https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:05:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-404349 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:59:11 +0000 Deborah 404349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely O I think it's a keeper. I hope I am not repeating all other comments (i haven't had time to read thru everything yet) but I think it looks good. The neck in #3 looks best and I think you could easily dress it up with a nice scarf in the neck. I also think that the way you carry yourself makes it look quite smart. If your gut is saying yes... then I think its a yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-404345 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:19:45 +0000 Ornella 404345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There have been a lot of replies, but only 3 votes :D</p> <p>Many say return and offer good reasons.<br /> Many say keep and offer good resons.</p> <p>Angie says keep.<br /> My sister says keep.</p> <p>I am still putting it on and looking and those long sleeves and thinking... my gut says "keep".</p> <p>I have one more week to decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403696 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:36:15 +0000 Freckles 403696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it suits your needs. If you want dressy and warm nothing beats the knitted cuff inside the dress sleeve. Or a cuffed sleeve?</p> <p>I have two winter coats that have cuff sleeves. These are great as I can wear very few layers or many multiple layers beneath them and the sleeve length changes as needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403683 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:30:09 +0000 Fruitful 403683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without reading through the replies I thought this was really cute on you, works with your long legs and I love the collar all ways you've shown!</p> <p>Then I saw Angie liked it and I went "Yessss!" to myself :DDD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403657 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:41:36 +0000 catgirl 403657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Canada sounds just as cold to me! </p> <p>However, nothing is as warm as down (i.e. the synthetic version of my down skirt is nowhere near as warm). On the "down" side of down, it doesn't insulate once it gets wet, so the material has to be water-resistant. </p> <p>How cold do you run? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403604 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:42:42 +0000 Angie 403604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big thumbs up from me. I love this puffer on you Mrs. O! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403573 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:58:52 +0000 Ornella 403573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Una, it's not down. All my old puffers were. I guess your Alaskan expertise is invaluable here, how bad is that, please educate me?</p> <p>@Jonesy, style-wise I am OK wit hthe fact in the winer the need to be warm gives way to desire to look dressy... this would definitely meet my lifestyle needs, if not style aspirations. Does that make sense?</p> <p>Decisions, decisions... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403546 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:26:41 +0000 Jonesy 403546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it as a sporty, casual, goes-with-jeans-and-casual-pants jacket! And I can TOTALLY relate to the need to have long-enough sleeves--it's like a minor miracle when it happens :). Does it suit your style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403527 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:56:48 +0000 catgirl 403527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it not down? Or just not goose down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403521 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:50:00 +0000 Anonymous 403521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, if it's not real down, it's not going to be as warm and light weight or as giving to layer under. I vote holding out for a better one. If you want warmth, this one may not be your best choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403519 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:46:52 +0000 catgirl 403519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think one can have too many winter coats. If it fits, is warm enough, and you will wear it - get it. The collar is funky but you have a swan-like neck that looks great in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403516 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:44:18 +0000 rachylou 403516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mm. I suppose it is a bit plain. But - as a person who's always cold - I'd rather have a coat while I look for a better one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403466 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:28:54 +0000 Anonymous 403466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't live in a puffer climate so I'm no expert, but this doesn't seem fab enough for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403462 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:23:39 +0000 geetha 403462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>return it. I'm sure you can find something that flatters you more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403455 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:09:57 +0000 Ornella 403455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@GirlX, I think I see what you mean Boooo...</p> <p>@rae, my legs would be cold.</p> <p>@rachylou, I think hubby sees it as too plain.</p> <p>I am torn. The old demons are back in full force - what if I don't find another one that has long enough sleeves. </p> <p>I still have to try it with hats and scarves as Suz suggested. Let's see what my sister has to say about this, she's good in talking me out of bad purchases in the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403277 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:44:58 +0000 rachylou 403277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too. Why doesn't hubby like it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403254 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:18:26 +0000 rae 403254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and don't find it sporty at all... ?? When I think of sporty puffer's, I think of crazy snowboard gear. This one looks edgy to me. </p> <p>Would your legs be too cold? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403242 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:02:09 +0000 Girl X 403242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not liking the length of this, I feel like it needs to be either longer or shorter, but where it hits now is a little off, the rest of it looks really cute on you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403236 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:56:55 +0000 Queen Mum 403236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>well, it seems that if you live in a cold long-winter climate, then I see no reason to not double up on the warm coat wardrobe. The sporty putter for weekends and casual settings, and a dressier one for work, evening out, etc.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403227 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:46:16 +0000 lyn* 403227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, because our winter is so long, we always sell out of awesome coats. I buy all my jackets online.</p> <p>That being said; I found an A-line puffer last year for like $12. Super pumped. If you can find a coat in the spring for super cheap, you can get some AWESOME deals because they take up so much room and every person wants to get rid of them.</p> <p>I would really like a North Face jacket, but I"m not a millionare </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403225 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:43:34 +0000 Ornella 403225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, I do need something to throw on in the winter when style inevitably gives way to practicality. I do want a dressier one, but the chances of finding it are slim.</p> <p>Then again, i don't want maybes in my wardrobe...</p> <p>Suz, that's a good idea! I could try hats, scarves and gloves tonight after I pack the kiddo to bed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403217 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:38:13 +0000 Suz 403217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drat, it is difficult to see details of black garments online! </p> <p>I don't know... I like the collar in #3. And so it has potential. Yet something doesn't feel quite right. Maybe if you put gloves and hat/boots on, as you might wear it, we'll get a clearer sense of it? </p> <p>Given what you've said about puffer options where you are, maybe you need to make a trip to Winnipeg where Lyn is so you can get a wider choice? Well...not really, because then you'd have to deal with Winnipeg's endless winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403210 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:34:38 +0000 Queen Mum 403210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>do you have a need for a casual, sporty puffer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403207 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:32:03 +0000 Saretta 403207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks warm, practical and versatile. Isn't it a bother when the hubby doesn't like something? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403174 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:12:28 +0000 lyn* 403174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the collar in #3; but I don't really like it open... I dunno; I think you can find a better puffer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-not-winter-edition-black-puffer-jacket#post-403138 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:37:26 +0000 Ornella 403138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came across this one unexpectedly (only one and my size) and decided to put it in front of you for the final decision about keeping or not.</p> <p>It's by the Danish brand Etage I have never heard of. Is it a quality brand or just average? Lynne?</p> <p>Althogh the winters here are not as cold as in the continental Europe, I still travel a lot to the colder climates and I have been in need for a good puffer jacket for quite some time. I also need something that I can liberally layer underneath. The main place where dressier puffers can be found here would be Marks&amp;Spencer. They usually have nice selection of colors, but I also know that the sleeves on their coats are too short for me.</p> <p>Good things about this puffer:<br /> - size is spot on<br /> - excellent sleeve length - and not a chance for draught due to the elasticated bit under the main sleeve<br /> - soft and light, would probably pack in very small space if needed<br /> - nice, flattering stitching (I think, I may be wrong)<br /> - not boxy with defined waist<br /> - unusual and practical collar</p> <p>Cons:<br /> - not knee lenght<br /> - black<br /> - hubby not keen at all<br /> - sporty sleeve area<br /> - not goose down</p> <p>It wasn't too expensive and could definitely serve me well until I find the ultimate below-the-knees long grey or red puffer. But, is it too sporty? I guess I can wear some skirts underneath, but not all styles. The ultimate question: imagine a YLF get-together on a cold, cold day... could I show up to meet Angie and wear this </p>