https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:43:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2207213 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:50:49 +0000 Janet 2207213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer about the jacket! </p> <p>Yeah, I think little tweaks can make a basic dress like that really useful. I added a small snap inside the placket of a shirt that has the same button placement issue — one button difference means either it’s too closed up looking, and open it’s cleavage city. I also use fashion tape on some shirts that have that issue, for a less permanent solution (Frank &amp; Eileen shirts have this issue!). It works quite well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2207186 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:07:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2207186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear you can return it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2207160 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 03:39:32 +0000 Carla 2207160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Angie says: ‘Next!’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2207147 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 02:36:20 +0000 Greyscale 2207147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all wise - the itchiness is a total dealbreaker. I put it on again and saw that it's entirely unlined (well, self-lined in some parts) which gives it lovely drape but also itches <i>everywhere</i>. So, back it goes! It's a shame, because I do love it. I'll keep an eye out for another cropped blazer with strong shoulders that's a little less exaggerated (and ideally 100% wool). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2206808 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:24:31 +0000 Greyscale 2206808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without the belt was a fantastic idea!! Closer to the shift shape I usually prefer. Also, it fits perfectly if I undo one more button than is practical… maybe I can add a hook and eye but I don’t want to look risqué at work!</p> <p>(I also tried on the larger size and it’s huge so I’m not going to post photos.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2206794 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:54:59 +0000 Irina 2206794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe Everlane black dresses worth checking if you are looking for one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2206793 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:53:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2206793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>The jacket is super cool. I&nbsp; noticed the same thing Jonesy mentioned about the where the sleeve is sewn into the armhole. I don't understand the creasing there. I think this is a good style to keep in mind, as you might find something similar at Zara or COS. Mohair has the same effect on me. I can feel it even if it's not directly touching my skin. <br /></div><div>The BR dress is a good standard, in your go-to black. I don't find it dramatic or edgy, despite the color. Maybe try rolling the sleeves? Did you try it without the belt? <br /></div><div>I wonder if the size up would give enough slouch to make it a bit edgier looking. <br /></div><div>Also, I think your hair and shoes will add the edge. Maybe the dress doesn't need much drama.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer/page/2#post-2206768 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:51:20 +0000 Anonymous 2206768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of the blazer on you but the itchiness makes it a return. Mohair or angora do the same to me, even with a highnecked long layer underneath. The dress looks ok but not special enough for you. The best thing about it is that it is black and there are lots of black dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206763 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:28:04 +0000 DonnaF 2206763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you are asking here, you know that both should be a No. </p> <p>Will the itchiness go up or down for the temps you’d wear the jacket? But itchiness now (vs discovered later) would be a hard no for me.</p> <p>Tightness in a dress you’re not super keen on is another message to return. There are other dresses out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206756 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:11:46 +0000 LAR101 2206756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress, in that size, might possibly be a winner.<br /> You can change the whole silhouette of the dress by adjusting the sleeves. </p> <p>If you play them, ( a little shorter, both straight and angled),<br /> you might find a silhouette more to your liking, … and perhaps just dramatic enough.</p> <p>An angled or cap sleeve would emphasize the shoulders. The model has that effect by her stance with arms held away from her body.</p> <p>You might play and see what you come up with. Personally, for my wardrobe, I would be at the seamstress today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206690 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:35:56 +0000 Greyscale 2206690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good eye, Irina, I folded them under. My blazer sleeves generally need to be shortened quite a bit so it’s often easiest to remove the buttoned part entirely. It comes out well, but yes, expensive. </p> <p>For casual blazers I wear more like outerwear, I don’t bother with alterations and leave the sleeves long when I’m outdoors then cuff them indoors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206669 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:11:21 +0000 Irina 2206669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just noticed that the sleeves of the jacket seems turn in. Are they too long on you? Sleeves with buttons cannot be shortened at the wrist, extra fabric needs to be removed at the top of the sleeves. It’s a common alteration but expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206659 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:48:59 +0000 Jonesy 2206659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket in general, but the creasing, "ditch" sort of thing happening at the top of your arm right below where the top of the sleeve and shoulder meets would give me pause--seems like the tailoring is slightly off there, IMHO. For a piece that relies on impeccable tailoring, this would be a problem from my point of view. And then there is the itching!</p> <p>The dress doesn't seem to suit your style to my eye (seems pretty classic, but since it's black it is hard to see the design details), but there is something to be said for a comfortable, washable, throw on and go kind of dress for the summer! I would probably ditch the belt entirely, but I can't stand wrap belts like this, especially in the summer, so YMMV ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206653 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:22:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2206653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your disappointment in the jacket you fell in love with from afar reminds me of my own bewilderment when a piece I bought as a goal item doesn’t work out the way I expected. Sometimes, like the black/white joggers, an alteration can save the relationship, but sometimes it just wasn’t met to be &amp; it’s time to move on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206652 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:18:22 +0000 Suz 2206652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are closer to a decision already. The itch of the jacket would worry me...but do try on with the kind of top you are likely to wear with it, because it's possible that it won't itch if you do that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing the dress photos a size up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206646 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:04:31 +0000 Greyscale 2206646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What drew me to the dress, and made me hope it would be a little bolder than the usual, was the shape of the arms. I like emphasizing my broad shoulders, but in this case somehow they make the sleeves sit in a less interesting way on me than on the model.</p> <p>The more I stare at the photo of the XS, the more concerned I am by the fit in the chest. I'll take photos of the dress one size up, but it's a nice heavy fabric so my first impression was that it's too bulky. And I don't love it enough to have the larger size taken in at the waist and hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206623 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:54:13 +0000 rachylou 2206623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the jacket looks big when belted, but I love the way the belt is done. With the itchiness, it does seem awkward.</p> <p>I agree the dress looks great and is a nice fit but lacking in drama. Would benefit from ‘crazy shoes’… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206612 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:28:13 +0000 Anonymous 2206612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie. That is one gorgeous piece of tailoring . &nbsp;I like the dress a lot too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206607 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:16:10 +0000 slim cat 2206607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab blazer but the fabrication is a deal breaker.&nbsp;<br />For the BR dress - I'd roll the sleeves ones, switch to the actual belt ( any color/print you like ) and maybe add a chain or necklace to lighten up the black ( just my take &nbsp; ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206606 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:14:23 +0000 Echo 2206606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to go with Bella. The jacket reads as too big to me (not just shoulders, but sleeves, arm holes, upper chest). And you look great in everything, so the dress is nice, but I think you can do better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206593 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:31:45 +0000 catherine 2206593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That blazer seems totally you. You also look lovely in the dress. For me, the itchiness would prevent me from keeping the blazer, but I would be very sad about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206588 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:24:09 +0000 Angie 2206588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER fun fashion forward blazer! But as the others have mentioned, the itch is problematic. Otherwise I would vote keep :)</p> <p>Fab dress too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206587 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:22:47 +0000 Carla 2206587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with bella on the jacket and the dress. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206585 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:18:50 +0000 Glory 2206585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great and unique blazer. But the itch factor would be a deal breaker for me. I have done this a couple times - fallen in love with an item and purchased it thinking I could wear long sleeves underneath. It never worked and ended up donated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206584 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:04:53 +0000 nuancedream 2206584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is stunning but the itch factor is an absolute deal breaker. When you mentioned mohair, I started to itch! Mohair and I are mortal enemies. The dress looks like a great basic, but if it feels tight in the shoulders and chest just let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206583 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:04:03 +0000 Irina 2206583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a gorgeous blazer, edgy and fashion forward. Love it on you. Wear it around your house for a while and see if it too itchy.<br />Dress is OK, I’m surprised to see how wide the sleeves are, not like on model. A bit too traditional but might be useful. Have you tried it without the belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206581 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:00:26 +0000 Jaime 2206581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks amazing but you won't wear it if it itches. If it is just the neck, and if you really love it, you could line the back of the collar with felt I think. The sewists here might have ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206580 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:27:55 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2206580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others- the itchiness will make you regret keeping it.<br /> The dress looks good to me,but if it feels tight it is probably a no go as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206556 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:48:47 +0000 Staysfit 2206556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is gorgeous, &nbsp;It’s too bad that it feels itchy. &nbsp;I had an itchy blazer and someone on the forum advised that I wear it with high neck and long sleeve tops, however, the pokey fibers of the mohair still made me itch. &nbsp;I donated the blazer. &nbsp;Lesson learned….NO MOHAIR! &nbsp;My advice is to return and keep looking.</p> <p>The dress could be a good basic for edgy accessories, but I’m not sure it’s edgy as a stand-alone item, it looks more like a modern classic. &nbsp;I like the sharpness of the shoulders and the sleeve length, but like Janet, I am not fond of self tie belts. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dramatic-blazer#post-2206555 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:42:35 +0000 bella 2206555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is not the shoulders but the width of the sleeves that makes me think the jacket is too big for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think fashionably oversized when I see it, I think too big! </p> <p> But if you say it's the right size, I believe you!&nbsp;<br />Coupled with the itchiness and the higher price tag, I'd say send back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the dress. It does not come across as dramatic at all, imo but a good, reliable, practical dress for summer.&nbsp; </p>