https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets/page/2#post-1348241 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:56:30 +0000 Olivia 1348241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good choice on keeping the first one ..... that jacket really stood out as a keeper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets/page/2#post-1183062 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:34:02 +0000 Day Vies 1183062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'm reaching but in full disclosure I have a coat/jacket addiction and tend to count subtle differences as a good enough reason to keep both. So here's what I see. Choice 1 is more structured fitted and more traditionally military/cargo style.&nbsp; Choice 2 is just more modern fluid him and futuristic to me. I love them both though I am partial to #2 for your style if you can ONLY keep 1 jacket. However I believe there is room for both. They may be the same color but they each have a different feel. (Am I reaching?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets/page/2#post-1182942 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:40:43 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1182942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see that you have already decided to return the second one, but I couldn't help but chime in and say that I am in the minority... I think that they look totally different and that you could style them to be great indoors. I Also felt that the second one looked soft and comfortable and could be dressed up. I really love them both on you. That's my two cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1182931 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:16:10 +0000 DonnaF 1182931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would you consider a SLEEVELESS utility jacket for indoors?&nbsp; Last year, I got an Ambition one at Nordies (well, actually bought two but returned the Junior one because it wasn't made as well).&nbsp; I find it to be a perfect third piece because I run a little cold, it gives me pockets, and doesn't restrict my movement.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1182909 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:59:19 +0000 Lisa 1182909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fun jacket, I like the military look so I would keep both.&nbsp; It is so easy to remix these pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1182457 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 16:32:16 +0000 Adelfa 1182457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you wanted it. I've been wanting a green military jacket for indoor wear too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1182378 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 15:18:47 +0000 JAileen 1182378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, thanks for the info. I've bookmarked the website. Unfortunately the jacket is sold out. Probably just as well - I certainly don't need another utility jacket. You looked fab in it and made me want one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1182205 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 07:00:23 +0000 rae 1182205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the help, everyone! I have decided to return the Lulu. It's neither here nor there, I guess.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anna, yes, the new department is <i>less </i>physical. But the canvas one really is heavy - there are several thick, heavy zippers and the canvas is thick as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy, no, just the belted one is currently in my closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>JAileen, yes! That is the same jacket. It was not from Nordies, though; the brand is <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.superdry.com/womens/jackets/details/34671/carburettor-coat">Superdry</a>. It is a super sweet jacket, even though it's not great for lots of movement indoors.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1181182 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:46:00 +0000 rachylou 1181182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a little confused. Both are already in your closet?</p> <p>In any case, the first looks more tailored to me, and the second not as precise. But I'm thinking the first is not comfortable workwear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1181131 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:46:44 +0000 Mochi 1181131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you need to justify keeping both? Closet space issue? I think they both look and fit great. For some reason, I'm just thinking that if you had to choose, keep the longer one. I can't explain why. Helpful, eh? But I would keep both--why not?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1181000 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:55:50 +0000 CocoLion 1181000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote going for a more oversized jacket, made from a flowing fabric, for the indoor one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180997 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:55:09 +0000 JAileen 1180997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the first one the same as this one (in the picture I saved)? I really liked it, and would check Nordstrom every so on to see if they had it. But it doesn't seem to have a belt. I think it's ok to have more than one green utility jacket if they function different or you just like them both. I have several but they are different - unlined versus insulated, hooded versus no hood, etc.</p> <p>However, I agree with MaryK about Lululemon. Why give them your business? There are lots of companies out there that are respectful of women. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180995 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:52:44 +0000 mrseccentric 1180995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, rae, you gave me a much-appreciated laugh at myself just now - when scrolling thru your pics i frankly couldn't tell when you'd switched between the two jackets!</p> <p>ah well. now that you're done jonesing for the lululemon, i've started jonesing for that Club Monaco jacket April linked to!!!&nbsp; steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180992 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:49:58 +0000 unfrumped 1180992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a sucker for miltary and safari-type jackets. But, I think #1 reads more like that and works better with work-wear--over pencil or tube skirt, and pants, and of course jeans. #2 not so much--not that there's no way, just much harder to make work, I think.<br />I'd hold out for something different--even a different gear-ish one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180951 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:15:54 +0000 annagybe 1180951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look more outdoor than indoor wear too.<br /> Besides I thought your new department was less physical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180920 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:30:32 +0000 kellygirl 1180920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What MaryK said. I like them both with a slight preference for the one you already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180900 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:53:46 +0000 Peri 1180900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, absolutely not. Send me the second one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180872 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:17:51 +0000 rae 1180872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, thanks, ladies. I was totally seduced by how comfortable the Lulu is. And I keep wanting to recreate the success of my other Lulu blazer, which keeps me dry and comfy all the livelong day.&nbsp;</p> <p>I guess the bottom line is that I should not have bought the <i>original</i> jacket, either, since I find it really heavy for work/indoor use.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, Mary, I had somehow missed the management debacle. Wow.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh well... onto the next thing. Maybe now I can get one of those Zara pretties... o_0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180867 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:06:32 +0000 Thistle 1180867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I really don't see any difference between the two jackets. At least, not to my untrained eye. Of the two, I really like #1 a great deal more.&nbsp;I would rather save the cash for something that is going to fill a much larger hole. Or perhaps buy a kitty shirt when one pops up.</p> <p>As far as the looks you noted above, I really feel like #1 gets you far closer to them than #2.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180866 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:04:43 +0000 April 1180866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look how they styled the one at Club Monaco, Rae. &nbsp;They went in a&nbsp;more dressy direction: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=28640306&amp;cp=12243590.12266442.16293766&amp;ab=ln_women_apparel_jacketsvests">http://www.clubmonaco.com/prod.....38;ab=ln_w</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180864 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:03:44 +0000 MsMary 1180864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's not so much "too gearish" as "too outerwearish" for work.</p> <p>And also?&nbsp; I am just super over Lululemon after all the horrible behavior by their management.&nbsp; They are just plain not a company I want to support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180861 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:02:01 +0000 Liz A. 1180861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll say yes, too gearish for those looks... although could you really wear those to work?&nbsp; I almost think the first jacket would work better with those looks, but maybe&nbsp; still not for work (I know you work at Nordstrom... just thinking about the SAs I deal with). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180855 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:52:06 +0000 rae 1180855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, so too gearish to wear like this to work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180853 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:49:22 +0000 April 1180853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a good influence, Rae, because I adore military jackets and know that *I* would keep both, which is no reason you should. &nbsp;</p> <p>In college, I had my hair extremely short. &nbsp;Really short, like Annie Lennox from Eurythmics, 1980s style. &nbsp;This was my favorite outfit: real-deal army jacket with sleeves rolled and scrunched; long gloves; heeled boots; my extremely short hair and fairly dramatic, full makeup (like a Chanel makeover). &nbsp;I loved the contrasts between all those things. &nbsp;</p> <p>So there's no wisdom in this reply whatsoever, but my heart says keep them both! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180852 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:48:28 +0000 catgirl 1180852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no problem wearing it casually, but gear and casual are interchangeable for my world. I do think its a little repetitive - maybe a different color? I have one functional jacket like this (Marmot rain trench) and that is all I reach for when I need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180850 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:46:18 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1180850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Utility jackets are a), trending, which I'm sure you know, and b), definitely resonating with your style, so I can imagine two different weight jackets being very useful for you. however, I have to agree with Liz that the second jacket doesn't really seem like an indoor jacket - the length etc. makes me think its more of a gear outdoor jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180846 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:43:46 +0000 rae 1180846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit, do you think the fabric would make it look weird wearing it as casual wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180844 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:42:57 +0000 Mo 1180844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're asking whether they fill different roles in your wardrobe, perhaps. &nbsp;But I admit to the casual observer it will look like 2 versions of the same jacket. &nbsp;(this doesn't mean I don't have more than one version of something in my own closet! &nbsp;I mean, who here has only 1 black skirt or blue jeans?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180841 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:41:43 +0000 Anonymous 1180841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and to clarify -- gearish isn't a minus, just that it looks like technical fabric to me as opposed to cotton or whatever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-have-room-for-both-these-green-jackets#post-1180838 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:40:46 +0000 celia 1180838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are very different and you can build very different feeling outfits with each one of them.<br />I would keep it. </p>