https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 08:06:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898612 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:45:26 +0000 Aziraphale 898612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YOU ARE NOT A FREAK.&nbsp; You are absolutely lovely.&nbsp; I know exactly how you feel when off-the-rack doesn't fit, because I've been in that position so many times.&nbsp; Echoing what others say, just keep looking.&nbsp; :-)&nbsp; (And maybe be willing to have minor alterations done).<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898602 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:33:04 +0000 Mochi 898602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "<span>So many clothes, especially jackets, I find, are made for women with larger breasts and no hips."<br /><br />Which mall are you shopping at, Isabel? Let's go together sometime :)<br /><br />Shannon, I so hear you and feel like you're occupying my brain oftentimes! I think this frustration doesn't happen when one thing doesn't fit, but when it happens over and over....or maybe that's just me? It's easy to say that it's not me (or you, or anyone else), it's the clothes, but let's face it: we need to be wearing clothes, and when they don't fit, it becomes OUR PROBLEM.&nbsp;<br /><br />But please try not to let it get you down. At least you have proven you can find wonderful things for your amazing, beautiful self. I wish it wasn't so hard! As one other fashion blogger said (I don't remember who it was, but she has a blog for very very petite women): It's not fair. Not fair that we have fewer options, not fair that we have to cough up extra for alterations. It's simply not fair, but that's how it is.&nbsp;</span> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898595 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:26:30 +0000 Ingunn 898595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, I have the same problem! Almost all jackets are too long on the torso, and the shoulders are too wide if the tummy/hip fits. It's not you, it's THEM. THEY make stupid jackets. Repeat after me: It's THEM. Ok?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898546 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:38:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 898546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you ALL SO MUCH for the boost :)<br /><br />Unfortunately Danier does not make anything in petite sizing. I've actually written to their Customer Service to kindly make the suggestion that they may want to think about that for the future.<br /><br />The tiered leather jacket that Suz got in taupe and I got in black was not a petite, but definitely fit more along those lines.&nbsp;<br /><br />No worries though - onward and upward! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898527 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:20:02 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 898527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awwww!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boooooo!&nbsp; &nbsp; You aren't a freak, you're a beautiful, fine-boned petite woman.&nbsp; You look like you are swimming in those jackets - does Danier make a petite option?<br /><br />Suddenly, I'm not feeling the longing in my heart for a Danier jacket.&nbsp; &nbsp; I see the writing on the wall - wrists to the knees and six extra inches of 'pooched' fabric at the back, made for a longer waist...<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898498 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:43:55 +0000 Janet 898498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nodding along in agreement with everyone, and I totally sympathize! I can feel totally fine with my body until I spend an afternoon trying on pants. I then wonder how on earth I ended up with thighs that are clearly from a body 1-2 sizes bigger than mine. Which of course makes me feel like a freak. But we are not freaks, we're all just human beings who vary in size and shape in billions of ways.&nbsp;<br /><br />That jacket is lovely, but it's just not the right cut for you. There will be a better one!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898483 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:23:32 +0000 Thistle 898483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am sory these didn't work.<br /><br />Please remember, it is <b>not </b>you, it is the clothes. Your body is perfect just the way it is, and it's Danier's loss that they don't make jackets that fit it!&nbsp; Maybe Danier will wisen up https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-898480 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:20:26 +0000 Elizabeth P 898480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I thought I'd posted yesterday, but my comment seems to have vanished.&nbsp; I was having computer trouble.<br />Just wanted to say that I tried on 12-15 jackets last week, and they all fit VERY differently.&nbsp; I have a hard body to fit for jackets, so was thrilled to find a couple that worked.&nbsp; I also had a great sales person who, once she realized what did fit (but on a jacket that I didn't like) started running around pulling things I'd overlooked, because she knew the cut would work.&nbsp; <br /><br />The one I went to look at, looked AWFUL on me.&nbsp; <br /><br />So if you're a freak, so am I.&nbsp; Hang in there, don't give up on them yet, just need to be patient for the "right" one to appear for you!&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-897639 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:28:47 +0000 Sylvie 897639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hope that by now everyone's convinced you not to feel like a freak.&nbsp; But if they haven't, SHANNON, YOU ARE NOT A FREAK!!&nbsp; There is so much variety in women's bodies and so much variety in fits that it feels like finding even one item that fits our individual body is like winning the lottery.<br /><br />You have thrifted and bought amazing pieces that look incredible on you.&nbsp; If you'd tried on this jacket at a thrift store, you would have rejected it immediately without feeling disappointed.&nbsp; The jacket is simply not worthy of fabulous you and eventually you will find something that is.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition/page/2#post-897432 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:53:36 +0000 Mia 897432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Who needs a jacket when you dress, hair and makeup are so fab!<br /><br />I feel your frustration on Danier. &nbsp;I ordered three sizes in a down jacket&nbsp;for my mom at Christmas before we got it right. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-897417 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:42:46 +0000 catgirl 897417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, it's not you!&nbsp; I feel freakish every time I put on a jacket that pulls at the shoulders even when it's a size or two up from my usual size.&nbsp; It's just so annoying but the reality is that not all clothes fit all bodies.&nbsp; You wear so many items SO well - move on and I'm sure that perfect white leather jacket will find you! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-897004 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:34:46 +0000 Debbie 897004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is the jacket not you. You have a fabulous wardrobe and yu will find something fabulous to add to it.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896990 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:23:24 +0000 Deborah 896990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, your white leather jacket is out there :)&nbsp; If you are a freak then so am I.&nbsp; I have very similar fit issues:(&nbsp; But I have convinced myself it is them... not me) lol.<br /><br />Remember that you are becoming more and more discerning with respect to fit and items earning a place in your wardrobe.&nbsp; Onwards and upwards I say https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896934 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:28:37 +0000 Anonymous 896934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah boo, Shannon. You are not a freak.&nbsp;You know, I ended up ordering that lipstick red jacket I have been drooling about for months but it was a size&nbsp;too big. I need to return it.<br /><br />( I know now why you guys are all over Danier. The jacket is amazing). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896927 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:24:01 +0000 Beth Ann 896927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry!&nbsp; It's natural to be disappointed -- you were so excited at the possibilities of an amazing jacket!&nbsp; We're also conditioned to feel badly when we don't make clothes look good.&nbsp; I've actually started talking to clothes like this in the dressing room.&nbsp; Last time, it was a pair of size&nbsp; @$@#$ Wit and Wisdom pants that made me look like a Sausage Queen....."I'm sorry, but I wlll need to put you back.&nbsp; Unfortunately for you, dear pants, you have no idea what you're missing.&nbsp; If you live in my closet, you gotta pay the rent!"<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896916 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:15:29 +0000 Sveta 896916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, it is too bad, Shannon! Wasn't your black jacket Petite size? So maybe they do make some models in Petite - I know they have some male models in Tall.<br />In any case you are not a freak, not at all! Danier jackets usually fall into 2 categories&nbsp; - those which fit me well and those which do not. Out of 4 white jackets I tried on only this moto was a perfect fit - all others were too big in my size but when I sized down they were too tight. BTW your black jacket also fell into this category for me - M is too big, S is too tight...sigh...I really liked it.<br />So see, don't despair, this is just not THE jacket but I am sure your perfect jacket is out there somewhere waiting for you...<br />(At least you have a perfect fit at Cleo :-)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896910 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:59:19 +0000 Echo 896910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can completely understand where you are coming from, Shannon. I don't think it's a matter of feeling like a freak just because of one jacket, but when a person has ongoing fit issues that are the same across many brands, it can become frustrating and make one feel like there is something wrong with them. I love the idea that it's the clothes and not us, but when I try on 10 different jackets across 10 different brands and the waist is always too tight for the size that otherwise fits (and yes, this has happened to me) it can make a person feel like there is a "normal" shape - and apparently it isn't mine.&nbsp;<br /><br />I am so sorry the jacket didn't work out, Shannon, but you WILL find something else. You are an expert shopper and you normally find fantastic things to fit your body and your style. Something better will come along. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896902 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:49:46 +0000 celia 896902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bummer!I was also looking forward to you having your jacket.<br />The sizing at Danier is a bit tricky.I am sure the right jacket is somewhere out there.<br />Big hugs!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896899 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:48:24 +0000 Jaime 896899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know you are over it already, but of course it is not you, it is the jacket! The perfect white leather jacket for you is out there and you will look smashing in it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896896 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:43:36 +0000 Isabel 896896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have to chime in and say that it is&nbsp;<i><b>not&nbsp;</b></i>your body. So many clothes, especially jackets, I find, are made for women with larger breasts and no hips. Or at least not for women in peri or post menopause when the middle gets a little thicker. That is nature. It just is. &nbsp;Stacy London once said that there are 7 billion people in the world and most designers pick ONE body type by which to make their clothes. We have a better chance of hitting the lottery. &nbsp;( wow, that was not as uplifting as I wanted it to be...LOL )<i></i> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896821 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:25:39 +0000 ironkurtin 896821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think feeling like a freak because a jacket doesn't fit is a bit extreme?&nbsp; Sounds like their fit model just isn't mirroring your proportions.&nbsp; Considering the wonderful other looks you have found, kick these to the curb and consider it their loss.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896804 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:16:00 +0000 rachylou 896804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Poop!<br /><br />But you are not alone. There are some electric Express pants I want and Express pants don't fit me anymore, not matter how hard I try.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896757 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:50:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 896757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are all a bunch of SWEETHEARTS :)<br /><br />I read back my post and realized I sounded so childish and whiney. I do know it's the jacket and the fact that it's just not cut right for me. I have a very short torso and narrow shoulders. It can be hard to fit my upper body.&nbsp;I think it was the way it fit around my tummy area that upset me.&nbsp;<br /><br />Rae - unfortunately Danier does not make any of their jackets in petite and therein lies my problem.<br /><br />However my dears....onward and upward. And doing the girl math, I can now go look for something else https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896752 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:47:02 +0000 Suz 896752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aww, Shannon, I am <b>SO </b>sorry. It is a lovely jacket....just not the one. And you are <b>NOT</b> a freak. I have this feeling too, sometimes, especially because my bust does not fill things out...stuff will just hang, where it is meant to do so much more. Sometimes I try to persuade myself that it looks okay, but then, the other night, I saw a larger busted friend wearing an item and realized, oh...that is how it is supposed to look.&nbsp;<br /><br />I think the Danier sizing is very tricky. To be honest, I do think "our" jacket is a bit of an anomaly. It seems to work because it really nips in at the waist. I love my new white jacket, but quite frankly, the fit on it is nowhere near as good as on the taupe one. I can get away with it only because I have basically no bust and that is what allows me to do it up. If I had a bust, I'd be lost.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896749 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:44:18 +0000 pil 896749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sorry you are&nbsp;disappointed after such high hopes. There&nbsp;will be a different fabulous treasure whispering you name &nbsp;: ) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896742 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:38:10 +0000 Marigold 896742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your jacket is out there somewhere waiting for you to to discover it! And it will probably happen, when you least expect it.. Sorry for your disappointment. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896741 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:37:46 +0000 Caro in Oz 896741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is the clothes NOT you - you are gorgeous:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896736 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:31:28 +0000 Nicole D 896736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That jacket is just not worthy of your fabness. &nbsp;And tailoring leather is so expensive. &nbsp;Keep looking! &nbsp;You will find your white knight out there somewhere. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896717 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:06:11 +0000 Angie 896717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (((HUGS)))<br /><br />Onto the next set of killer items who deserve to grace your fab self. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-a-freak-white-leather-jacket-edition#post-896695 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:50:21 +0000 Glory 896695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You do look fab in this colour - in fact whites and creams are great for you. This fit is not about you it is the length and cut of the jacket. The style of the Material girl jacket was a lovely fit as I recall - more tapered and much sorter than these ones.&nbsp;