https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:46:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465624 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:07:13 +0000 Amy 465624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@QueenMum - Thank you! coming from such a stylish lady, that means a lot :)</p> <p>@Christy - Thanks! #3 is almost all shades of green. Olive green jacket, lime green shirt, green plaid skirt and green sweater tights. I *think* it looked better in natural light. I've got to find a better/bright place to take photos.</p> <p>I love the Camuto jacket. I'm smitten with the ragged bits of chiffon(?) trim. I'm going to go search for a picture of you wearing it. New ideas for how to style it are always welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465604 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:29:18 +0000 christy 465604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all of these look terrific and I LOVE your new haircut! it's so fun and spunky - it really looks great on you! Sorry your sweetie didn't see the fabness of it right away - I'm sure he'll come around. And sorry about the job loss, that's so tough...hope something else comes along quickly.</p> <p>#1 is my absolute favorite. #3 is so cute - are the tights black? A lighter brown would look cute too. Don't you just love that Vince Camuto jacket? I wear mine quite a bit. I love it open over a black sheath dress too. Can't believe you made that denim jacket - all of you talented ladies with mad sewing skillz is making me think I should learn how to use that contraption hiding in my closet that can supposedly turn fabric into garments.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465600 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:17:32 +0000 Queen Mum 465600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hugs Amy... I LOVE the haircut! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!<br /> so sorry about the lay off. :-(<br /> You have fabulous style Amy. Keep it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465595 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:04:00 +0000 Amy 465595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate all of your comments and virtual hugs and chocolate. I hope I didn't come across as too much of a whiner yesterday. It was a bit of a shock to the system. You are all so nice! I feel like I've found a pack of BFFs Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465567 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:14:36 +0000 sarah 465567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, somehow I missed the bit about your job the first time I read thru - I am SO very, very sorry. *hugs* to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465511 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:32:14 +0000 Deborah 465511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy in my opinion each outfit is fab. Your Chanel look is divine. I was thinking how much you look like a young Annette Bennington when I saw Ornella's comment too. The new hair do is gorgeous. You are so pretty. I am sure hubby will get used to it, it's probably just a shock to the system :). I am so sorry to hear about your job. Will be thinking of you and trusting you find something soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465507 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:09:20 +0000 goldenpig 465507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry about your job loss--I hope something new and better comes your way ASAP! And totally can relate to the negative reaction from hubby--I think they have a harder time with changes. You look great in all of these looks (3 is my fave) and your new haircut is sassy. Lovely smile. I can't believe what a talented seamstress you are to make your own jackets! You look fabulous! Hugs, I hope next week is a better one for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465394 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:25:51 +0000 Jonesy 465394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that *is* a brave smile in the last pic--so sorry about your job layoff. I'm guessing hubby will come around, since it's such a lovely cut on you. It's great to see you post! I really love #1, but you are looking very pulled together and stylish all week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465390 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:12:48 +0000 Aida 465390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket week Amy, I especially love #1 (great booties with the pants)! Pretty colors in your new dress in #2, looking forward to seeing it without a topper. Great oxofords in #3, super pairing with the plaid skirt. I see you and Sveta were thinking the same with the full skirt+Chanel jacket in #4, looks cute Sorry to hear about the job loss, and that hubby doesn't like your new hair. I think it's spunky and if you like to wear it piecey I bet you'll have some good fun with it. Your portrait shot in #7 is just lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465377 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:56:22 +0000 Sveta 465377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, you looked great all week. We already raved on #1 on another thread - girl, you are created for skinnies!<br /> Love #2 - you look so elegant in this dress and jacket.<br /> This is so funny - I wore almost exact same outfit on Thursday as you did - Chanel jacket, flared skirt, hose and flats. Uncanny!<br /> Sassy look with denim jacket in #5 and scarf takes it to the next level! You made THAT jacket - wow!<br /> I love your new hairstyle. Sometimes our men need some time to adjust, I am sure he will come around because you are as cute as a button in this do!<br /> Hugs about the job! It is tough - hang on there! I am sending you "virtual" chocolate... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465371 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:47:48 +0000 tarzy 465371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the haircut! Sorry the hubs isn't on board. :(</p> <p>I'm a jacket junkie - I love all of these styles on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465367 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:46:47 +0000 tarzy 465367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Sorry! Duplicate post!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465358 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:40:31 +0000 Angie 465358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. (((HUGS))). I'm sorry about the lay off Amy, and hubby's reaction to your hair. I think you look great! </p> <p>KILLER week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465357 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:39:19 +0000 Suz 465357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back right away because I couldn't resist. You are just SO pretty! </p> <p>Amy, I am very sorry about the job loss. That is really sad. And I'm sorry, too, that your husband doesn't like your new hair. I love both your cuts, but the short one is so spunky on you! Alicat is right; play with product. Oh, and if it will make you feel any better, my husband wasn't happy (at first) when I cut my hair, even though he ordinarily loves short hair on women (in general) and loves it on me in particular! It was just too much change too fast for him. But now he loves it. </p> <p>Re the WIW, I already told you how great I thought #1 is. I also REALLY love #2; you have done this just perfectly, and look so sassy and fresh. I think your instincts about the Chanel jacket are excellent, and I can't believe your sewing skills. And in my book, a sweater counts on a cold and rainy day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465355 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:30:17 +0000 Suz 465355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay....I was offline all day and am rushing now so I will need to come back to the WIW and all the rest, but just want to say, YAY for your gorgeous new haircut! You look wonderful, Amy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465348 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:22:48 +0000 Blue Fedora 465348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE LOVE LOVE the new hair cut. I'm sure for your husband it's just "change" that is unsettling for him. You look great with the short cut - rock on girl! </p> <p>Sorry you were let go at work. That is a yucky feeling, especially this time of the year. Better things will come your way. </p> <p>Again, love the hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465347 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:19:34 +0000 bj1111 465347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>job loss sucks, but you look fab. faves are 1, 2, 4. 5 is good but i understand why you hesitated. ADORE your new 'do.</p> <p>ps we are vince camuto jacket twins, but you wear yours with more panache. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465341 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:11:55 +0000 Anonymous 465341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my favorite, Nancylee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465340 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:10:52 +0000 nancylee 465340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, you look great in all of these looks, but my favorite is #2....love that dress under the jacket! As for your haircut, my first thoughts on this post were: "wow, she is so pretty" and "I just love her haircut"....so maybe your husband needs to reconsider his opinion! </p> <p>@Alicat...that chocolate is the same chocolate my sister pressed into my hands when we were at Whole Foods! I highly recommend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465302 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:23:18 +0000 Amy 465302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies!</p> <p>@ Isis - I think I like the new haircut, but it will take some getting used to.</p> <p>@Alicat - thanks for the chocolate, lol! Just what I needed. I'm also making a note about the hairstyling product. I like mine to look a little more piece-y. It'll be fun to play with.</p> <p>@Ornella - thanks for all the encouragement. No, I didn't make all of the jackets. Of the items pictured above, I made the denim jacket, the grey t-shirt, the lime t-shirt, the red shell and the full black skirt.</p> <p>I get that Annette Benning comment a lot. My mother looks more like her than I do thanks to her stunning cheek bones. </p> <p>No, the layoff wasn't expected. My contract was supposed to last through December and then be up for renegotiation, but the work I was doing vanished in a minute (thanks economy) and the other work I could have taken on is being handled by an intern who doesn't get paid as much as I do. Yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465284 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:37 +0000 ironkurtin 465284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sympathies on the layoff. I have been there and it 100% sucks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465253 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:03:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 465253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit #2 is absolutely perfect on you. You look elegant and pretty and professional. Love it. I also really like #5. It is casual but the scarf is a beautiful hit of color and looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465252 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:02:31 +0000 Ornella 465252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy!!! I said this will be one style journey to follow and was I right or what! </p> <p>And you sew...!!! This is wonderful collection of jackets. Did you make them all??</p> <p>(Please excuse so many exclamation marks.)</p> <p>D1: I remember the outfit from the skinnies post and love it as much as then. I wish I could see the jacket a bit better, I'm guessing it has nehru-collar and belt.</p> <p>D2: Love it, even more because this is what it looks like when done right - I tried the same combination with my patterned dress and black blazer and failed miserably. My elements were not right together, but yours is great.</p> <p>D3: Fun and I'd probably only change hose for something a bit more sheer. Super cute booties.</p> <p>D4: This works for me. I think the boxy structure of the jacket balances the skirt nicely. </p> <p>D5: Ok, at this point my mouth is wide open - if you've made this jacket then I have pretty good idea what kind level your sewing skills are! I love the original outfit btw, although I can see why it may not appeal to you too much (especially id you're still concerned about feeling exposed in skinnies). But, the white stitching of the jacket breaks the overall blackness of jacket + skinnies and the silky scarf juxtaposed against it all adds a lovely feminine finishing touch.<br /> Cardigan is a great option too.</p> <p>Last but not least, I like both hairstyles but the second one makes you look like Annette Benning even more.</p> <p>Sorry to hear about the job, was it unexpected? (Sorry, no chioccie in the house at the moment.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465249 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:01:05 +0000 Anonymous 465249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had such a great week with those jackets! And that satin dress is stunning, wonderful pick.</p> <p>I'm so sorry about your job. Sending positive job hunting thoughts your way!</p> <p>Love your haircut -- I predict you will have fun playing around with product. I swear by Bed Head Manipulator for my short hair.</p> <p>Just for you: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465227 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:32:52 +0000 Isis 465227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new hair IS great; do you like it? Sometimes it takes husbands' eyes awhile to get adjusted.</p> <p>And YUCK, I'm sorry to hear about your job.....hugs......</p> <p>Well, the outfits look great; I love the addition of the jackets!!!! I especially like 1, 2 and 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465191 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:15:22 +0000 sarah 465191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AACK, your new haircut is ADORABLE! Look at sassy you in #6-7! I really like your jacket outfits, too. I think your instincts are right re: the Chanel jacket with the pencil skirt, but you still look good. Great week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465171 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:00:10 +0000 mamaKate 465171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 3, and 5 are my faves, in that order! Keep up the great looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465170 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:59:58 +0000 Amy 465170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day 1: You already saw this in my post about skinny pants. Knit jacket with belt.</p> <p>Day 2: Black wrap front jacket over my new satin dress.</p> <p>Day 3: Military-esque jacket over bright lime t-shirt and wool plaid skirt with ruffles.</p> <p>Day 4: Chanel-style boxy jacket. I intended to wear this with a pencil skirt, but I couldn't finish sewing it in time. I'm not crazy about the fuller skirt with this, but thought it was worth a try.</p> <p>Day 5: The plan was I would wear my home-sewn denim jacket with skinnies and a scarf; however, I wasn't sold on this dark denim with black pants. Not to mention it was seriously cold and rainy outside, so I opted for a sweater. </p> <p>I had to work hard to smile in these last pictures since (a) I got let go from my job today; and (b) my husband gave the thumbs down to my new haircut.</p> <p>Please send chocolate, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465166 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:57:43 +0000 Sveta 465166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you get a new haircut? Cute!<br /> (I will comment on WIW later at home) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacket-week#post-465164 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:55:17 +0000 Amy 465164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I followed Ornella's lead by challenging myself to wear jackets this week. I'll add commentary below. </p>