https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 06:10:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-668228 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:23:27 +0000 Kari 668228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! It must the week of finding great leather jackets. </p> <p>I think the fit is perfect as is, Rae. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-668208 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:12:02 +0000 Beth 668208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My word. This is one of the prettiest leather jackets I think I've ever seen. :O </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-668139 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:45:09 +0000 catgirl 668139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are not sizing down - shoulder movement in leather jackets is important, and while it will give and conform, it will not stretch much (like a shoe would) because of the lining. It will only get more perfect with age and use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-668098 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:55:23 +0000 Jonesy 668098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks fab! Like Rita, I was wondering about the sleeve length, but if they scrunch up a bit, that will do the trick, I'll bet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667881 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:25:43 +0000 Sylvie 667881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, just saw this thread now. I know you've already decided to keep it but that jacket is stunning on you. Just fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667763 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:43:33 +0000 Janet 667763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah. That is sweet on you! No, do not size down. Looks just right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667749 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:33:42 +0000 rae 667749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is safe to say I'm keeping this puppy! Many thanks to everyone who chimed in with an opinion or words of wisdom for this new-leather newbie. I think this jacket may end up being more versatile than either my black or chocolate brown versions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667587 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:07:25 +0000 morethanbeige 667587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, this is truly stunning on you, Rae! Just LOVE it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667574 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:53:16 +0000 MsMary 667574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*swoon* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667569 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:51:18 +0000 Sunita 667569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I have no leather experience, but just wanted to tell you how *stunning* you look in that jacket! Just...wow!</p> <p>Thanks for the tidbit about sleeve length...the NAS one I just bought is also a tad long in the sleeve...I'll have to see if the elbow creases hold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667564 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:46:08 +0000 rae 667564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Francaise and Zap, I am very glad to see you both approve and grateful for the wisdom on lamb leather. Very interesting about the mattress - it is similar to a motorcyclist wearing heavy leathers in the rain, I think. </p> <p>Rita, I went and looked - as I have been trying it on, the leather seems to be "remembering" the elbow creases, taking the sleeves up a bit. I think it will be okay. I may just scrunch anyway because I like the look. Thank you for noticing that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667554 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:25:54 +0000 modgrl 667554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sleeves are too long - what are you going to do about them? Can you roll and scrunch? Tailoring leather is super expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667552 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:19:54 +0000 Amy 667552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667539 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:03:10 +0000 Anonymous 667539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks GORGEOUS, Rae (but you're a great clothes horse too! :-))</p> <p>Forget all I said about down-sizing. This one is quite slim enough to wear the way I suggested. It's already beautifully form-fitting. A great buy!! And do you know what? I find my tobacco-coloured one (similar cut and colour to yours) more versatile than my black biker. Cos tan shades look great worn with black, and the look is softer than an all-black ensemble. Well done, and many happy wearing years (it'll get better and better. Do you know that the great Inès de la Fressange swears she always puts her new leather jackets under her mattress and sleeps on them for a few days to soften them up, and age them a bit?? LOL!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667465 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:17:22 +0000 Claudia 667465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, wow! LOVE it on you! That's a real beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667452 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:59:52 +0000 Ornella 667452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, this is what they call 'hitting the jackpot'! Wow wow wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667450 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:58:56 +0000 Jjsloane 667450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE it. I have no experience with leather jackets but think the fit on this is excellent as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667449 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:55:46 +0000 Anonymous 667449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae that jacket is awesome!<br /> Do you think it will stretch? It is perfect as is but ah, all of my leather jackets have stretched so much, I will only buy them" painted on" from now on...ETA: I just saw your answer above, it's all systems go then. Gorgeous color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667406 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:08:42 +0000 ManidipaM 667406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a word: P-E-R-F-E-C-T.</p> <p>FWIW, I have a cotton-lined one that is snug in the upper arms --- it hasn't stretched in the last 5 years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667376 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:26:51 +0000 Mama Susie 667376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is fantastic. In fact the whole outfit is fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667372 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:16:58 +0000 jayne 667372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yup, keep. nice details on that jacket.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667342 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:19:16 +0000 Nadya 667342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to add my love for you in that jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667339 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:16:02 +0000 rae 667339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit I like what I hear so far! I love the idea of wearing it the French way... maybe with a cami for starters, lol. </p> <p>Julie, as if there was any other way to wear this baby than with some boots!</p> <p>From the leather experts, it sounds like it will stretch (if at all, as it is lined) where there is resistance, which is in the upper arms - you can sort of see the pulling in the pictures. NBD if that stretches out. NBD if it doesn't. I like how it looks closed the best, so I guess it's better to err on the side of being able to zip it up. </p> <p>Laughing, smiling, and sorry for all the head injuries! O_O </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new/page/2#post-667324 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:46:59 +0000 velvetychocolate 667324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pass the smelling salts....</p> <p>WOWEEE!</p> <p>This is spectacular! I don't think you could possibly have found a better jacket than this. So, so exciting, and it looks *amazing* on you...</p> <p>I didn't hit my head (yet), but you'd better pass the smelling salts over here again, just in case. </p> <p>Big huge smiles over here, because it's SO gorgeous on you. Just WOW !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667321 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:44:14 +0000 Abie 667321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eeep!! So perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667320 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:38:43 +0000 Sveta 667320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it will stretch that much and this one seems to fit well. Gorgeous jacket in every aspect, Rae!<br /> La Francaise, this is a very interesting way of wearing a leather jacket - French way indeed. I have two leather jackets which fit pretty close so I may try to wear them French way...if I dare... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667315 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:34:02 +0000 catgirl 667315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Done and done. This is perfect. LOVE IT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667304 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:19:39 +0000 Aida 667304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this will keep its shape due to the lining as mentioned above, then this is a good size for how you want to wear it. If it will actually stretch a lot as mentioned above, then the smaller size would probably be better. No help there, but good lord that looks amazing as-is IF it'll stay this way!!!</p> <p>(I may need to add a few more !!1!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667293 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:12:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 667293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't swear on the site because I don't want to offend Angie or anyone else so I will just go with HOLY CRAP!!! This is beyond fantastic on you Rae. I think the fit is absolutely perfect and wouldn't change it. The colour is rich and luxe, the style definitely YOU and it looks AMAZING with the dress and booties. Pic #4/5 are just a killer looking outfit! KEEP!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-must-be-leather-jacket-day-how-should-they-fit-new#post-667292 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:11:04 +0000 Julie 667292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa!! heat wave!! Hot, hot, hot!! That is a must have jacket. Don't limit it to wearing like a blazer, show it off to its full glory.</p> <p>Let me put it in baseball terms, a grand slam bases loaded home run.</p> <p>And, to put the fox amongst the chickens, I'm thinking some matching boots, definitely knee high, about a 3 1/2 to 4 inch heel, maybe lace ups like the Frye Julias, and definitely jeans. Skinny for the UWP and boot cut for the less wild look. </p> <p>I think I've just talked myself into that jacket and boots. Better hurry, Rae.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p> Julie </p>