https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:35:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-84777 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:19:46 +0000 Inge 84777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, really PalmFronds! I'm quite taken aback and consider this a beautiful compliment. Thank you so much!!<br /> I'm convinced your new do looks fab too and that you'll find the perfect jacket for you soon. (and the Express one looks stunning on you as well, by the way).</p> <p>By the way, I posted this in Jean's thread too (she's in London now as well). I don't know if these are your style, but if you're in the neighbourhood perhaps you could stop by AllSaints. They have a number of leather jackets.<br /> <a href="http://www.allsaints.com/womens/leather/?all=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.allsaints.com/womens/leather/?all=1</a></p> <p>And yes, I wish they would do something about that pound!-) And of course you need to go shopping. You would never forgive yourself if you didn't;-)</p> <p>Happy travels! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-84774 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:14:03 +0000 PalmFronds 84774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind wishes Inge! You were one of the YLF family I thought about when I got my haircut because I had seen a pic of you in a leather jacket too I think and you looked fantastic :-)</p> <p>I am excited about London. I am about to get pounded by the pound, but I'll do a little shopping anyway. Can only sightsee so much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-84771 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:05:17 +0000 Inge 84771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to hear the jacket didn't work out for you PF! I absolutely love dramatic collars, that's the first thing I look for in jackets and coats nowadays. I have a pixie cut too and those kind of collars tend to look good on me. But I'm sure there are other factors at play too.<br /> Perhaps you could post a picture if you ever try a dramatic collar again which you are having doubts about?</p> <p>Oooooh you're leaving for London!! Have a marvelous time and do report back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-84756 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:08 +0000 PalmFronds 84756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My final update, I am sorry to say there will be no pics :-(<br /> The jacket I bought is too big on me, and interestingly enough the big collar looks not-great. I recently cut my hair into a pixie but and combined with the huge collar, I look like a pinhead.Very, very bad look.That's what I get for being greedy!<br /> Aside from that the color was amazing brown, and the leather was wonderful.Sigh...<br /> So BACK it goes in returns.No more Ebay for me. Wicked Express jacket it is.<br /> Unless I find something in London where I am heading tomorrow ;-)</p> <p>Thanks again for all your input ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83719 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:05:43 +0000 Tanya 83719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds a like a good decision. Looking forward to the photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83718 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:05:38 +0000 PalmFronds 83718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for that little extra push there Tanya :-)<br /> I checked out some of the past blogs and really admired your style. It's not completely me, but some elements would be SO fun.Must inject some more fun into wardrobe... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83717 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:03:49 +0000 PalmFronds 83717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I definitely have one firm hand on that Express jacket and will return it ONLY if I find another one in brown that makes my heart skip. I love the fit of that Express jacket and like the black color, but would prefer brown I think.I spoke to alot of sales people in stores this season and they do not expect much in the way of brown jackets(or white either), most of what they plan on seeing is black this year I guess.</p> <p>I have always liked interesting necklines as long as they are in proportion as Garmenta pointed out. I love the Alice and Olivia jacket but it is so WAY out of my price range, no chance there, and it is in black only.Plus t is a shorter length, and I think slightly longer suits me better. But looking at it and the others I liked,I realized a big feature I was being drawn to was the neckline.<br /> This is another one I craved(and my husband loved for me too) but talked myself out of quickly between the price tag and the thought of cleaning a white jacket every week:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Andrew-Marc-chalk-leather-portrait-collar-zip-jacket/SEARCH/303902601/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Andrew-.....detail.fly</a></p> <p>So, deep breath, I ordered the second one(the Andrew Marc Envy) in brown and hope it will arrive soon to try.I found it on Ebay, with a reasonable return policy so if it doesn't work out it's not a huge loss.Atleast I would have tried it and can then put it out of my mind. Unless it looks plain old heinous when I put it on, I'll post pics for some feedback :-)<br /> Thank you all for your honest opinions, it helps a TON! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83716 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:03:43 +0000 Tanya 83716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 'yes' vote to dramatic collars on the jackets, I am drawn to those myself. Both jackets are 'killer' and I do not thing either of them will be dated any time soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83685 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:57:13 +0000 Angie 83685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to your last question, Jennifer. </p> <p>Have you read the thread on "edge" that jewelry girl started, Shiny? That is a good place to start. I’ll fill in the gaps once you’ve read the thread:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ways-to-bring-in-some-edge?replies=31" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....replies=31</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83683 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:52:34 +0000 shiny 83683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to steal the thread, but Angie how do you define avant-garde and what elements make the first jacket so? Can you give any other examples of avant-garde (hmmm, maybe a blog post someday?)</p> <p>I'm curious because I am much more drawn to the first than the second, and now that you mention it, it's probably because the "tough edge" look just doesn't work on me. I appreciate the look completely and wish I could pull it off - but for some reason, as hard as I try, it feels all wrong on me. </p> <p>Avant-garde might be just the ticket... I don't ever want to look too "sweet" since I'm short and, well, sweet-looking enough, LOL. I crave some sort of edge but the tough biker chick thing just doesn't work. </p> <p>You can have a "tough" edge, an "avant-garde" edge... is "cheeky" an edge? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83679 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:39:43 +0000 Angie 83679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both jackets posted are beautiful and best on those with long necks and daintier shoulders. These styles will not work on lasses with short necks. </p> <p>It really depends on your style, PF. If you’re Kyle, you’d go with the first one. If you’re me you’d go with the second. “Tough edge” has been part of my look for 25 years and it’s not a fashion thing. Kyle prefers an avant-garde look which is why she favours the first. Body type aside, it’s really all about your personal style when it comes to selecting between the two jackets linked. I hope that makes sense. </p> <p>Remember that you look KILLER in the Express jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83674 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:30:26 +0000 cciele 83674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both jackets are gorgeous! I agree with the ladies that proportion is very important. I guess you won't know how they work until you try them on. I don't think either style will look dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83651 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:49:59 +0000 shiny 83651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also drawn to dramatic collars. I just have to be careful because it can make my shoulders look even more broad. The scale has to be perfect. For example that Soiya Kyo rain coat didn't work because the collar was TOO overwhelming and swallowed me up. </p> <p>But, I like the effect particularly as I reach that age where I don't like my neck so much anymore! I think it's a great look to frame your face and draw attention up past your neck. It seems like it would do the opposite, but somehow it works. I see a lot of women of a certain age wearing dramatic collars, so in my opinion it is a timeless look, not necessary trendy. </p> <p>I think it is a very Royal look, so you also have to have the personality for it. And if you are pear shaped, I think it would provide excellent balance on top. </p> <p>(Sorry Palm, I don't remember your body shape or your age! So take this as "in general".)</p> <p>The A+O jacket is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83650 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:28:05 +0000 garmenta 83650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two thoughts:</p> <p>With a complicated neckline, proportion is everything--don't let it overwhelm your face!</p> <p>Curious--does either jacket button, zip or snap closed into a more conventional shape? (Also good for those colder days!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83644 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:10:49 +0000 Sihaya 83644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd vote for the first one - I can see it standing the test of time if you're comfortable carrying off that collar. It really stands out in a crowd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83636 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:38:26 +0000 PalmFronds 83636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input ladies<br /> I may try that second one and see how I feel in it<br /> Angie:I am just fixated on a brown color.still have that wicked express jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83628 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:43:45 +0000 Ele 83628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love dramatic collars and don't think they'll date at all. I have a Mackage trench from 5 years ago with a large pointed collar and it still looks super modern. I like both the jackets you linked to, but prefer the second one slightly. Might be blinded by the lovely brown colour, though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83622 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:07:00 +0000 Angie 83622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a little confused. Did you return the Express jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83614 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:32:12 +0000 Kyle 83614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both killer. If you can pull off the dramatic collar I would lean toward the first one. It's just more distinctive and, in my opinion, will stand the test of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83613 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:29:35 +0000 Ana 83613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love both of those jackets. I agree with Maya, I'm not sure that either one would look dated, but the second has a more "classic" style, while the first one is a bit more arty/avant garde. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83606 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:00:33 +0000 Maya 83606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of them, especially the first one (very $$$ though). I don't think they will look dated, but the second one is a little more safe to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-with-dramatic-collars-yay-or-nay#post-83597 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:48:20 +0000 PalmFronds 83597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ladies,<br /> IN this ONGOING search for the perfect brown leather jacket on which to drop some(but not alot) of dough, I find that I am constantly drawn to jackets with somewhat dramatic lapels.This very much "me" because I tend to like details at the neck.I have a somewhat long slender neck and turtlenecks, high neck ruffles etc usually flatter me so I head for those. I saw these two jackets, among others, and realized the trend I was going for:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3054580?Category=&#038;Search=True&#038;SearchType=keywordsearch&#038;keyword=alice+and+olivia+leather+in+All+Categories&#038;origin=searchresults" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....rchresults</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Andrew-Marc-cappucchino-leather-Envy-short-jacket/cat20132/213119100/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Andrew-.....detail.fly</a></p> <p>I just LOVE the neckline.BUT given this is supposed to be a jacket I hold on to for a few years, is it a mistake to go for something with a dramatic style point like this? Will I look really dated in about 5 years wearing something like this? Should I stay classic instead?</p> <p>Thanks for your input! And my family thanks you too. They are going crazy with my leather jacket obsession... </p>