https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:06:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-1325004 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:14:26 +0000 cma520 1325004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I went ahead and ordered a size up. Will be returning the too small blazer tomorrow. Thanks for the tips! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-1324975 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:39:09 +0000 cma520 1324975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My blazer is a tight around the arms. When I go to hug my husband, it's tight. But I think a size up will be too big. It's a Victoria's Secret blazer and I bought it since my daughter is starting school, I wanted to look nice at Parent teacher conferences, etc. Not sure if I should exchange for a size up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-507227 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:33:17 +0000 Mochi 507227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my AT blazer all the time, including for WIWs, and can only just button it. No one here seems to have a problem with it; I'm sure yours looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-507161 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:17:01 +0000 yankeebelle 507161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! So glad to be back. Feeling so inspired already after just one day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506787 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:30:58 +0000 Angie 506787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Yankeebelle!</p> <p>Thanks for providing great resources, ladies. </p> <p>Coats and Outerwear MUST close, but I don't think that blazers need to close in the same way. Often we wear them open. If a blazer or jacket fits perfectly everywhere else, but does not close over the bust or waistline - so be it. </p> <p>Baggy BF blazers will fit differently to tailored blazers - keep that in mind too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506782 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:27:13 +0000 yankeebelle 506782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the pics Aida! I am anxious to give my blazer another try now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506515 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:40:37 +0000 Aida 506515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have blazers that button (e.g. #1) and blazers that do not (e.g. #2), and happily wear both. I don't think it matters if it buttons if you won't wear it that way, as long as the shoulders, arms, and body fit correctly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506374 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:50:21 +0000 Mo 506374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing that affects the fit for me is armpits that are too low, which in turn hampers your arm movement to steer, etc. The blazer technically isn't too tight, but the arm constriction caused by the low armpit makes it feel as though it is. Weird. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506370 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:46:48 +0000 yankeebelle 506370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just found this from Woman's Day...not that it is known for fashion tips, but this advice makes sense to me...I'm gonna go home and try to hug my man wearing my blazer! ;)</p> <p>"If you can't comfortably steer your car or hug your man, your blazer is too tight," says Carissa Brown, designer and manufacturer of Carissa Rose, a line of clothing for full-busted figures. Aside from obvious discomfort, look out for pulling across your shoulder blades which indicates a too-snug jacket. If you're comfortable until you button it, it's up to you whether or not to go for it. Many women like the look of an open blazer, and as Brown says, "unless you're an attorney standing before a judge, you don't have to button the jacket." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506266 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:09:27 +0000 Ana 506266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a couple of books that cover this that I have found very helpful, if you're interested.</p> <p>1) The Lucky Shopping Manual by Lucky Magazine Editors:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Shopping-Manual-Building-Improving/dp/1592400361/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1326215496&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Sh.....038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>2) The Pocket Stylist by Kendall Farr:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Stylist-Behind---Scenes-Expertise/dp/1592400418/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1326215518&#038;sr=1-3" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-S.....038;sr=1-3</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506254 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:53 +0000 Anonymous 506254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, that's right, but somewhere I think I remember Angie saying it doesn't have to close if you don't want to wear it closed.</p> <p>The blazer-coat thing messes me up too. If I size up to layer, I never want to wear it on it's own because then it looks baggy. Must we have some to wear over a shirt, and others to wear over heavier layers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506242 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:53:09 +0000 Anna 506242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stacy and Clinton (What Not to Wear) always say that it only fits if you can button it. Can you post a picture? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506195 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:10:27 +0000 Jem 506195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm interested to hear the answer to this, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506191 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:08:26 +0000 yankeebelle 506191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion Ornella. Done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506186 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:05:38 +0000 Ornella 506186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about renaming this thread to "Ask Angie" so she can quickly spot it, I'll certainly be watching for the responses). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-should-a-blazer-fit#post-506178 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:59:49 +0000 yankeebelle 506178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear things too big, especially jackets. If I buy them fitted then I find that I can't wear the bulkier winter clothes under them. And if I allow room for bulkier clothing, then it ends up looking too big. Blazers are a whole new "thing" for me. I bought one at ATL a few years ago that I like, but I was at my skinniest then. I've gained some weight back now, and when I pulled it out the other day to try it on I wasn't sure if I could wear it or not. It fits well everywhere, but I wasn't able to button it. I figure I wouldn't wear it buttoned anyway, but then questioned if it would look obviously too small to everyone else. </p> <p>So, is a blazer a total No-No is you can't button it? </p>