https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:54:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-835017 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:53:28 +0000 pil 835017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guess I missed the boat on that one Una : )<br /> It *is* pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-835010 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:50:39 +0000 catgirl 835010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pil, thanks for the link... I posted that blazer a while back and whoa, now it's on sale! But it got some iffy reviews... Isn't it pretty though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-835003 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:45:16 +0000 pil 835003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I'm just now seeing this thread. Ran across this jacket on Anthropologie today. It probably misses the mark for you but thought I'd post just in case.</p> <p><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-freshcuts/26401786.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....401786.jsp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833976 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:34:53 +0000 Janet 833976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, do you have any suggestions for something different? I would love to try something new, but it just feels like once I depart too much from those familiar silhouettes, all body flattery goes right out the window. Perhaps there are options I just don't "see." </p> <p>If you have a moment to dig up a couple of examples of something you'd like to see me try, I would be ecstatic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833907 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:15:44 +0000 Deborah 833907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet it is a stunning jacket but I think you have made the right decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833876 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:48:32 +0000 Angie 833876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you aren't getting that blazer, FWIW. It just wasn't a $600 worth-it purchase to my eye. </p> <p>I vote no more leather jackets unless the style is really different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833838 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:10:41 +0000 catgirl 833838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had known either leather jacket was an option, there would be NO QUESTION! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833826 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:03:35 +0000 rae 833826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to the party, and I see you've made your verdict already. But my first thought was that the ombre dip/dye Muubaa would be so much better and provide a similar look. The silver one is tres cool also, of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833820 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:56:18 +0000 Marley 833820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silver jacket????? Where??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833816 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:53:48 +0000 Caro in Oz 833816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ops - just saw this - one more enabler for another leather jacket:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833806 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:48:52 +0000 Janet 833806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enablers, the lot of you! </p> <p>Angie's going to come back here and scold you all for encouraging me into another leather jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre/page/2#post-833799 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:42:53 +0000 Anonymous 833799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cast my vote for the ombre leather jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833782 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:25:01 +0000 Anonymous 833782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, now we are talking.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833769 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:17:31 +0000 Mochi 833769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without even reading your verdict I would have said that I prefer the ombre jacket. It manages to be unique without having the slightly ALGO feel (I guess color/patternwise) of the blazer. The fit will be better too. It's an amazing piece, if you decide to get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833767 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:16:18 +0000 cciele 833767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I really like that plan Janet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833729 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:56:33 +0000 Janet 833729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And for $600 I could get the silver Muubaa jacket... Mwahahaha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833666 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:25:39 +0000 Anonymous 833666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, for $600.00 you need perfect. Smart move. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833664 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:23:32 +0000 Amy 833664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made a smart decision </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833617 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:31:03 +0000 catgirl 833617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that's it. I would like the cut to match the cool pattern... Glad I didn't make you mad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833614 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:28:26 +0000 Janet 833614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, you and my husband (whose eye I trust very much) are on the same page. Dare I quote him? He said that the cut reminds him too much of what he sees in corporate America, and it looks too much like a conservative jacket trying to be cool. </p> <p>I'm starting to think that if this were either more shaped (as Day Vies mentions) or more drapey and boyfriendy, it would work better for my style goals. It does feel a little stiff on. </p> <p>Bottom line, it's not perfect. It's going back. Thank you everyone for all the feedback, both pro and con! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833611 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:24:07 +0000 catgirl 833611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I'm going to be spanner (and after Angie, yikes!) say that I'm not sold on it. I love YOU, and I love the blazer, but I feel it's a little more rectangular than it should be in the shoulders and the pattern is adding to that effect. It is SUCH a cool blazer, though... I totally see the appeal and obviously I'm in the minority, but at this price point I felt I needed to say something. Maybe it's that the sleeves are not scrunched - would love to see some more styled looks and some sleeve scrunching in case I change my mind.</p> <p>*slinks away* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833610 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:23:57 +0000 Janet 833610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, verdict is in. My husband came home and I showed it to him. He didn't love it. If I'm going to get something that distinctive and that pricey, I want him to love it too. </p> <p>However, before that happened, I was musing on the feedback in this thread, and the interesting concept it brings up for me: the uniqueness of a piece justifying a high price point.</p> <p>I'm not going to buy just any blazer for that amount of money. I don't need to fit into any kind of conventional look, so if I'm getting a blazer, its going to be something fun. I love photographic and graphic prints but I'm also getting pickier about prints in general and printed pieces. Also, for better or for worse, I'm getting more accustomed to higher end pieces. At this point in my life, I can afford it. That may not be true a few years from now if we tighten our belts after my husband retires, but for now I feel really lucky that I can afford a special piece like this. </p> <p>I showed hubs the Muubaa leather ombré jacket, and THAT he loved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833595 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:06:43 +0000 Anonymous 833595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm. I am torn. If it was the colours of the one on the Nordstrom site, I would like it more, I think. It looks more vibrant on the site, the blues look better together.</p> <p>I do like the longer fit of it, but I much prefer your burgundy Elizabeth and James blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833593 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:04:58 +0000 Mo 833593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern! Not as sure about the material, as it does crease/wrinkle. Only you can know if it is a keeper at this price point for you. I would have to have it drape perfectly with nary a crease for this much money, but we're not talking about me lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833592 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:02:46 +0000 Day Vies 833592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the colors and pattern. I feel like open there just isn't enough shape -- I think it would work more to my eye if it were shorter and hit you 2-3 inches higher on the hip. Closed you're right it is a bit tight. I am not sure the colors and uniqueness are enough to overcome fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833556 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:38:36 +0000 Auburn 833556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit looks ideal and this blazer is super flattering on your tall frame.<br /> I think it would make a really fun piece for Spring, though I do think that the very distinctive pattern means it won't really be a "basic" blazer that you can wear all the time (without it seeming very obvious that you are wearing it all the time), if that makes sense. But for a splash and a statement, I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833545 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:32:08 +0000 Angie 833545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the longer blazer silhouette VERY flattering on you. And I like the change. This is a $600 jacket. I just don't know if it's worth the price point. But the most important thing is whether YOU think it's worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833539 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:29:10 +0000 Thistle 833539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it unbuttoned. I like it from the back. I think it looks really good on you, and it is a unique statement piece. My only concern is that it does not appear to me to be the kind of statement piece you will keep for 10 years because it is quirky. I think this ombre look will age and look so "2013" in a few years. </p> <p>Would you prefer a silver jacket to this one? If so, go with the silver.</p> <p>How much wear would you get out of it? With its price point, it would have to be A LOT to get the CPW down to what I would deem a reasonable level. But then, I may demand a lower CPW than you do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833536 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:27:52 +0000 Kristin L 833536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. And like Raisin said, maybe you can move the button over a 0.5 inches if you want to wear it buttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-james-printed-blazer-kre#post-833516 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:14:39 +0000 Janet 833516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I do have a lot of toppers, but the vast majority of them are shorter or cropped. I enjoy that silhouette but i am feeling the need to branch out a bit more lately. The longer blazers I have are much more wintry. If I keep this jacket, that will mean I have two longer jackets that take me into warmer months -- this one and the DVF starry one, which has a bit more boyfriendy cut. Do I *need* it? No. But it definitely jumped out at me. </p> <p>Alicat, the Muubaa ombré moto jacket speaks to me an little more than this one does, but I have so many moto jackets I fear a rut. Does that make sense? </p> <p>I have also been craving a silver jacket. Muubaa makes one, it's in a post that Mochi started a few days ago. Sigh. </p>