https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:05:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050736 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:47:16 +0000 Preppy Pear 2050736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m psyched about blazer 1 and will share pictures of it in action...when the temps are much cooler - probably October! Others were returned. Thanks so much for the wise input and the kind words. It has been fun to see all of the great NAS jackets here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050717 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:26:04 +0000 Dana 2050717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1...hands down! It is far more sophisticated than the others and you look beautiful in it! Totally agree with Angie re; the shoulder pads.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050710 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:50:59 +0000 Bijou 2050710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is great on you and Heathers, that was such a fun movie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050650 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:25:40 +0000 kellygirl 2050650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for 1!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050119 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 23:13:10 +0000 Suz 2050119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>With some plaids, I'm bothered by a lack of matching (as <b>Gaylene </b>mentions) but in this case, I'm not. It's actually not an expensive jacket -- not that it's the point -- but it's a very "throw on and go" kind of piece and it has that look to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050110 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 22:52:14 +0000 Marilyn 2050110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 all the way!&nbsp; Great jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050094 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:58:22 +0000 AndiB 2050094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha no it doesn’t now that you mention it! I was thinking no. 2 was the same as 1 but buttoned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050089 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:50:36 +0000 smittie 2050089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 and keep the shoulder pads. Your shoulders look good in them—not too broad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050082 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:22:08 +0000 julesegr 2050082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #1 looks great on you, and has more style than #2. Both are better than #3 IMO.</p> <p>I found myself in the same boat -- I tried both in the store and defaulted to #2 because it felt more in my wheelhouse. Either just before or after you posted I re-ordered #1 to see if maybe my eye had adjusted to the new silhouette because it really does look fab. I may try to post photos over the weekend, but you enjoy yours -- It looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2050076 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:17:10 +0000 kkards 2050076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>late to this....but #1 is WOW so fab that i just had to vote... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049955 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:02:32 +0000 Preppy Pear 2049955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If only I had a clearer idea of which blazer was the winner - i’m getting mixed signals, ha! </p> <p>I think i’m getting used to the shoulder pads - they are pretty subtle, not like something out of the movie Heathers, (which is really a fun movie for the fashion alone).</p> <p>I can also wear my trench coat over the blazer and the shoulders are fine. </p> <p>Andi B, does the gray one button? This one does not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049942 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:45:04 +0000 AndiB 2049942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love #1!&nbsp; I ordered it in M in both grey and the honey brown, honey brown color twice, and twice cancelled.&nbsp; The grey in M was just too small (sad face), couldn't button.&nbsp; Tempted to order the L (if it were to show up again!) but I'm also in process of dropping a few lbs (8 down!&nbsp; Another 8 to go!) which would put me firmly in that size M.&nbsp; I returned it anyway, not because I didn't love it (i really did!) but you really never know A. whether those 8 lbs will really come off, and B. if they do, it doesn't necessarily mean the jacket would fit how I want.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Keep #1, keep shoulder pads, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049893 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:39:09 +0000 notsaf 2049893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed! #1 is perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049887 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:10:34 +0000 Glory 2049887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 is outstanding just as it is. Love it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049869 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:21:40 +0000 Style Fan 2049869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 all the way!&nbsp; I love it.&nbsp; You are tempting me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049836 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:44:17 +0000 unfrumped 2049836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is so fab. Looks made for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049785 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:06:41 +0000 Gretchen 2049785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely #1 - great shape and fit. I don't see any issues with the shoulders&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049772 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:57:33 +0000 Gaylene 2049772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1, but why, oh, why couldn’t the manufacturer of a pricier jacket not have been more careful with finessing the plaid on the sleeve so it lined up properly with the body of the jacket. The less expensive BB Dakota jacket has a properly cut pattern, but, even in the Find picture, it’s clear the check pattern on #1 doesn’t line up. </p> <p>But maybe I’m too old school about properly cutting a checked pattern? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049771 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:56:24 +0000 Kathie 2049771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to chiming in, but agreeing with everyone else. #1 is the best, and your shoulders look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049768 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:46:43 +0000 Preppy Pear 2049768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, you guys. Thanks for helping make this decision much easier! 1 it is! Thanks for the kind words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049765 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:32:12 +0000 Angie 2049765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No contest.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 = KILLER fit and palette with your hair.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do NOT remove the pads. You will ruin the lines of the jacket!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049760 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:55:21 +0000 Anonymous 2049760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 best as it is. Your shoulders do not look any different than in the other 2 blazers. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049755 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:33:31 +0000 Bennett 2049755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've numbered them correctly - #1 is clearly a first place winner, #2 is clearly in second place, and #3 comes in so, so far behind. I don't know if it is the short boxiness of it, the double breasted front? That one does not flatter. Number two might be better worn unbuttoned. You look fantastic in the longer jackets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049739 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:49:57 +0000 Janet 2049739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not crazy about the fit of the Madewell on you — seems too unstructured. I really like #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049735 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:38:26 +0000 bj1111 2049735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1--it gives you an hourglassy shape.&nbsp; the strong shoulder and the pattern are so fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049731 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:31:49 +0000 Kyle 2049731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first blazer is my strong preference. Love the way it nips in at the waist a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049730 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:31:23 +0000 LaPed 2049730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At a glance, #1 is favorite. You look great in a longer topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049723 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:16:43 +0000 Roxanna 2049723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG #1 all the way. You look INCREDIBLE in that! #2 looks a bit dowdy and buttoned up and (3 is a bit boxy and not as long and lean looking. But you are rocking 1!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049722 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:16:37 +0000 Anonymous 2049722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three very different looking jackets here. My least favourite is the Madewell one - it just seems lacking in something and the sleeve length looks off too. &nbsp;I like the middle one for fit across the shoulders but am not fond of how close the buttons are to the front edges. Makes it look like it's pulling a bit. But maybe you won't wear it done up anyways? &nbsp;I like the ruched sleeved one a lot and don't think it's overwhelming on your shoulders. It is a style statement, and looks like one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-showdown#post-2049710 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:39:08 +0000 Preppy Pear 2049710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love input on the fit and look of these three blazers. I really like the long blazer trend - definitely a work uniform for me, and I am loving the 70s plaids and checks. </p> <p>Picture 1 is an Angie top pick. Love the colors - the pattern is my favorite of the 3, but I’m not crazy about the pads on my broad shoulders. I think it would be more comfortable without them. Would it be easy to have them removed? Would it ruin the jacket? The other two blazers don’t have them. </p> <p>2 is a BB Dakota blazer, single-breasted, another NAS item:<br /> <a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bb-dakota-plaid-city-blazer/5270691" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....er/5270691</a><br /> Not a top pick, but for the price, the quality seems pretty good. </p> <p>3-4 - Madewell blazer, not NAS. It’s a shorter length - I think it fits fine, but I also think it’s supposed to be more oversized, judging by the model.</p> <p><a href="https://www.madewell.com/caldwell-double-breasted-blazer-in-desert-check-AA305.html?dwvar_AA305_color=WQ6063&#038;cgid=apparel&#038;position=16&#038;position=16&#038;activeChunk=0#start=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.madewell.com/caldw.....=0#start=1</a></p> <p>Sorry about not creating finds - I’m fabbing on my phone. I just got a new computer at home and should be able to collect finds soon. </p>