https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:58:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042639 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:18:26 +0000 Anonymous 2042639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A comment about cropped and shrunken-look jackets above just reminded me of this: I finally put my olive green Smythe blazer in the donate bag a week ago. &nbsp;It was an almost $600 &nbsp;blazer (prices have really increased this past year) and I wore it faithfully every spring for about 4 years &nbsp;- maybe 5? . Maybe 4-5 times a year. &nbsp;So not even hitting that magical 30 mark. &nbsp;I imagined it as being a life-time classic, a true wardrobe investment, but you know, the cropped, shrunken look was not looking up-to-date to my eye and the fit was ever-so-slightly snug now (recurring theme here, too) so I finally put it out of it's misery in my closet. &nbsp;I don't really miss it. &nbsp;Too trendy of a cut. &nbsp;Anyways, I need to stop being on YLF today - good night &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042568 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:16:39 +0000 Anonymous 2042568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably best with statement coats for us instead of transitional jackets Or-bigger coats for jacket layering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042562 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:09:51 +0000 Janet 2042562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, yes, my jackets need to be outfit completers! I long to live in a climate where I can wear jackets for more months of the year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042540 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:51:59 +0000 Anonymous 2042540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trouble with jackets in our climate, is we only have a couple weeks a year we can use them-as strictly outdoor jackets. If they can be layered under coats, and are comfy enough to wear inside all day, they get more use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042527 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:44:35 +0000 rachylou 2042527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my situation with shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042506 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:11:50 +0000 Jenni NZ 2042506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The photos would be great even if you end up editing out. It’s interesting- or to me at least it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042502 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:04:52 +0000 Janet 2042502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy is so right! I could wear a different jacket every day for a month and not repeat. Eek. </p> <p>I tried all of them on today and took photos. Even the holding zone. I have five in a pile to give away or sell. I may post some photos for perspective and feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042462 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:22:12 +0000 Jenni NZ 2042462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although not a jacket person myself I really feel for you as this closet editing lark is very difficult I find! Especially when the item cost a lot and you loved it at the time. I like what Vildy said: how many jackets and how many days to wear jackets? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042414 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:14:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2042414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin’s advice is brilliant, imo. You don’t want to crest closet orphans with this purge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042349 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:10:02 +0000 Janet 2042349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the replies and thought provoking remarks! (Again please forgive my inability to reply to every comment, but I’m on my phone as per usual.) </p> <p>My laptop is STILL in Apple repair purgatory (long story, none of it my doing, but it is a two week saga and I cannot do most of the work I need to do until I have it back!), so I’m taking the opportunity to do some closet review, plus I have a pile of mending and repairs. It’s good timing as NAS gets me thinking about future seasons. </p> <p>I’m trying on every. Darn. Jacket. In my wardrobe. Taking photos.</p> <p>One observation. Some of those jackets are over five years old. I was a size smaller then. I can still wear them, as I rarely close jackets anyway, but I need to pay closer attention to how they feel. It doesn’t feel particularly good to put on a slightly tight jacket, and I am only willing to tolerate it for certain occasions, short periods of time, or for jackets I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. I need to get real about how these things fit me and their utility in my current life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042319 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:06:22 +0000 Liz 2042319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It sounds like your current grid for keeping/not keeping a jacket is, "they look fine when I try them on — flattering, and they<br /> seem to work."&nbsp; But if that criteria is causing you to keep more jackets than you want to own, how about revisiting your grid? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Assume that all your jackets are in good condition, look flattering on, and seem to work (or you wouldn't own them!). Given that, what other factors would you want use to decide whether to keep them or move them on? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042315 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:58:36 +0000 Carla 2042315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not post photos of ones you are not sure about? I remember you did this a while back with some leather jackets (I remember the bell sleeved one!) and Anchie did an interesting jacket review. I learned from both those exercises about what were current of classic designs and what was a fad or dated. I've been wondering myself, about current, new, and enduring jacket design for 2019/2020. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042281 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:37:33 +0000 Vildy 2042281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will be reading with interest. Always in the same situation.&nbsp; Mind Over Matter doesn't work when it comes to "summer" blazers that are lined, for the swampy Philadelphia-area weather. And then I tell myself I can wear them in very early fall.&nbsp; Hah.&nbsp; Exactly how many days are there in which to wear jackets, compared to number of jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042245 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:58:53 +0000 Janet 2042245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew many of you would understand! </p> <p>I have some jackets that are years old — going back to when I first discovered YLF, 8 or almost 9 years old. A really nice Theory leather and tweed cropped moto comes to mind. The distressed Muubaa leather jacket. Then there are things like metallic bomber from Zara that always seems a little too much bling when I go to wear it. The beautiful shawl front navy leather Vince jacket that I got when I turned 50, that now seems too conservative when I put it on. The super cropped metallic leather jacket that doesn’t seem to work with my wardrobe — until I put it with a cocktail dress for a special occasion. </p> <p>The problem is, they look fine when I try them on — flattering, and they seem to work. But then when the time comes, I don’t reach for them to wear. A couple are in my holding zone from the last time I debated this, a year or more ago. It seems to be a recurring issue with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042236 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:39:44 +0000 Sal 2042236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackets wear well so do last a long time. I also get over them before I wear them out. </p> <p>I have always admired your jackets -but there may be some you are happy to let go of. I hope bombers aren’t dated as I have two (an easy fit on my shirt waist). I think some shorter blazers can look a bit dated (I have one that probably fits that) and overall there are less shrunken styles around. I do like a cropped jacket especially with a dress in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042235 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:39:32 +0000 RobinF 2042235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean, I don't wear a lot of jackets and they aren't particularly easy for me but I still hang onto them anyway. Definitely the cost factors in for me and the feeling that as soon as I let one go then I will want it for something. I love Gryffin's idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2042232 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:32:00 +0000 gryffin 2042232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - sharing a thought with my fellow jacket girl.&nbsp; Before letting go of any topper, think carefully about what outfits you wear it with or what outfit proportions.&nbsp; Some toppers, as you mentioned, are the perfect proportion for certain silhouettes - esp in dressy capsules.&nbsp; There are shrugs/bolero sweaters I did not purge until I found my cropped tux jacket.&nbsp; I would do an outfit creation session with any topper to see how it looks in context.&nbsp; If it's no longer high interest and you have a better piece that can fill that niche, then I don't think you will miss it.&nbsp; Anyway, that's my strategy for purging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041832 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:48:50 +0000 citygirldc 2041832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a ton of jackets too, mostly blazers but I do tend to wear them at times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041804 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:16:23 +0000 Janet 2041804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara Diane, your last comment does resonate with me as much as anything. I see something new that I love and think, “but my jacket storage is already full.” If it’s full, but I don’t feel like wearing a third of it, is it working for me anymore? Time to get real. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041799 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:10:24 +0000 Barbara Diane 2041799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But don’t let them be the reason you don’t buy something you would love and can afford. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041798 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:09:08 +0000 Barbara Diane 2041798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is ok to keep items you haven’t worn in 2 years if you still like them and you have the space.<br /> Items I almost donated have become workhorses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041791 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:57:12 +0000 Janet 2041791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. I asked myself that question about dresses. If I really got strict with it, there are two more that would go, because I’m more excited to wear the new ones. </p> <p>I need to apply that idea to jackets. I tend to spend more on jackets (especially since many are leather), and that factors into my reluctance to let them go too. I donated one very cropped nice leather moto style jacket earlier this year, and I have no regrets. It’s harder for me to wear those super short lengths now when I’m a size larger than I used to be. Plus they don’t look terribly fresh to me anymore. But as soon as I let them go, the trends will swing back to them, I’m sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041777 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:28:04 +0000 Anonymous 2041777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the “would I buy it today “ trick too - it’s horrifying yet very effective </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041772 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:19:59 +0000 nemosmom 2041772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I am right there with you! I have the HARDEST time letting go of jackets for the same reasons! I own more jackets than any other item (which is another reason I struggle dressing for hot summers). And there are SUCH fab ones out there. I happily enable you to own many jackets...<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In my last jacket edit, I looked at each one and asked myself, "Would I buy this if I were out shopping today?" And when that question didn't help, I came up with 3 possible occasions to wear each jacket and asked, "Would I be EXCITED to wear this look for that occasion?" That helped me cull a handful. Then I rewarded myself with one new one :D</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you will share your edit with us! <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041768 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:14:40 +0000 Toban 2041768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a space issue? Otherwise, if you’re still getting use out of them and they are in good shape perhaps no need to cull. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041763 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:04:48 +0000 Anonymous 2041763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041761 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:53:45 +0000 SarahD8 2041761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I completely understand, Janet! I am the same way about cardigans. Easy to shop for, I have a ton, and yet in a weird way precisely because of those facts they are harder for me to let go of. ???</p> <p>I will be very interested to see how this jacket edit plays out for you. I am rooting for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041725 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:47:53 +0000 Murph11 2041725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket shopping goddesses are on your side. At the very least, pass along a few to make room for a new few! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-and-toppers#post-2041714 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:33:54 +0000 Janet 2041714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last night my husband and I did a little impromptu closet organizing together (his work situation is making a total 180 degree change, as he is trading in his ranch wear for casual corporate again). I ended up eyeing my rack of jackets that runs the full length of my side of the closet. I feel like an edit may be in order, but I have a hard time letting go of jackets. Why is that? Maybe because they are one of my favorite things to shop for: i am usually a fairly easy fit in them, and they look better on me than, say, jeans or bottoms, which I agonize over when I shop. They’re fun and can add personality via that “third piece” to an outfit. But honestly, I have plenty of them, including some that are a few trends back — several bomber jackets, for example. Some I wear rarely but they seem like just the right thing maybe once or twice a year, so I hang onto them. For instance, a cropped leather jacket I hadn’t worn in years was just the right thing I needed for a cool evening over my fancy navy halter cocktail dress. </p> <p>The fact that I enjoy shopping for jackets and find them relatively easily *should* mean I can give up old ones easier, shouldn’t it? Why is that very old and cool but not-quite-my-thing-anymore Muubaa distressed jacket still hanging there when I haven’t worn it in two years or more? I need someone to come here and help me get brutal on my jackets. </p> <p>Then I may have to get that Veronica Beard red plaid blazer at NAS to up my game a bit. </p>