https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:11:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241479 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:52:28 +0000 Angie 241479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you. I'm taller and straighter I guess, but the jackets are just as boxy I think. They just look more streamlined because my arms are hanging by my side in the photographs - which flattens the volume. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241477 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:50:21 +0000 catgirl 241477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, those are gorgeous jackets - they seem to have a more subtle trapeze shape, or maybe it's just because you're taller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241466 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:38:18 +0000 Angie 241466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are my trapeze jacket outfits and I still absolutely wear these jackets. Love their retro flavour: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/01/22/feeling-the-blues-outfit-2/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/01/.....-outfit-2/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/09/17/shopping-the-talbots-new-fall-collection/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/09/.....ollection/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241463 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:35:46 +0000 Angie 241463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trapeze jackets are totally fab! I still wear mine and just posted the outfits on AG's thread. </p> <p>There is nothing wrong with boxy in the right places. Trapeze styles are supposed to be boxy, ladies :).</p> <p>After all of that though Kim, I vote pass because this is not the right trapeze style for your body type. You needed a style with a V-neck revere collar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241459 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:31:55 +0000 Queen Mum 241459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback.<br /> Mary-- interesting observation on the hiding our figures. I don't mind hiding my figure, but I do mind an outfit that makes me look like I don't have a figure. I think that is why this jacket needs to be paired with skinnies and probably worn open.</p> <p>It hadn't occured to me to switch the buttons.</p> <p>I realize it isn't the most fab thing I own, but there are occasions when it seems to fit the bill.</p> <p>Angie... do you have an opinion? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241355 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:33:49 +0000 Lisa 241355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote nay, it is a very boxy shape. The length does not look good for dress layering. And I would wear this with a longer top than the one shown. If you have a lot of long tops then I say keep but the real question is, does the jacket fit a wardrobe hole? (maybe it fits black jacket category but did your black jacket category have an add on to it? ie, " a black jacket to wear with skinnies, or dress, etc." and does this jacket fit that hole?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241265 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:00:31 +0000 MsMary 241265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That brings up the interesting question of whether we should always aspire to show off our figures. I know since I've been hanging out here I've gotten away from that idea a little bit, what with Angie's "surrendering the waist" concept and all. I think part of the charm of the swing or trapeze shape is that it's big and you have a much smaller body inside it. And I think that's why it turned out I liked wearing my trapeze jacket better open -- to give at least a glimpse of my waist. (Oops -- maybe I am coming back to showing off one's figure after all and finding a way to do it even with a non-fitted jacket.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241256 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:52:13 +0000 Jenava 241256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, this doesn't show off your figure.</p> <p>If you love it and want to wear it, maybe try sticking with a very fitted underpinning with the skinny black pants and boots? This might let your thin waist be visible? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241231 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:37:30 +0000 catgirl 241231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE swing jackets but struggle with the same issue of how to wear them. In fact, I have one that I also bought, returned and bought again at the consignment place. I'm interested to see how you style it. I've only worn mine open over a fitted dress so far, but would like to use it more casually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241198 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:19:46 +0000 MsMary 241198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie loves the swing jacket shape, and I do, too! I'm not all that in love with the cuffed sleeves -- would it be possible to unroll them, or have it altered so the sleeves were plain? And I agree that some plain or faceted shiny buttons would be fun.</p> <p>If it were me, I'd wear it over a black-and-white houndstooth or plaid or checked or tweed pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241186 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:14:14 +0000 Jonesy 241186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a classic shape--I don't think it's too dated. In fact, I remember Angie defending a swing jacket on another recent thread, saying she currently sported the look. I think it looks good on you!</p> <p>Is it a black tweed? What do the sleeves look like unrolled? I like the idea of it with a pencil skirt or skinnies. I also prefer the neckline unobscured--so, without the scarf or the shirt collar over it. Something about having the neckline open helps to offset the looser, cropped shape, IMHO. Just my two cents, of course :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241181 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:11:25 +0000 Srujana 241181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, but then again, I like the slightly retro silhouette that swing jackets provide. I think it looks fabulous in pic #3....but I think that might be in part because the buttons are covered by the pretty scarf. I think the cut of the jacket isn't dated, but perhaps the buttons are? Try replacing them with something more textured or shiny or....? and see if you like it better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241178 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:07:22 +0000 Kate 241178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I agree that the fit isn't perfect for you, but I think you could still get some great use out of it with the right outfits. Have you tried it with any dresses?</p> <p>Also, the buttons were what first stood out to me in the pictures. Maybe putting some new buttons on it could give the jacket a whole new life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-swing-jacket-dated-or-fringe-classic#post-241169 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:58:10 +0000 Queen Mum 241169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fell in love with this swing jacket 4 years ago... bought it, returned it, and bought it again. I originally wore it with a wine turtleneck, black pencil skirt and boots. </p> <p>It has gotten less and less wear over the past couple of years. Part of it is that I realize it's not the perfect jacket for my shape, the other part is I am not confident that it is not a dated silhouette.</p> <p>Can I update it with skinnies and boots.. possibly a scarf? Maybe my oxfords?</p> <p>I'd kindof like to make it work as I don't have a black jacket or cardi of any kind (I returned the black moto jacket that I bought on my birthday) </p>