https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689912 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:33:06 +0000 Zoelicious 689912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried both hacking and school boy and went with my usual JC size 4 on both - it ran the same through shoulders and torso on me. I have broad shoulders and a straight torso.</p> <p>The jcrewaficionada blog is a fantastic source for anything J. Crew. There are always reviews on pieces in the comments section of posts so you can always run a search on that blog to see how the hacking fits on different people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689813 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:54:55 +0000 Vicki 689813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ag, straight and narrow is a good visual description; that's what I am, but then you went up a size.</p> <p>Chat wasn't working for me earlier, KL, and I have compared measurements, which are about 1/2" in difference. A phone call didn't help since it's not currently online, so the customer service rep. couldn't find it, understandably, and in answer to your question, Sylvie, yes, this is another source. Perhaps, an email tomorrow on this may give me more details on specific measurements between the two jackets. I do have one J. Crew source that may still be in my emails. I'll keep you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689805 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:46:13 +0000 Sylvie 689805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KL's suggestion is perfect. I completely forgot that you can get measurements from them via email (and maybe by phone and online chat as well)</p> <p>BTW, is the jacket back on their site or are you buying it from another source? I thought it was sold out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689780 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:10:14 +0000 Keix 689780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you get the exact garment measurements for both sizes from J.Crew, and compare them to your School Boy Blazer? I like their online chat, although it seems to only pop up as a "suggestion" when I don't need it and never when I do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689770 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:58:47 +0000 catgirl 689770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to go up a size to fit my shoulders also - IMHO j. crew runs straight and narrow. I got the wool herringbone one last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689709 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:06:23 +0000 Vicki 689709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mamapicklejuice, with these great photos and Lisa, with your description, you're both really helping me here with your road-tested stories. I do have slight shoulders and yet I don't like anything really binding or tight. Measurements are important, but J. Crew can be inconsistent at times and that's why I really appreciate hearing from you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689687 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:38:28 +0000 Lisa 689687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a bit broad and usually have to go up one size to fit the shoulders in JCrew jackets. Then I get the arms shortened. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689685 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:37:21 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 689685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This will probably muddy the waters, but I picked up the herringbone version of this jacket in a size 4. With a strong shoulder line, I can sometimes be a 6.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-herringbone-jacket" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....one-jacket</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689675 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:29:52 +0000 Vicki 689675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you mean, Zap and Dashrashi. It's crazy making, but you have to know which way to go, and sometimes that means going with both, and deciding later, even if the credit card is taking the heat in the process. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689654 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:08:19 +0000 Anonymous 689654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, sometimes I keep one of the sizes, sometimes both go back. I'm still trying to sort out my NAS sizes for goodness sake. Tooooo muchhhhhh wooorkkkkk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689650 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:06:29 +0000 Vicki 689650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, Zap, what was the outcome? Which way did you go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689643 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:02:45 +0000 Dashrashi 689643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost exclusively do what Zap does. Nearly all of my online shopping is done with promotions or other sales, and I am constantly worried that the other size, if I need it, will either be sold out or no longer at the price I wanted when I realize I'd like to try it. Also, it lets me try on both sizes back to back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689600 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:23:05 +0000 Anonymous 689600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Complete bad advice because it makes the credit card look crazy for a bit, but I actually order 2 sizes at the same time, since I tend to be in between sizes, unless it is something super expensive, my heart cannot take it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689590 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:16:59 +0000 Vicki 689590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sylvie. Yes, I did see this excellent link, and I'm still on the fence. One second, I want to go for a 0 and the next second a 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689559 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:54:06 +0000 Sylvie 689559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never tried it on, but have you seen this link?</p> <p><a href="http://jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com/2011/12/product-review-hacking-jacket-in-double.html" rel="nofollow">http://jcrewaficionada.blogspo.....ouble.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-hacking-jacket-sizing#post-689545 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:40:09 +0000 Vicki 689545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anybody familiar with J. Crew sizing on this coat? I wear a 0 in the School Boy Blazer, but read a few reviews that this had a slimmer, but longer fit in the torso. I don't know if I would stay with a 0 or go for a 2. Anyone who has this jacket or can offer feedback? Thanks. </p>