https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:20:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463828 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:32:17 +0000 Deborah 463828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I'm going to be the odd one out here! I like everything about the jacket except the collar. Is it outerwear or do you leave it on inside? A scarf would modernize it for me :). This opinion is most likely based on my personal taste and associations with that style of jacket so please take it with a grain of salt. It doesn't mean you don't wear it fabulously, cos you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463668 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:30:37 +0000 Anonymous 463668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, what they all said. But I understand if you just do NOT like the color. If I had a *beige* (perfectly good) jacket, I would feel the same way. </p> <p>I love it and think prints or a bright color with it might save the day. the outfit you put together is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463611 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:05:35 +0000 christy 463611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love this! I clicked on the picture and couldn't believe you were asking if there was any hope for the jacket! Then again...I'm on Team Neutrals-to-the-extreme, so this entire outfit is right up my alley. Definitely worth hanging onto. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463546 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:12:02 +0000 Aida 463546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh O, this is an awesome outfit! I LOVE it (love!), but you know I am a big fan of fully neutral outfits Having varying prints and texture really make this outfit work, and I adore the mix of dressy/casual. I think you are totally right to treat it as a neutral topper, and then you can experiment from there. This would be a great casual topper with skinnies+boots, and could also be used to dress down a buttonup+trouser look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463241 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:03:25 +0000 Ornella 463241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in more... I've been thinking, in the light of rae's suggestion, maybe I should approach this jacket simply as another neutral piece, not a piece in odd color for me. </p> <p>*Then* the experimenting is basically about adding whatever else is in the wardrobe to that neutral? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463232 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:52:16 +0000 missvee 463232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a great basic jacket and one you could wear to show off a statement necklace or a fabulous belt. It fits you well and the colour is good, so hang on to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463195 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:49:11 +0000 Suz 463195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, this is one of my favourite outfits from you EVER!! I ADORE this!!! You look chic, classic, yet comfortable and ready to do just about anything. </p> <p>By the way, I love your hair. </p> <p>I guess the message is, wear colour on a grey day! And save this for sunny days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463194 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:48:05 +0000 Anonymous 463194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I see how the jacket could look a little dull if not styled right, but I think you've pulled it off perfectly here. It adds just the right amount of casual to this dressy outfit. Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463177 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:32:16 +0000 Ornella 463177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rae, I have listed all those reasons because I love the jacket, just wasn't sure it works on me.</p> <p>Btw, I have tried it with red, but wasn't sure - the jacket is pale-ish and my reds are very deep - I could not asses whether it works. I really am hopeless with colors and surrounding theory. Sounds like I need to simply have photo-session with everything from the wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463146 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:11:43 +0000 rae 463146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about this needs to be saved? It's gorgeous, and you've listed off a bunch of reasons why it's functional. </p> <p>How about pairing it with red? Or maybe a PB blouse? Or tweed bottoms? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463143 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:09:52 +0000 Ornella 463143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I have thought of lace, but didn't have anything suitable. I too love Anna's idea amongst others! And I must confess, I love my new hair more each day.</p> <p>Una, spot on, <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-yellow-to-my-wardrobe-impossible">my cry for yellow</a> was to a great extent a result of this outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463139 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:07:20 +0000 Ornella 463139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone wonders if they should submit outfits for comments, here's the prime example.</p> <p>You all make me feel embarrassed! I swear this wasn't attention seeking exercise, but I simply had no idea whether this worked. Have I strayed in the bold colors so much I could not see that this outfit is more than just passable? </p> <p>My main concern is looking pale and washed out - I have worn clothes like that for far too long.</p> <p>And the fact the weather yesterday when I wore this was awful, with gray skies cemented over our heads - I have missed color in my outfit.</p> <p>Thanks everyone, I am very happy I have you approval to hang on to the jacket for some time to come </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463138 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:06:20 +0000 catgirl 463138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should keep it. It's really nice and looks great on you. You might be feeling a lack of something because like nothing here is screaming "stand-out piece", but the entire ensemble works and is calm yet interesting. If you wanted to up it, add a crazy belt or a pop of color in your shoes (yellow?)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463135 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:03:29 +0000 Angie 463135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You added spunk to the jacket and look beautiful, Ornella. This is a fabulous outfit! Divine, divine skirt. </p> <p>How about a bit of lace? I also like Anna's idea of a cream blouse. </p> <p>LOVE YOUR HAIR. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463130 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:00:29 +0000 Sveta 463130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly I don't know what you are talking about because I like the whole outfit as is! Animal print top adds enouph interest here and jacket serves as a good foil for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463124 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:57:10 +0000 mamaKate 463124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I have a jacket in grey suede that has a very similar cut and I have the best luck styling it as if it were a denim jacket - dressed up with a skirt or dressed down as you said is your go-to look. KEEP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463122 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:56:20 +0000 annagybe 463122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see it with a big billowy ivory blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463105 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:36:14 +0000 cjh 463105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is nice and flattering shape. Can you add one of your red necklaces or scarves to this outfit? That might perk up the color and feel better to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463102 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:35:21 +0000 sarah 463102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm...I don't know what my problem is, but I really like this! I like the slightly casual vibe with the dressier skirt, and the patterned top. This is working for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463097 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:30:50 +0000 ironkurtin 463097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. It's a solid basic and looks well on you. I think this isn't a wardrobe diva but a foundation piece, and if you love it, it's the best possible foundation piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463095 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:30:25 +0000 bj1111 463095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>actually, i like it! the animal print acts as a bridging piece between the black and the olive brown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463093 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:29:04 +0000 kellygirl 463093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look very classic and polished in it, Ornela. I like the contrast between the more casual jacket and the more dressy top/bottom. You look very chic : ) Why get rid of it when it looks so stylish AND makes you feel great? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-hope-for-this-jacket#post-463085 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:21:54 +0000 Ornella 463085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stubbornly hang on this jacket because it is so comfortable to wear and has great casual vibe. And reminds me of a great trip to Amsterdam. And it's perfect for spring/autumn. And I can layer under it without end outfit looking bulky.</p> <p>I normally wear it with jeans and simple tee or turtleneck + scarf that adds some color the jacket is lacking, but yesterday when I wore it it just left me unimpressed. I have opted for different route, though, with no jeans and no scarf, trying to find different way to style it. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/11/07/10-ways-to-liven-up-your-work-wardrobe">Angie's blog post about workwear</a> gave me valuable hint about patten, so I wore my animal print tee under it. The rest of the outfit are black pencil skirt, stripey black hose, silver-ish necklace and boots with some metal details on it.</p> <p>What's lacking here? Should I just give up on this jacket or there are unexplored ways to style (I'm sure there are, but I'm obviously uninspired).</p> <p>How would you style it? </p>