https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:08:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003089 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:43:00 +0000 elpgal 1003089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading all these reviews (thanks to all who have posted them!) it seems the shoulders and the arms are the limiting factors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003086 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:41:12 +0000 Mo 1003086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All this talk is making me&nbsp;<i>really</i> want my jacket! &nbsp;I'm a little surprised at the varying fits. &nbsp;Hoping 2 was the right call for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003081 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:35:06 +0000 kellygirl 1003081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to post pics but I wanted to add some fit comments. According to the measurements on the&nbsp;size chart, I would be between a 4 and 6&nbsp;(For reference, my Gap blazers run the range of&nbsp;6 reg, 8P, and 8 reg. H&amp;M, I'm usually a 10.)&nbsp;&nbsp;I got the 8 in the spiegel&nbsp;and there is no way I could go smaller. The shoulder fit is perfect and the upper arms are fitted. I'm not sure how much I could layer under this--I will try later. The sleeves are a wee bit too long but the jacket buttons comfortably. Anyway, just wanted to add my 2 cents on fit. For the average build, I would say this runs TTS.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003066 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:17:37 +0000 catgirl 1003066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you psychically responded to my question before I posted it!&nbsp; Thanks for the thoughtful reply - you're a sweetie and I'm relieved you took my comment in the right spirit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003063 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:11:35 +0000 goldenpig 1003063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I DO think it is helpful to post comments whether something is "our style". It's invaluable when people get to know a poster's style. You know we can all get swayed by sale goggles! I think for the Spiegel it was a combination of not quite perfect fit and also not quite my style. Same with the Amber Sun Moto. I think the Halogen knit moto does fit better and is more my feminine style so it's a win-win. I don't think I would have found it if not for Rae and everyone else...I probably would have settled for the Amber Sun or Spiegel and felt not quite right. I know when I wore the Amber Sun to work, I took it off because something didn't feel quite right. It felt a little baggy to me, even though it wasn't obviously baggy. I felt like the coat was wearing me. And I think people were right when they said it was too tomboy/aggressive for my style. I think it's great that we get to know each other so well that we can comment both on garment fit AND on style fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1003056 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:56:39 +0000 catgirl 1003056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, I thought you looked great!&nbsp; To me it was a question of style and whether it was you.&nbsp; However, I have a question to post in general in that regard about how much people want comments about whether something is "their style"... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002967 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:16:00 +0000 Isis 1002967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just got mine last night.&nbsp; I think it's a keeper but haven't had a chance to try on much.&nbsp; Mine did not run small, and I would have loved to try on a bigger size for more drape.&nbsp; Hope to post pics later----so fun to see the same jacket on so many of people! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002838 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 06:45:14 +0000 goldenpig 1002838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, am I the only one who didn't look good in this jacket? Well, at least I gave it a good try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002832 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 06:31:23 +0000 kellygirl 1002832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine went from in transit with no delivery date to me tripping over it on the porch tonight when I went outside. I will posts pics tomorrow but I think it is a keeper </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002545 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:03:57 +0000 Vicki 1002545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I want to see the Spiegel lemming jacket!!!</p> <p>Do you have a link? </p> <p>ETA: &nbsp;I just saw it on goldenpig's link. &nbsp;Fantastic, and I can see why you chose the size you did. &nbsp;Hope you get a chance to bring it to Shoptoberfest. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;He-he</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002542 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:01:30 +0000 Eliza 1002542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Diana. &nbsp;I will look at that. &nbsp;The closed neck feels like a dress rehearsal for a hanging on me also. &nbsp;I like the jacket on you!</p> <p>I found that the lower snap which is at my theoretical waist (a little bit rectangular there) would be better if it were 2 or 3&nbsp;inches towards the center of the jacket. &nbsp;It may undo some of the potential for an&nbsp;asymmetrical&nbsp;look, but it would allow the jacket to have a perfect fit when snapped. I am thinking about asking my leather guru for ways to either hide the original snap or minimize it. &nbsp;I really don't think a bit of extra hardware on a moto is likely to be a problem though. &nbsp;</p> <p>I appreciate hearing everyone's feedback. &nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002527 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:38:04 +0000 Diana 1002527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eliza, I am considering having a second snap added to mine about 3 inches above the existing one (so the new snap would be on my bust rather than below it).&nbsp; It was much more flattering when closed a little higher up. &nbsp; You might want to consider that too.&nbsp; I would never wear it with the upper snaps closed because I felt like I was choking (plus my neck is so short already, it doesn't need to look any shorter).&nbsp; But like you, I will probably wear mine open most of the time.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: There are some shots of me wearing it here (plus some more of my thoughts on fit):</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-shorts-for-a-warm-rainy-friday-and-some-spiegel-snaps" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....egel-snaps</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002517 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:23:52 +0000 Eliza 1002517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine just arrived arrived today. &nbsp;I like it open a lot, but find the snap closures awkward in both function and appearance. &nbsp;I have a taupe moto that I love, and wanted to add a black one to the rotation, so this was on the list and worth the try.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I had paid big bucks for it, I would return it in service a black leather jacket that actually closes in a way that works for me. &nbsp;However, I like it enough open that I am willing to keep it due to the super low price point. I am in major PPP mode and&nbsp;typically wouldn't spring for a jacket that I could not close if needed (much cool weather here), even though I often prefer the look of an open topper. &nbsp;However, this is attractive&nbsp;enough&nbsp;open that I am viewing it as a good opportunity to see if a jacket I never close has any place in my wardrobe.</p> <p>Good luck to everyone as you sort this one out or await the shipping. &nbsp;Mine went from FedEx to my local post office for delivery. It did not have an expected delivery date for several days and did come one day ahead of the posted expected time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pastry girl- the arms on this are quite narrow and fitted. &nbsp;If you ever want to close it, I would not necessarily&nbsp;size down as the neck is very high and could be&nbsp;tight if snapped. &nbsp;There are knit panels, and it remains to be seen if they stretch much over time. I am 5'7", so my feedback may be different for petites. &nbsp;Though the front of this jacket is meant to have a bit of drape, the sleeves and back are quite sleek, with narrow shoulders. &nbsp;The shoulders on this are narrower than my scuba style moto and the place where extra fabric might be most visible on this jacket is the width of the&nbsp;"collar" created when the jacket is&nbsp;unzipped.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002492 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 19:36:35 +0000 amiable 1002492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My email from Speigel says it was shipped UPS, but they supplied a FedEx tracking number. &nbsp;FedEx says it should arrive today. &nbsp;I'm gone all day - hope they leave it! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002490 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 19:24:10 +0000 deb 1002490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, mine said that yesterday but today I have a delivery date of 8/13. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1002437 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:10:39 +0000 Mo 1002437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm getting impatient! &nbsp;My last tracking was Wednesday in OH and nothing since &nbsp;<br />I think I am going to love it. &nbsp;My hopes are high! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001949 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:54:20 +0000 Diana 1001949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine has arrived (finally!) and I am keeping it!&nbsp; As I suspected, it fits kind of weird when closed (because the snap closure is too low on me) but I would probably wear it open anyway.&nbsp; The fit when open is fantastic.&nbsp; If I decide I want to wear it closed, I will have a tailor add an additional, higher snap.&nbsp; I thought the leather was nice and soft too.</p> <p>I noticed the smell but it is not bothersome (and I am a bloodhound!).&nbsp; I will add that my much more expensive turquoise leather jacket from Neiman's smelled much worse when it first arrived.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001944 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:36:40 +0000 Boata 1001944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kept mine! You don't know me, but I've been snooping around here for the past couple weeks. I got the Speigel jacket in a size 6, my usually size, and loooove it! I don't find it too big at all. I'm not sure if that's because I'm taller (5'10"), or if it's due to the variations in size caused by mass production.<br /> But it fits really, well! And my stylish-but-super-cheap husband coulnd't even believe I paid so little for it.<br /> Thanks for the tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001930 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:08:47 +0000 Traci 1001930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All my wishing and hoping and package tracking paid off! &nbsp;My jacket arrived today and I am beyond smitten. &nbsp;It drapes very similarly to my favorite summer linen jacket. &nbsp;It is so light weight.</p> <p>As others have said, the smell is definitely suprising. &nbsp;It reminds me of the smell of a new baby doll.</p> <p>I'm nervous that the ribbing is going to pil. &nbsp;Wonder how the other side of the leather looks under there and if there would be any way to deconstruct the jacket to remove the knit panels on the lapels if the fabric goes bad.</p> <p>I have &nbsp;no doubt that I would have paid 10x the price if I had come across this jacket in store. &nbsp;My luck has been terrible with finding leather jackets that fit well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001549 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:19:49 +0000 pastrygirl 1001549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, still thinking about this but not sure about sizing. I always size down on jackets because I like them to be very fitted, even to the point where I can't button/zip them. I'm used to contorting my arms to get into jackets. But the dimensions make it sound like I won't even be able to get into a 6 or an 8, because even my smallest jackets have a 16"+ width from arm seam to arm seam across the top back/shoulder part, and these draped jackets were measured at 14/15". For reference, that orange CK peplum jacket I posted in my updated shirts thread is an 8 and fits perfectly, and I can zip it up. I didn't try a 6 to see if it would fit, because the 8 was plenty fitted. BUT, I also bought a thick Columbia fleece in a medium, which I now regret because the underarm area is just too tight. I'm not sure why it was comfortable enough to buy&nbsp;originally.</p> <p>Since this Spiegel jacket is drapey, it's even more important to me that the rest of it be quite fitted. I tend to wear sleeveless tops year-round, so I won't need room for a sweater, but I like my underarms to have room to breathe.</p> <p>Thoughts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001281 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 03:22:45 +0000 CocoLion 1001281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad everyone loves their jackets! &nbsp;I was really tempted but, just as Angie has enough black bottoms, I have enough black toppers. &nbsp;And I'm really trying to limit the amount of black near my face ... such is life in your 50s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket/page/2#post-1001032 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:12:15 +0000 pastrygirl 1001032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I saw that but I tend to like fitted jackets and am not sure it's my style so I was hoping to try before buying. though I might be swayed by all these posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1001006 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:43:36 +0000 catgirl 1001006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pastrygirl, I have a 6 and 8 that I'm returning. But I don't live in MA and I paid $60 for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000955 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:51:48 +0000 pastrygirl 1000955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I should've been a lemming, LOL. Anyone in MA get a 6 or 8 and thinking about returning? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000890 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:35:49 +0000 peekaboo 1000890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered it for $29 (or $33 including shipping). &nbsp;I haven't received it yet but it's estimating arrival on Saturday.&nbsp;</p> <p>I got a 10 and maybe in retrospect I should have gotten an 8. &nbsp;I think it'll have to be unwearable for me to return it though since it's so cheap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000874 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:24:05 +0000 Traci 1000874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought mine on $29 day. It just transferred from FedEx to smartpost this morning. They're estimating that I won't have it until Friday's mail delivers. I'm hoping they're wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000831 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:58:10 +0000 Mo 1000831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got mine on $29 too and it's only just now in OH. &nbsp;Seems like years until it makes it to&nbsp;CA lol! &nbsp;Can't wait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000822 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:51:23 +0000 Kristin SF 1000822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice review, Ainsley. So glad your size worked out. I really hope my 6 fits me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000819 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:48:59 +0000 Ainsley 1000819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *just* received it. &nbsp;I had ordered it at $29 when Diana posted about it. It's fantastic &amp; I love it :)&nbsp;<br />It does have a smell, probably from being in the plastic storage bag and plastic shipping envelope. &nbsp;I am hoping it dissipates. &nbsp;<br />Regarding fit, I ordered a 2 and I think it's fine. &nbsp;I'm usually a 2 (sometimes a 0)&nbsp;in blazers at J.Crew, BR, Gap, AT and Loft, with the fit/sizing being determined by my shoulders - they are broad for the rest of my frame. &nbsp;This jacket fits me spot on in the shoulders. &nbsp;The body is a bit roomy, but I'd expect that from the cut of it and the kinda voluminous front flaps. &nbsp;I tried and can fit a button-down and sweater under there with it all buttoned up,&nbsp;no problems. &nbsp;Even&nbsp;when I only have a t-shirt on, I still&nbsp;don't feel I'm swimming in it though&nbsp;because the shoulders fit and the arms aren't huge.&nbsp;<br />I think the leather feels nice and soft and doesn't have any weird creasing. &nbsp;I appreciate the little design details like the stitching on the shoulders and back yoke and the pleating along the front collar. &nbsp;<br />Huge winner for me. &nbsp;Thanks so much to Diana for sharing this amazing deal. &nbsp;I hope it works for other Fabbers :)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-lemmings-who-kept-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1000614 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:46:28 +0000 texstyle 1000614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine hasn't arrived but I'm wondering if it's going to fit now due to all the talk about it being so large...I ordered the 8. </p>