https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:51:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004620 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 02:33:17 +0000 pastrygirl 1004620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah, I bit, too. If it looks on me the way it does on Ainsley, I'll be a very happy camper! Otherwise, one of my sisters will be a happy camper, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004614 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 02:25:54 +0000 Elly 1004614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm tempted, I have a beautiful black leather jacket that was a gift from a forum member&nbsp; which I love, but it is very slim.&nbsp; For $30 I'm very tempted.&nbsp; I just don't know if I would be a 10 or 12.I'm usually a 38.5" bust, but I have broad shoulders and long arms. I don't want it tight since I'd like to be able to wear it indoors at work and need range of motion for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004581 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 01:24:58 +0000 cciele 1004581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I drank the koolaid. Jacket's down to $24 on the site, so I bit. Hopefully, given the sizing feedback on the forum, the size 10 should work for me, given my broad shoulders and chest and large arms! Can't wait to join you all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004383 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:39:08 +0000 JulieJohn 1004383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh, that makes sense and sounds like a great drape. All I could imagine you meant about the cut was the hemline area and zips, didn't even think about the collar and chestral regions. To flirt with another sci-fi classic, now I grok in fullness. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004343 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:54:13 +0000 catgirl 1004343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try to answer your question I will, JulieJohn!</p> <p>I always thought the extra material and flappiness around the chest would be unflattering to a busty IT. But something about this jacket molds to the wearer's shape, maybe because of the drape factor and cutaway style - its not stiff or structured. I don't know that every jacket with this cut would work as well, but it's certainly opened my eyes to trying it now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004332 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:38:40 +0000 Marley 1004332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you pics Ainsley - thanks for posting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004319 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:31:19 +0000 catgirl 1004319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I forgot that for most people fall doesn't start in August! I am sorry for the lack of pix but I will post some soon. Love it on you, Ainsley! And thanks for the snap suggestions. So far I've only worn it open. Two people admired it at Nordstrom, and it is nicer than anything I saw there. Woot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004246 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:23:09 +0000 Ainsley 1004246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's currently hanging in the closet (after a good airing out!) and probably will be for a couple more months... it's still very warm here. &nbsp;Our cool season is so short here, I'm always hesitant to invest much money in outerwear... a decision I regret every year when I travel north &nbsp;So I was particularly happy to snatch up this jacket.<br />I'm attaching a few pictures here (hope that's ok, Una!), not styled,&nbsp;if anyone is still wondering about fit. &nbsp;This is a size 2, the size I usually start with when looking for blazers/outerwear, and I'm very happy with the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004245 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:22:38 +0000 Eliza 1004245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una- funny you ask that now. &nbsp;Just pulled the mysterious one out of the closet for closer inspection. &nbsp;It is summer here, so it will likely be at least a month before a cool enough temperature comes along. &nbsp;</p> <p>I tried something different with it today. &nbsp;I don't think I've seen anyone here try it, but with all the posts, I could have easily missed it. &nbsp;Apologies if this is redundant.&nbsp;</p> <p>The first time I snapped the top snap, I pulled it across to the far snap, creating a high neck that induced fears of&nbsp;choking and not much&nbsp;flattery&nbsp;here. &nbsp;I didn't see that there were two high snaps on the very top of what becomes the collar when left open or top undone. &nbsp;I tried those two top snaps together, which created a low funnel shaped neckline that protruded stiffly straight out about 9 inches from my shoulders. &nbsp;I left the bottom snap undone. While some may like it this way,&nbsp;&nbsp;I found the protrusion cumbersome until I folded the center over the snaps, allowing about an inch and a half of the ribbed fabric interior to show. &nbsp;Love it. &nbsp;Nice open neck look and for those who find the super lapels overwhelming, this may change everything. &nbsp;If there were an additional snap in the center of the center, it would close appropriately this way, avoiding the pulling I am finding with the current&nbsp;asymmetrical&nbsp;snap location. &nbsp;Apart from that one center snap, the fit of this is perfect, so I didn't want to size up. &nbsp;Now I can wear it top snapped or open. I'll see if it is worthwhile to add that extra snap. &nbsp;</p> <p>A workhorse is born. &nbsp;Big&nbsp;thanks to all for posting this item; it is both fun and a true bargain.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004232 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:48:33 +0000 JulieJohn 1004232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I am unsure why you say you avoided this style previously. What is the difference between this style and a moto? Please educate me, Master Yoda. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004168 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:38:15 +0000 Isis 1004168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It'll be months before I can wear mine---it's a fun experiment for me, and really fun to see on so many different people here.....thanks Rae for the original post and Diane for posting the crazy sale! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004164 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:33:16 +0000 Anonymous 1004164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a tease Una! I was itching to click on a picture. I love that you can wear your new jacket without a care in the rain, that's priceless! And how cool that you've discovered a new cut/style that really works for you; it makes sense to me that this jacket would be right up your alley. Cheers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1004161 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:30:32 +0000 texstyle 1004161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might be a while for our weather to cool down enough for any jacket but I still love it and think it will be a great winter staple for me.</p> <p>Thank you Rae for the heads up on this - what a fun fashion adventure to share for so many here on YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003898 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:57:40 +0000 amiable 1003898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really thinking that I'm willing to pay double to try the bigger size - I like the feel and the quality a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003870 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:07:52 +0000 Suz 1003870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great news!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003820 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:40:25 +0000 Diana 1003820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wish it were cool enough here to wear mine!&nbsp; But it'll probably be in the closet until mid-September or so at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003816 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:34:47 +0000 rae 1003816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yaaay, so glad you like it! I have a feeling I will do the same when it cools off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003803 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:03:15 +0000 Anonymous 1003803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got Diana to send me one and I can't wait for it to arrive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003800 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:57:16 +0000 peekaboo 1003800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine's hanging in the closet since it's still mid-80s here. &nbsp;But can't wait for fall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003799 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:54:07 +0000 Parsley 1003799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I'm so happy to hear that it's working for you!<br />I'm betting that here in the midwest it may not be the right weather to wear mine until October, but you can bet I'll be wearing it as soon as it's cool enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003792 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:43:28 +0000 cobaltblue 1003792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great! I know you are very busy right now but can't wait to see pics when you have time. </p> <p>Becky </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003790 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:41:50 +0000 Sveta 1003790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love when this happens! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003786 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:32:55 +0000 Mellllls 1003786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear! Can't wait to see you wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003785 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:31:53 +0000 Marley 1003785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm the same way Una.&nbsp; It is already a wardrobe workhorse - and&nbsp; I love, love, LOVE it!&nbsp; I wear it pretty much over any and&nbsp;everything - and it also works with my style - which I don't really know what&nbsp;that is - but I know this jacket works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003766 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:59:50 +0000 deb 1003766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can hardly wait for mine to arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-love-with-the-spiegel-jacket#post-1003764 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:57:25 +0000 catgirl 1003764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The weather has finally changed to "normal" here - high 50s and drizzly.&nbsp; And the Spiegel jacket is rapidly becoming my fallback topper - it is so easy to throw on with casual outfits and goes with everything I own.&nbsp; I stayed away from this particular shape of jacket for so long, and now I am kicking myself.&nbsp;&nbsp;It&nbsp;has just the right combination of simple and edgy for me.</p> <p>How are&nbsp;my fellow lemmings liking and wearing your jackets?&nbsp; </p> <p>A huge thank you to Rae for this fantabulous find! </p>