https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:11:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1131402 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:32:48 +0000 Beth 1131402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelfa, good for you for following your instincts! I bought this very jacket early in the fall and wish I hadn't spent the money. Like you, there's something I can't put my finger on that makes this piece a pass.</p> <p>Una, I agree 100% with your post. I've tried so hard to love J.Crew (we've been together for over 20 years after all) but we're breaking up. They're designing for a body type that just isn't me and the blazer is a good example of being overpriced and overrated.</p> <p>If you like their aesthetic,&nbsp;Boden makes a much better jacket for the money. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130973 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:14:50 +0000 rae 1130973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I think there is a bit of a retro look to this blazer. The gold double buttons with a higher stance... the shape of the cuff. I think you need something more "sharp" and modern. Maybe one of the new low-stance shapes with a single button, or maybe even the kind that don't close up at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130923 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:13:41 +0000 Anonymous 1130923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should try the BR cutaway blazer -- I duplicated in black because I love the cobalt one so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130899 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:48:09 +0000 K. Period. 1130899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelfa, you and I have a very similar shape (IT), don't we? I can't remember.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are my 2 cents worth:&nbsp;I&nbsp;think that what you are responding to is that the blazer is very basic and very non-feminizing in its cut. &nbsp;A great classic women's&nbsp;blazer can make you look both feminine/curvy and powerful. &nbsp;This one doesn't do that. &nbsp;It is meant to give a more gamine look (it is a schoolboy blazer after all)&nbsp;and it does that. &nbsp;I think it just makes you look more gamine than you want. &nbsp;</p> <p>There are other JCrew blazer fits that I own and like a lot more for a feminine but strong classic suit. &nbsp;I have a schoolboy blazer, but it feels more masculine on me and to compensate, I wear it with a very feminine top, skinny jeans to create a hip curve, and girly pointy toe high heel shoes. &nbsp;Then it feels like me. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130617 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:16:16 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1130617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On J Crew: I've never worn them because until recently I was too heavy to fit in their sizes. But I have watched the brand and although it's shifted slightly over the years it's always had a classic preppy vibe that's almost retro at this point, given how long preppy's been around as a style. As such, I think it works easiest on younger, slimmer bodies as something that's almost a little ironic, or maybe vintage-inspired is the right term - for the rest of us it can end up looking like we're wearing something that we've owned since 1989 and recently found at the back of the closet, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130608 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:08:52 +0000 Isabel 1130608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have mixed feelings on this. The school boy is a shrunken jacket. And I don't think that is a good "basic" jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry : ( </p> <p></p> <p>I have always had good luck with Boden wool blazers. &nbsp;I love this one with the gathered back.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Coats-Jackets/Jackets/WQ074/Womens-Chic-Wool-Blazer.html">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....lazer.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130137 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:11:43 +0000 jamieyh 1130137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You pretty on this outfits. I do not know why you do not love them. If you really do not like them, you can buy some other clothes instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130135 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:00:26 +0000 Adelfa 1130135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiwi that special thing is so odd because I thought it was *super* special on DD! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130131 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:50:02 +0000 Kiwibird 1130131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a nice fit on you&nbsp;but as Deborah said, it's not "special". &nbsp;&nbsp;I say,&nbsp;trust your instincts and look for something that excites you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1130129 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:42:55 +0000 Adelfa 1130129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everybody. I walked away. I was SO sure it would work because it looks wonderful on DD, and because I liked it on a blogger (blush). I am really happy I was able to listen to myself and pause before I bought. In the past, in a situation where I have a real need and there's a highly rated item in the right color, and it actually looks okay, I would have bought! And then maybe have an orphan.</p> <p>This time I was able (with help from all of you) to listen to my feeling that it just wasn't right, even though I really didn't know why. Again, in the past, if I didn't know why I felt the hesitation, I probably would have ignored it.</p> <p>I think (again thanks to you) that I'm looking for something sleeker. Maybe edgier, maybe with more panache, maybe with more personality. More special! I will keep looking.</p> <p>Meanwhile if anybody wants to help me with my understanding of *why* this didn't work, I'm all ears! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129986 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 02:22:02 +0000 Jaime 1129986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the consensus- not bad but not worthy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129952 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:42:33 +0000 Deborah 1129952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks pefectly fine but it's not 'special'.&nbsp; It's had to put my finger on exactly what it is, but I think you are not excited about it, so return and find something you are excited about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129944 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:27:09 +0000 Jjsloane 1129944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a blazer fiend yet only have 1 J crew (bought from Anna via style exchange) I like J Crew for their other items, but am never excited for their blazers as compared to other brands for the price, For quality for the price I much prefer Boden, for style it's Gap, Banana or Nordstrom brands like Halogen or Classiques Entier. For basics it's calvin Klein or Jones ny from Lord &amp; taylor.&nbsp;<br />I collect other J Crew items (on sale of course) like jewelry, knitwear, summer tops and button downs and my favorite jeans are Matchsticks up one size (but i confess I get them on ebay more frequently)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129941 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:25:39 +0000 Suz 1129941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit looks good from what I can tell. But if you are not happy with it, then by all means pass on it. It needs to make you feel great, not just so-so.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129914 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:02:46 +0000 CocoLion 1129914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found blazers I like at H&amp;M, Zara and Banana Republic that I like, fit well, and are priced less than J Crew.</p> <p>I think J Crew's merchandise is very classic and requires some styling to make their pieces look as fab as they do in their public image. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129889 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:44:40 +0000 Summer 1129889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you'd regret the purchase! I think, though it looks nice! that you should wait for something you look forward to wearing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129888 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:44:01 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1129888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same thought as Sarah - if you need a basic to fill this hole for the moment, why not try somewhere less pricey? Gap has nice blazers as does Target's Merona line right now. I don't mind how it looks on you but clearly you're not pleased with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129886 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:41:00 +0000 sarah 1129886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've actually had pretty good luck with GAP blazers - just a thought.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51452&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=908375002">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=908375002</a></p> <p>Obviously, they are not Theory, or even JCrew quality, but they do fit me well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129840 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:26:54 +0000 Catnip 1129840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, Adelfa, but it's not as wonderful as you deserve.&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm having a similar problem with blazers.&nbsp; I feel that I should have one, but I cannot find one that makes me feel good.&nbsp;&nbsp; Blazers are so practical, but I just don't feel happy wearing one.&nbsp; I'm starting to wonder if I should be looking for something else.&nbsp; Now if I could only figure out what that "something else" might be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129823 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:01:47 +0000 unfrumped 1129823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a fan of the Schoolboy in general and agree this lacks personality on you. Boxy, high stance, very sedate and boyish. Suggest try other brands, lower stance, slightly fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129812 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:44:59 +0000 carambola 1129812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't love it, return. It looks nice, but you deserve to&nbsp;feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129801 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:35:22 +0000 Thistle 1129801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you still return it? If so, I would do so. It lacks pop, panache, or some such. It is a perfectly fine blazer, but not spectacular. Nothing you are going to reach for, and something I think you will be trying to replace shortly. I feel you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129787 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:28:36 +0000 Caro in Oz 1129787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others if you don't love it now you probably never will </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129741 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:57:29 +0000 ATLynn 1129741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it fits you great (as well as I can tell w/o a back view)&nbsp;and looks fine. &nbsp;But from your face, happiness factor isn't there. &nbsp; Staples shouldn't be boring or disappointing. &nbsp;You should look forward to wearing them regularly. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129740 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:54:38 +0000 Jewell 1129740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it worn open, but only like it buttoned up. I don't know if that's helpful or not. If it's overpriced and you don't love it, then I vote pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129726 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:46:40 +0000 Adelfa 1129726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG that is really helpful! I think I agree! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129722 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:45:04 +0000 catgirl 1129722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks perfectly nice on you.&nbsp; But here's my tale of woe. I had one of these and consigned it... it was neither structured nor edgy on me.&nbsp; I think it's overpriced and overrated.&nbsp; But I am sort of over j crew as I feel they are limited to a certain body type that is not me.&nbsp; Sour grapes, anyone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-decide-on-j-crew-schoolboy-blazer#post-1129720 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:43:23 +0000 Adelfa 1129720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I desperately need a good basic topper to help me keep warm in my new office. I thought this would be it. But I'm not feeling excited, especially for the price. Not sure why. What say you? </p>