit. &nbsp;Unfortunate because the colors were lovely on you. &nbsp;Ah well, on to more fab things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824545 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:24:57 +0000 Angie 1824545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. TTS-ish. Fluid - not fitted.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824527 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:03:53 +0000 Tanya 1824527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel I made the right choice to leave the striped VB blazer behind, Angie, thanks to your warning.&nbsp;&nbsp; I was having doubts and that is never right with something that pricey.&nbsp;&nbsp; I am glad it worked out for other people.&nbsp; Maybe the quality is inconsistent piece to piece.</p> <p>I will probably try the VB moto you recommend here.&nbsp; Is it TTS ?&nbsp; I was thinking of trying it in size 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824523 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:59:09 +0000 Angie 1824523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Tanya. VERY happy you left the blazer behind. It's not a top pick.&nbsp;</p> <p>This VB jacket is KILLER STUNNING. Pristine, impeccable quality, and excellent fit. Unique too. It has gorgeous unexpected panels and piping all over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824457 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 04:00:02 +0000 greycat6 1824457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also had a good experience with the striped blazer. No twisting or puckering in site. The visible outside zipper that zips the dickey up stuck on the first one I tried on, but the next one was fine. </p> <p>Sounds like quality is inconsistent. Tanya's photos are very helpful to demonstrate the issues. Thanks for the warning, Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824454 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 03:30:07 +0000 lpr200 1824454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I had the opposite experience-- I got it and it fit perfectly, except I will say the first jacket in my size the zipper stuck so my SA brought out the second one, which fit better (more fitted in the arms, etc) and looked super cute with the J Crew "pardon my french" t shirt and jeans. The tailor is shortening the sleeves for me. It fit me better than the similar striped Smythe from earlier this year. But maybe I just got lucky? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824449 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 03:06:08 +0000 Muffin 1824449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried it on in store and had the same issues. I also tried the VB scuba version (sized down) and liked it much better. I hope to try the classic and schoolboy versions and make a choice. I just know I'll get more use from a solid color and besides you can add interest with the dickies (the striped may limit this). Still kicking myself for not purchasing the one I found on consignment two years ago--brand new with tags! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824424 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:19:13 +0000 Beth 1824424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How disappointing. It could have been amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824421 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:09:26 +0000 Tanya 1824421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So here is my verdict: Angie is 100% right (as usual )! I have just picked up some of my stuff at the store and returned the VB jacket after trying it on.<br /> It twisted and pulled in a strange manner, especially starting from<br /> under the arms over the upper back. For that money, it had to be<br /> perfect, which it wasn't, so back it went. It is TTS, just fits in a<br /> strange manner </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824266 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:30:26 +0000 annagybe 1824266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whelp now I can temper my jealousy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824261 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:13:20 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1824261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had ordered it, too, and will also report back. I have to wait for a package to arrive, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824101 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:17:52 +0000 Angie 1824101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are ALL wise, ladies. Lets see how Tanya does with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824057 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:57:03 +0000 Beth 1824057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know. For that price, the fit should be immaculate. It's one of the things that makes Smythe so special.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824045 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:42:34 +0000 Colette 1824045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the warning Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824038 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:39:00 +0000 Tanya 1824038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the warning, Angie. I am pretty worried now, especially about the wide waist. I will pick up mine tonight and promptly share photos and impressions. If it is anything less then perfect, it will go back, as it has to be perfect at that price point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824036 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:38:20 +0000 Suz 1824036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Angie</b>, for the heads up!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not planning to order it. After deliberation, I realized that I simply won't wear it a ton and want to wait.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/beware-of-vb-striped-blazer#post-1824031 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:34:07 +0000 Angie 1824031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a little worried about the VB jacket, actually. The more I see it on clients - the less I like it. I might not make it a top pick.&nbsp;</p> <p>It doesn't fit as well as it should. Narrow sleeves, wider waist, and not pristine looking like in the pic. The sides don't lie flat, and the dicky isn't beautifully made. I tried on the size 0, and wasn't impressed with how it fit me. It was tight on the sleeves, puckering on the waist, pulling at the back, and wide on the waist. I expect it to fit like my Smythes - which it doesn't.&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, order it if you love it. It might be much better on you, or I had an off size.&nbsp;</p>