https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:56:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors/page/2#post-1257763 Wed, 21 May 2014 22:44:12 +0000 Marlene 1257763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angie's suggestion. &nbsp;Hang them all up, tags on and see what happens in the next month. &nbsp;Return what ends up just hanging around taking up space. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors/page/2#post-1257751 Wed, 21 May 2014 22:22:11 +0000 Lisa 1257751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you have already established that you will wear duplicates often with your pencil skirt collection.&nbsp; As long as the material won't throw off your use, I vote keep.&nbsp; I don't own the Halogen skirts but, are they seasonless material?&nbsp; If so, that could be why they are such workhorses despite owning duplicates, you can wear them year round.&nbsp; If the blazers will be treated the same way I vote keep.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors/page/2#post-1257085 Wed, 21 May 2014 03:41:23 +0000 Neel 1257085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a serial duplicater! If I like something, I would duplicate it in all colors of the rainbow. And if I didn't, I have always regretted it. So you know my answer :D</p> <p>Glad you found your HEWI </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors/page/2#post-1257074 Wed, 21 May 2014 03:32:41 +0000 MsMary 1257074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to report that the item did indeed go on sale and I got a price adjustment!&nbsp; Makes the decision to keep at least three of them (still on the fence re: the gray one) a lot easier!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors/page/2#post-1254083 Sat, 17 May 2014 15:37:59 +0000 retailgirl 1254083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would keep all four! I know you are in a warm weather area, so the three quarter sleeve and linen would have a long shelf life. The colors you picked are very neutral, but I know you have lots of color in your wardrobe so they should be the perfect finishing piece. Plus, the price is right! I would be happy to find something I liked in multiple colors. I bought a blazer from talbots this spring that I love, but of the three available colors, I already had navy and red so the only one I could buy was emerald. But if it had been offered in other colors that I didn't have, I would have bought them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1254080 Sat, 17 May 2014 15:33:30 +0000 Gracie 1254080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blazers are a fab style but the sleeve length gives me pause as far as having four of the same. Do the sleeves scrunch and stay? The photo shows the scrunched sleeves worn over a long sleeve blouse - maybe it doesn't matter to you. For myself I think a regular-length sleeve blazer would be more versatile, and I would like a variation on the silhouettes. (So, I would keep two, let's see, I'll take the gray and the navy please) Curious what you'll decide... Have fun pondering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1254053 Sat, 17 May 2014 14:58:25 +0000 Angie 1254053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a GREAT blazer - and go Team Linen.</p> <p>Mary, may I make a suggestion. Keep the tags on and hang them up in your closet as if you're keeping all of them. Then see if you actually&nbsp;reach for ALL of them over the next 4 months - which is linen blazer wearing season. (I'd say linen in OCT is out for most of the US). If you do - there you go. If you don't, Nordies will always take them back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1254016 Sat, 17 May 2014 14:20:14 +0000 crutcher 1254016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Considering having four blazers the same style isn't a problem...Looking at the blazers they look different with sleeves rolled, colors, outfits you will wear them with, etc...My concern is the quality issue...as Marmee said with hers...<br />I would hate for you to have 4 less than ok blazers...That would be the only issue I see in the duplication...(I have duplicate tees, blazers, pants, etc...)<br />Otherwise, cute choice and go for it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253997 Sat, 17 May 2014 13:38:09 +0000 kkards 1253997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>as someone who owns 3 BR cotton blend blazers (black, navy, cream) with a 4th (in hot pink) in consideration, i say, of course keep them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253939 Sat, 17 May 2014 11:36:32 +0000 dustt 1253939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK&nbsp; - if they fit - work for your lifestyle( which I know they do) - go for it - based on your fab styling skills - NO one who notice you have the same jacket in 4 shades!! - I've got the BR SLoan ankles in 6 colors because they work!! - Think of the blazers as you do the halogen skirts. Can't wait to see you in them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253890 Sat, 17 May 2014 06:01:06 +0000 Ornella 1253890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, Mary... even if it was dorky to duplicate HEWI for which you exhibited admirable PPP skills and once you found it you figured out it was likely FFBO</p> <p><b>you </b>are allowed to duplicate anything! You wear the heck out of your clothes.</p> <p>Now go and have fun with fashion :-D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253869 Sat, 17 May 2014 05:15:11 +0000 jackiec 1253869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do it.</p> <p>You have so many colourful accoutrements that will make each and every one of these blazers look different. JMO.</p> <p>Enabling.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253866 Sat, 17 May 2014 05:11:17 +0000 Debra 1253866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great little blazer.....keep them all, you know you'll wear them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253862 Sat, 17 May 2014 05:07:56 +0000 Adelfa 1253862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ps also I love the sleeves. My arms are short and on me they're pretty much full length! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253861 Sat, 17 May 2014 05:07:25 +0000 Adelfa 1253861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say keep them all. Shortish, semi-fitted, feminine and flattering--I think you'd shop a long time if you wanted similar functionality in another brand, not to mention at that price.</p> <p>I have this blazer in cobalt (bought last summer for an interview in July in LA) and have only worn it once or twice. I need to get it out of the dry cleaner plastic (put away for winter) and see if it works.</p> <p>Sometimes with things I buy for interviews I don't want to wear them after, even if they're great. Trying to get over this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253829 Sat, 17 May 2014 04:04:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1253829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a long summer, and you dress every day for work. I imagine you'll get the wear out of these. As you've described above, they seem a great fit for your needs! Maybe it is dorky, but who cares? Dorks unite! Dork power! :)<br />If you are really concerned about the wisdom of keeping all of them, keep them for two weeks and see which ones you actually reach for. And see if you are hesitant about keeping any of them then. Oh, and see if they go on sale next week during half-yearly.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253820 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:54:01 +0000 ManidipaM 1253820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you will look at the quality concerns above and have a hard think whether at this price point you can afford ti replace later if need be. </p> <p>for a person with a more.mimimal closet aspiration, I would not encourage duplicating the same silhouette. but you HAVE and like closet variety ao I don't think that is an issue for you at all.</p> <p>colours also you already HAVE. these could be the magic glue.</p> <p>I understand the cautions about bracelet sleeves but for high summer this seems to be JUST the thing!</p> <p>and you use a steamer thingy rather than an iron if I recall right? so the wrinkles won't defeat you.</p> <p>I am a Go! Get!</p> <p>(seriously PPP is a great thing but no point hobbling yourself or nitpicking perfectionism to a silly place. when you find this thing that is 90% right, I am not one to keep quibbling... but then I hate shopping. and these are neutrals, so you will see other versions sooner rather than later if you keep browsing...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253807 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:40:42 +0000 rachylou 1253807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pause because of the linen and 3/4 sleeve. But otherwise, I'm all for a work uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253805 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:35:29 +0000 Laura J 1253805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you're happy with the quality of the blazers (be wary, as I see Marmee has had issues with hers) and are happy how they look on you and they go well with your skirts, keep as many as you want. &nbsp;Or have room for. &nbsp;On the model in the photos, I like the white, tan, and navy the most. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253804 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:32:45 +0000 Debbie 1253804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that blazer. For the summer I think you can't beat them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253799 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:26:04 +0000 Marmee 1253799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, I have that oatmeal blazer, and it's fabulous. &nbsp;I will say that the quality isn't great. &nbsp;I'm on blazer #2, as the first developed a rip in the fabric right next to a seam in the arm. &nbsp;Also, be sure to try them all on. &nbsp;The oatmeal fit me in Medium (and I am rarely a medium), but the black was too big in medium (but too small in small). &nbsp;That said, the price is right on these, and mine has responded well to spot pressing. &nbsp;Also, the sleeves scrunch well. &nbsp;If they fit, I say go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253789 Sat, 17 May 2014 03:04:23 +0000 DonnaF 1253789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only hesitation would be whether you would want that many LINEN blazers.&nbsp; Your weather is a bit warmer than mine, however.&nbsp; Did you also notice that Caslon unlined linen blazers are back again?&nbsp; Unlike last year's rounded hem at the front, this year's are straight across and seem to be boxier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253785 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:56:35 +0000 deb 1253785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These would also be perfect for dresses. Just sayin'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253780 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:51:23 +0000 jennifer 1253780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I sort of did this last year ,I liked the short hip length sateen jackets my store was selling and only got two. Now I wish I'd gone for a few colors! I got the chocolate and the navy options and a classic cut in scarlet, I wish I'd bought the coral like my coworker did and the limey/citron color ponte and a white one too.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253771 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:43:30 +0000 modgrl 1253771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love...but how do you feel about linen and the wrinkles? One of the things that I love about the seamed skirt is that it NEVER wrinkles and always looks fresh.... is this jacket going to fulfill that promise or is it going to need cleaning or pressing every time you wear it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253768 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:40:00 +0000 Gigi 1253768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, you make me laugh. I guess I would say that if you love your Halogen skirts to distraction, and you consider yourself to be a uniform dresser, it might work well for you to keep all four of the blazers. Halogen isn't usually too expensive of a brand, so if you decide down the road that you've found something better, you can upgrade. :^) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253761 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:30:43 +0000 carter 1253761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's nothing wrong with a uniform that works. I have the same tee in 6 colors, the same blouse in at least 8 colors, the same capris in 4 colors, etc. However, I will say that I am not feeling the blouses this year, so that makes for a substantial hit in the blouse category. Because of this, I feel like my personal duplicate limit should be 3-4 so that even if I tire of something, I have other options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253757 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:23:56 +0000 Vildy 1253757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good many people don't notice details in clothing and will just register that you are, as typical for you and for your profession, wearing "a" jacket.&nbsp; With the halogen pencil skirts, most folks are probably just noticing that you wear skirts and/or wear colored skirts. </p> <p>A lot of traditional capsule wardrobe advice stresses varying silhouettes so that you change up your look more but I love the idea of knowing what's working&nbsp; and working it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253755 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:21:35 +0000 Peri 1253755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't think so for you since you wear them so much. I'm kicking myself this year for not last year buying a T shirt I love in several colors...can't find anything like it this year. If it's basic, fills a big need and feels perfect...duplicate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplicates-again-is-it-super-dorky-to-have-the-same-blazer-in-four-colors#post-1253753 Sat, 17 May 2014 02:19:50 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1253753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a duplicator myself, I am now limiting myself to only two of an item and am not regretting it at all, as it's forcing me to expand for different silhouettes. More variety to me means visual interest and less chance of becoming like a uniform. I guess it all depends on your own take on that. </p>