https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 14:46:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any/page/2#post-1739012 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:51:59 +0000 Suz 1739012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say order both and try on with a bunch of things. And also giving yourself time to move and sit with it on in both sizes. I get what you are saying about too loose sleeves on the bottom -- that bothers me, also. But so does too tight up top. Sigh. Still, maybe it will become clear to you with some wearing and moving about.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738919 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:10:55 +0000 Maneera 1738919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem with blazers, Diana. This one looks lovely on you. I don't see any 'frump' factor with size 10... it seems to fit perfectly well ----both buttoned &amp; unbuttoned. </p> <p>Perhaps you should order both and try them with a bunch of your long sleeved tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738828 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:23:03 +0000 Gigi 1738828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, a quick thought--would it be possible to slightly move the button on the smaller blazer so that it gives just a little more space when the blazer is buttoned? I thought that the 10 looked better when the blazer was buttoned, but if the button on the 8 can be moved, maybe that would fix the problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738825 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:21:39 +0000 Gigi 1738825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes when I can't decide on a size, I take both of them to the store and ask the sales staff which they prefer. Sometimes they can see things in person that are difficult to tell from a photo. But then you'd have to buy both sizes when you order, which might be a pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738815 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:56:54 +0000 celia 1738815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just described the problems I have with blazers.<br /> I have to say that I bought ( and still have it) a blazer on my bigger size and the roominess ( is this a word) of the sleeve close to the wrist makes me feel much more frumpy than the blazers that are in the lowest number and are slightly stretched on the upper arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738697 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:02:23 +0000 unfrumped 1738697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do find it can be useful to have both sizes st home. No pressure. Try with tops and bottoms.<br /> That said , sometimes I have to " commit" to either the snugger or looser look. Also that sometimes it is helpful to think in terms of style power and not longevity or stocking my closet. What do I want to wear now and how look now. This might favor the smaller size, but not necessarily. For example, for some tops I am still favoring the looser look if want a certain drape. But then for jackets while I don't want shrunken, I know that neatly fitted looks better than any hint of being too big anywhere , or it's immediately f_____. Not a lot of wiggle room. And I ALWAYS feel I'm between 2 sizes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738687 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:18:18 +0000 Diana 1738687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting... </p> <p>So the majority seem to have a slight preference for the 10, but a significant minority (including Angie) says 8.&nbsp; It gets more even if we're talking about only wearing it unbuttoned.&nbsp; I'm still undecided.&nbsp; (For the record, I did not buy either yesterday, I am going to order it online once I decide, and probably wait for a ubiquitous BR coupon to appear.&nbsp; It no longer seems to be a BR pick so I think coupons might work on it?)</p> <p>So the thing is, the 8 fits better in the shoulder, lower arm, and waist, but (as per today's blog post) the upper arm is very slightly snug. It doesn't hamper movement but does bunch a little with the long sleeved shirt under it. The 10 is slightly big in the shoulder (but doesn't droop or anything) and I find the lower arm a little too roomy.&nbsp; On the other hand, the fit over the bicep is better.&nbsp; It's also a little boxier and I do prefer the more fitted shape of the 8.&nbsp; (I feel that a lot of blazers tend to look a little bit too big for me even when they're the right size because they're not fitted enough.... )</p> <p>You all are right that I'll probably never button it.&nbsp; I'm not a buttoned blazer type, and frankly if I need to go super formal for something I'd wear the much more formal black blazer from my suit.&nbsp; </p> <p>Janet, I probably wouldn't wear thick layers under this blazer.&nbsp; This is a medium weight shirt and I wouldn't go much heavier.&nbsp; I might add a cami under or a sweater vest over but it wouldn't impact the arm fit, which is the tight point on the 8.&nbsp; I don't like the feel of layering thick sleeves (like on a sweater) under woven blazers so wouldn't do it anyway.&nbsp; </p> <p>Ack.&nbsp; Still undecided.&nbsp; Maybe I need to order both and try them on with a bunch of things?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738678 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:47:44 +0000 Angie 1738678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>Smaller size un-buttoned. High fiving, Tanya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738674 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:26:10 +0000 Sara L. 1738674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket - I love that color!&nbsp; I don't wear blazers much but I'm so tempted to check out that blazer just due to the color.&nbsp; I think the 10 looks slightly better but it's hard to tell fit from a photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738671 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:13:51 +0000 celia 1738671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks beautiful on you. Which size did you end up getting? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738627 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:16:25 +0000 texstyle 1738627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! I'd go with the 10 because it looks great and there's no reason to size down in terms of the look (to me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738602 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:49:47 +0000 peacechick 1738602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm no help as they look the same to me, but the color and cut is fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738600 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:48:57 +0000 Anonymous 1738600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to chime in and say that the color is gorgeous on you! Make sure that the size you choose fits properly in the shoulders. There's no need to button it, so don't worry about that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738599 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:42:33 +0000 RobinF 1738599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! I also can't tell much difference so would go with the one that feels the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738569 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:43:07 +0000 Bijou 1738569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this colour on you and what a perfect match with your handbag. I prefer the 10 because I do like to button up a one-button jacket particularly if I am wearing a sheath dress underneath. I love it with you jeans and think you will have a lot of styling options with this jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738554 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:49:41 +0000 Staysfit 1738554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with JAileen. I don't see a huge difference between them. I would go with the most comfortable. This jacket really makes you look curvy and wonderful. I think it's very flattering in both sizes and I like it both buttoned and unbuttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738521 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:12:07 +0000 annagybe 1738521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, that is a great color for you.<br />I like the ten, by a smidge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738515 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:04:59 +0000 Gigi 1738515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty color! I slightly prefer the 10. It seems like there is some puckering in the front on the 8; the 10 looks smoother. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738498 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 03:28:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1738498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous jacket and color for you! I slightly prefer the 10 buttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738479 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:26:30 +0000 Jaime 1738479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket on you. It is hard to say but I think I would go with the 10 - the fabric lays slightly easier which looks more elegant to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738474 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:15:14 +0000 Brooklyn 1738474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely jacket. I have a slight preference for the 10. I am surprised everyone says no-one buttons. I do on windy days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738466 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:50:08 +0000 Suz 1738466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful jacket on you, Diana -- I love it. I think I agree with Karie on the size but it's tough to call...it seems to be lying smoother overall but it could just be the try on rush and your shirt sticking; I know that sometimes happens to me in a change room.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738458 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:27:38 +0000 Karie 1738458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm late in responding and you've probably already bought one, but if you're going to button it, I have a slight preference for the 10, but I think either will be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738443 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:44:33 +0000 Eliza 1738443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color and jacket silhouette. If you want the option of buttoning, I prefer the 10 as the button is close to the bust line. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738437 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:26:24 +0000 JAileen 1738437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look nearly the same to me in the pictures, so I'd go for the more comfortable one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738431 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:06:58 +0000 Style Fan 1738431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour and I am also glad to see the return of shorter jackets.&nbsp; Does one size feel better than the other?&nbsp; The 8 is more fitted and I like that look better but the 10 looks fine.&nbsp; No one buttons their jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738426 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:42:13 +0000 Janet 1738426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color, and it's a great length on you. I think the 10 falls a little better. How does it feel across the shoulders and back? Might you wear it over a sweater or a couple of layers? If so, I'd stick with the 10. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738413 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:03:39 +0000 rachylou 1738413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the 10. It looks nice and neat, esp buttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738407 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:53:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1738407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color for you. And I'm completely with Tanya -- go for the smaller size but don't button it (no one ever does even in interviews!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-eggplant-blazerwhich-size-if-any#post-1738404 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:50:23 +0000 Tanya 1738404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is beautiful on you, Diana!&nbsp; I vote the smaller size unbuttoned.&nbsp;&nbsp; I adore this color too, but the jacket is too short for the long-waisted me. </p>