https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824925 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:15:38 +0000 Antje 824925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you totally get it - I know the oversized trend is big, but personally I just don't fancy it that much on myself. </p> <p>I should have just bought both sizes this morning so I could show photos. I might still do this and send pictures tomorrow, and then Angie you can evaluate in person next week! </p> <p>Sarah A, thanks for the great suggestions. Love the dress idea especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824886 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:29:45 +0000 Angie 824886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have to see it on, Antje. My immediate response is to size up because I agree with Anna. But I also know you :). You do not like oversized looks on yourself and I worry about that part of it. </p> <p>My black lace bomber jacket is a size up - (the sleeves were so short on the smaller size I had no choice but to size up). I LOVE the oversized look of this style. It totally looks right to my eye. '80s fabness. </p> <p>Try it on for me next week? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824884 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:27:42 +0000 kellygirl 824884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the slightly looser fit. I think that is what I find so intriguing about this jacket style. I could see it playing well with your pencil skirts. I'm curious to hear what Angie has to say. Great question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824882 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:25:45 +0000 Transcona Shannon 824882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh....I'll be watching this thread closely Antje - I have that bomber jacket on my wish list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824876 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:21:55 +0000 annagybe 824876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those style jackets on the larger size. I'd go with the medium. It doesn't look super fitted on the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824872 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:52 +0000 Sarah A 824872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I think would go to the smaller size, but i am not too much on the oversized trend.</p> <p>Outfit ideas - </p> <p>1. black trousers and black tank with jacket.<br /> 2. Graphic black and white sheath dress with jacket.<br /> 3. Midi pencil skirt in jewel tone + white button down collar popped + jacket</p> <p>I hope you will get it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bomber-jacket-sizing-and-styling#post-824867 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:12:39 +0000 Antje 824867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I fell in love with this little bomber jacket, which I tried on at Nordies: </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mural-low-blocked-bomber-jacket/3438248" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mu.....et/3438248</a></p> <p>This is a new shape for me though (actually, I do have a leather bomber jacket, but that's outerwear; this one would be worn indoors) and I have several questions:</p> <p>Sizing:<br /> I tried Small and Medium and felt in-between. I thought the Small looked more flattering when worn unzipped. The Medium one looked a bit big to me, especially the sleeves. I don’t envision wearing a sleeved top underneath, more like a tank top or sleeveless shell/blouse, so the Small was “big enough”, but definitely fitted. When zipped, the Medium was definitely the better size (the Small one does not look good zipped at all.)<br /> Questions:<br /> - Would I ever wear this jacket zipped? My hunch is no, but please chime in if you see fun and stylish ways of wearing it zipped.<br /> - Should the bomber be voluminous? I generally prefer fitted styles, but I’d consider sizing up if the bomber is supposed to be that way</p> <p>Styling:<br /> Looking for ways to wear the bomber for work. I’d describe my style as “creative business casual”. Rarely jeans, typically dresses, skirts, black tailored pants. Not too buttoned-up, though – the bomber will not be a problem. I just want it to look stylish and fun and pulled together. The outfit the Nordstrom model is wearing will not work for me – too skimpy and “young”.<br /> (I’m sure the bomber will look terrific with my boyfriend jeans. But I only want to buy it if I can come up with work outfits for it too.)<br /> - Any ideas for outfits that don’t involve jeans or short skirts? </p> <p>Thanks tons! </p>