https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:33:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2246088 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 07:01:03 +0000 Zaeobi 2246088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@missvee True - I'm not used to dressing in obviously 'casual' pieces, so might just need to wear it more for it to feel like 'me'. </p> <p>@rachylou Glad you can see it's a dark teal/ green - wasn't sure if it photographed too dark to tell. It's actually the matching pyjama top for the green velvet trousers I wore on the YLF forum last Christmas, lol! </p> <p>@Angie Welcome back - hope you had a good break Thanks - now that I think about it, it seems the 'slightly longer' crop (past the natural waist) actually works better for a jacket (since I wear the inner layers at my 'true' waist anyway). </p> <p>Thanks for the help, everyone - the trouser jeans are sitting in the donation pile as we speak They had a good run, but I rarely wear jeans so I think the dark wash ones I bought earlier in the year should suffice. I'm going to embrace truly high-waisted bottoms on myself from here on out (only a few seasons too late, lol). Here's hoping I can find some in my colours in 2022! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2246064 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 01:05:20 +0000 Angie 2246064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the brown leather jacket! It's gorgeous with your hair and flowing skirts and dresses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2246033 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:10:03 +0000 rachylou 2246033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, you know what… IRL, after a second look, it’s probably not noticeable… the bunching. I like the dark teal and brown </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2246023 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:40:52 +0000 missvee 2246023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket on you - it’s a very “sharp” silhouette that plays well against your flowy pieces. &nbsp;Sometimes you just need to start wearing something new, and it will soon feel comfortable and familiar.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245988 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:29:19 +0000 Zaeobi 2245988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Star @kkards @slim cat:<br /> Thanks - I think long skirts are probably my signature silhouette/ FFBO outfit formula at this point, lol. </p> <p>@Synne:<br /> I saved up to buy the jacket myself, looking for an easy 'throw on &amp; go' piece to help dress down my otherwise fairly dressy style (long skirts, fitted tops etc). If it doesn't work, I'll probably have to donate it - so am trying to make it work in order to justify the cost to myself lol (am currently part-time).<br /> The weather's a bit too cold for dresses (FINALLY, lol!) but will try it with a similar coloured top &amp; bottoms. Thanks for the idea! </p> <p>@rachylou:<br /> Good eye! Will see if I have any slimmer tunics for it (or maybe long tank tops). I've been in HK too long - looks like I've already forgotten the basic principles of layering, lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245911 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:39:29 +0000 kkards 2245911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing it out and about, especially with the long skirt makes me really really love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245900 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:38:41 +0000 rachylou 2245900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long skirt and jacket is an amazing outfit… and you’re back to looking like you I think the long top one… I think the jacket needs a slim fit top, the one here is bunching with the jacket zipped up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245895 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:45:33 +0000 slim cat 2245895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the last addition of outfit photos in your fab colorful skirt - great look! The jacket is pretty and fits well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245880 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:46:47 +0000 Synne 2245880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the jacket a gift? Or are you thinking about letting go of it? Just asking to understand better where you're coming from :-)</p> <p>I think the colour is great, goes perfectly with your warm colorful palette. I also like the cropped length, but I would be very picky about the right silhouette with this. To my eyes, a cropped topper looks best over a long, flowy column of colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245878 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:31:21 +0000 Star (Lise) 2245878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket!&nbsp; Love it with the long skirt, not so much with the tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245835 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:34:58 +0000 Zaeobi 2245835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@rachylou @Jenni NZ @Synne @suntiger @shevia:<br /> Thank you for the feedback - I'm relieved to hear that the jacket doesn't look as bad as I thought it did, since it wasn't too expensive for custom but it wasn't cheap either! The main fit issues are that the waist &amp; shoulders are ~1 inch longer than my natural ones - I'm wondering whether this is obvious to others or just visible to me?<br /> ! I've added some new photos to the OP (original post), of the jacket paired with 1) my straight leg corduroys / a tunic dress top &amp; 2) a long skirt - see what you think of those silhouettes instead (apologies for the 'candid' shots, that was my DH as photographer lol...). </p> <p>--- </p> <p>@rachylou:<br /> Haha I think it might be the angle of the mirror that's making me look different (it's unfortunately fixed to the wall in our new place, so I can't move it further back). </p> <p>@Jenni NZ:<br /> I think it was intended as a compliment haha - it confused me too because, whilst I have nothing against Grace Jones, I just know that I don't look *anything* like her (to also quote DH 'there's nothing angular about [me]' - charming!) I think @Sally &amp; @Bijou are right that his perception is likely due to the strong shoulders, but we'll likely never know since he says he 'doesn't know *why* it looks like Grace Jones, it just does'. Very helpful, lol </p> <p>@Synne @Janet @kkards @JamC:<br /> Looking back at the photos, I agree with the fit issues &amp; am leaning towards donating the trouser jeans - but will try them again on a dry day with one of my silk pussybow blouses first, to see how that feels. In the meanwhile, I took some photos above with a long tunic &amp; slimmer pants instead - does that help any with the jacket? </p> <p>@Sally:<br /> It's been nice to 'see' you too! I don't usually show my face in the forum, but sometimes I feel (temporarily) brave </p> <p>@kkards:<br /> Yes it is - I believe MaskLab is a HK company! Can you buy them in person there too? I hope looking '2021' is a good thing, lol! I wonder what looking '2022' will look like? </p> <p>@Staysfit @piroutte @SarahD8 @Suz @runcarla:<br /> Thank you - the colour is part of the reason why I took the plunge for a custom order (it's been surprisingly hard to find dark brown leather at retail here - I see a lot of black, cognac &amp; whiskey, but not warm chocolate). I am working on it being my main neutral, but it's been slow going due to this scarcity </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245818 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:19:04 +0000 Jaime 2245818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the suggestions above are great - try pairing it with pretty skirts and dresses. Jacket has huge potential. I like the trouser jeans and I like the boots a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245814 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:48:15 +0000 Bijou 2245814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket too and like the strong shoulders, which gives it a 1980’s vibe. To pretty it up, I would wear it with skirts and dresses, but then that is how I usually wear my leather jackets. It would be very cute with brocade pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245812 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:40:03 +0000 Carla 2245812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful leather jacket, and looks like they bookend perfectly with your boots! &nbsp;Try the jacket as a topper with your brighter, autumn coloured items. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245803 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:41:13 +0000 Anonymous 2245803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see both of these with softer elements- like the jeans with a bow blouse or the jacket with a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245754 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:26:30 +0000 SarahD8 2245754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others -- the jacket looks great on you, wonder if it might feel more "you" in combination with more colorful, soft, and drapey elements.</p> <p>Also agree that where the jacket hits wars with the waistband of the jeans a bit -- but I think the jeans have potential paired with something else. Maybe a longer top with a welted hem, sort of a 40s look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245751 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:17:49 +0000 Suz 2245751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, the colour of the jacket is great! I would keep and work with the jacket. As to whether it will change in size -- if snug anywhere, it will loosen a bit with wear as the leather molds to your shape more. (If oversized, this won't happen).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245740 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:21:05 +0000 pirouette 2245740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket. It’s nice to see a brown leather jacket it’s a lovely shade of brown. Not sure about the jeans but I am not &nbsp;very current when it comes to jeans and can’t wear high rise as I am too short so I will leave the jeans to the fibbers who know a lot more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245733 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:47:59 +0000 cat2 2245733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket, would try it over dresses, skirts, and any wide leg swooshy pants you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245729 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:08:11 +0000 Janet 2245729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Im with Synne and kkards — I love the jacket and would love to see you play with styling it with your colorful skirts and dresses. </p> <p>The jeans are a little less of a slam dunk — the length seems a bit awkward to me but perhaps with other footwear? There is nothing outdated about trouser jeans but I think again these need to be styled differently, say with a patterned blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245726 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:56:33 +0000 Staysfit 2245726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the boots with the jacket. I really like the color of the jacket, it’s a beautiful rich chocolate that’s hard to find. &nbsp;Definitely try to style it in some other ways before making a decision. I agree with what others have said about the waistline of the jeans competing with the jacket. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245723 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:48:04 +0000 JamC 2245723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your new jacket! But agree with others that I would like to see it over something bright or light. The two waist seem to be competing for the same space. Using a belt to pull up the pants creates some puckers which make them look too big (maybe they are too big). I like kkards suggestion to play with the leg length, not the waist.<br /> Oh, and the boots and jacket are a great pairing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245720 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:18:03 +0000 kkards 2245720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok the jacket….I like it, a lot. &nbsp;I think maybe one of the issues you are having is that I think of you as wearing colors, especially brights, and this outfit is,well dark. &nbsp;What does this jacket look like, how do you feel about this jacket when it’s worn with brights? &nbsp;For example how does it look over the orange dress you wore a couple of months ago. &nbsp;<div>I’m on the fence on the jeans. &nbsp; I almost think they look to big….and to short or not short enough for the boots. &nbsp;I’d think about a sneaker, or wondering is you could take an inch or 2 off the length and make them cropped. &nbsp;And somewhere recently I saw a trouser jean, now just need to remember where. &nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245719 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:06:25 +0000 kkards 2245719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg how 2021 is this….love love love the mask!! &nbsp; Is it from masklab?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245708 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:04:22 +0000 Sally 2245708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it is the broadness of the shoulders in the jacket that he is seeing as slightly Grace Jones, but I don't think they are anywhere near as pronounced as hers were and she was very cool anyway.&nbsp; I like the outfit and think the rise looks fine. I guess a higher rise would look good too.&nbsp; As others have suggested, that jacket would be very versatile with skirts and dresses as well.&nbsp; The jeans are a nice colour and fit too.&nbsp; Great to put a face to a name as we have interacted on the forum but I never knew what you looked like.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245704 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:23:13 +0000 Synne 2245704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grace Jones!! Adore her. Saw her performing live in the olden days of pre-2019.</p> <p>What a surprise and how cool to see you in jeans and a leather jacket! You rock! With that said, I would tweak this look a bit, to be at the level you usually dress (to me you always dress with a almost royal flare, dramatic, feminine, striking).</p> <p>The pants and jacket looks great, but maybe not together? The jacket is short enough to warrant a higher rise. Could also be a skirt or a dress. And a dramatic hair updo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245702 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:37:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2245702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket on you. I think perhaps with the trouser jeans it looks less feminine than we are used to seeing on you? It would seem a shame to get rid of a jacket you had tailored to you, with the right hardware and the right pockets… is your husband paying you a compliment there? I can mainly remember Grace Jones as a villain in a Bond movie! ( I know she is a musician really but don’t remember the music). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245700 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:16:46 +0000 rachylou 2245700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that you, Zaeobi? Lol, don’t know why, but you’re looking very different to me. Anyways, I love the jacket! I think it’s great. I do think I’d prefer it with a higher rise trouser or a longer top/sweater under the jacket. The two waistlines seem mismatched to me. I wouldn’t necessarily get rid of the trousers tho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-lab-grace-jones-jacket-trouser-jeans#post-2245695 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:22:35 +0000 Zaeobi 2245695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Per 'my 2021 Goals' post, I've been culling my wardrobe but have been in two minds about the <b>following 2 items</b> - what do you think? </p> <p><b> 1) Chocolate leather jacket:</b><br /> I custom ordered this (with gold zippers, 5 *functional* pockets(!) &amp; a cropped length) but the end result feels a little boxy (despite being made to my measurements, the shoulders feel a little wide &amp; the hem reaches a couple inches past my natural waist).</p> <p>My DH told me I look like 'Grace Jones' in it, but I honestly feel more like a rugby player than 'tall willowy model' in it - can't tell if I'm just not used to the silhouette or if it will soften with wear? Does it honestly read more as slightly oversized, or like I'm wearing menswear?</p> <p><i>PS - The black hood underneath is actually a removable dickie, not part of the jacket - just added it to give an idea of how the jacket hangs with layers underneath.<br /> +<br /> Edit: Some more photos of the jacket paired with: 1) slimmer trousers &amp; a tunic top, and 2) a high-waisted skirt &amp; tucked-in top (so no competing waistlines). Better silhouette? </i></p> <p><b> 2) Trouser Jeans:</b><br /> I had these tailored to fit 10+ years ago - they're naturally a mid-rise but I think the trend is for higher-rise these days? I've pulled them up a little with a belt, but am still unsure of the fit - am I just better off with my high-waisted, straight leg jeans (posted here earlier in the year)? I'm worried they look dated but, as we all know, *trouser* jeans are so hard to find at retail anymore! </p> <p>I'm also unsure about the colour - is this blue still neutral yet flattering enough for my Deep Autumn colour palette? Denim is always so hard to get right, arghh!</p> <p>--- </p> <p><i>(PS - Underneath the jeans are my new <b>Blondo Mady waterproof lace-up boots</b>. I know I said I'd review them in here, but wanted to try them out first:<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blondo-waterproof-boots---worth-it" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....--worth-it</a><br /> So far so good for the first few wears! They're comfortable without insoles, &amp; one size up works well for my slightly wide forefoot (yet narrow heeled), high instep feet. They're far away enough from the jacket that I'm not too worried about an *exact* dark brown colour match, but they do seem to be a similar shade of warm chocolate. They're already scuffed on the toes but I suspect that's due to my clumsy gait, lol): </i></p> <p>--- </p> <p>Thanks a lot for your gentle honesty in answering, as always - it's much appreciated </p>