https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 13:38:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255754 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:42:15 +0000 Kate 255754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, very true, and I have neither. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255750 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:35:16 +0000 Jonesy 255750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone else. I think the strong-shouldered jacket look is easier to pull off if you have either narrower shoulders, or a long neck, or both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255734 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:19:47 +0000 Kate 255734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what I was afraid of I guess I'll get back to the hunt. Thanks for all of the feedback ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255666 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:48:16 +0000 Ljubica 255666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It fits you well, but you already have strong shoulders, so it seems a bit exagerated.<br /> Return and find less padded one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255645 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:44:42 +0000 Anonymous 255645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you might have some extra material puckering all around, if you remove the shoulder pads. I would keep looking if you don't like the strong shoulder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255643 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:41:02 +0000 Tricia 255643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love the shoulder pads, although the jacket fits you beautifully. I don't think it would look right if you removed them, either - I say try to find one that fits just like this but without such strong shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255602 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:22:02 +0000 Marley 255602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are thinking that you will not keep this if you cannot take the shoulder pads out of it - why not just return it and look for a different black jacket? - one that doesn't have the shoulder pad issue. I like this jacket, but there is something about the silhouette on you that just doesn't look right to me! - the shoulders are so extreme - it almost looks as though you are hunching your shoulders up toward your neck. There are a lot of black jackets out there - I think you could find a better one for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255592 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:16:01 +0000 catgirl 255592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm. I'm on the lookout for one of those as well. I think this one makes a definite statement and may not be as versatile if the strong-shoulder look fades out again. It does fit your waist so nicely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255587 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:10:57 +0000 Kate 255587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hoping it would work with jeans (as seen here) as well as with nicer pants (I need to see if the black would work with my various black pants). Maybe some skirts or dresses too, but that might be asking too much. Basically, I want a black blazer that is versatile and can be dressed up or down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255585 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:04:30 +0000 catgirl 255585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like the shoulders are meant to have that particular angular shape... I have chopped out shoulder pads, but not the internal ones. I have a feeling these may be essential to the integrity of the look. What would you pair it with on the bottom? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255584 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:02:40 +0000 Kate 255584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I definitely wouldn't have ordered it if I had realized how extreme the shoulders are. I'm hoping someone can chime in on removing shoulder pads. I'm curious if the shoulders would look deflated without them. I don't think I'll be keeping the jacket if I can't remove the shoulder pads... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255583 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:58:47 +0000 catgirl 255583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a proper fit, but I always shy away from that shoulder shape because of my wide shoulders. If you will put it to good use, keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255568 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:26:37 +0000 Sihaya 255568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it because it fits you like a glove. If you're short on jackets, I would definitely keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255551 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:29:57 +0000 Beth 255551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. It reminds me of the BB Dakota jacket that Angie posted on the blog a few days ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255535 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:52:36 +0000 Sparky 255535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I rather like it! Look at the nipped in waist on that jacket! A keeper for me.</p> <p>No idea how it would look if you took out the shoulder pads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255532 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:47:55 +0000 annagybe 255532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I have a strong shouldered blazer, but it's longer and double breasted.<br /> Although it fits you great, I don't think it quite works on you. I really do wish it was longer, or severely cropped. Right now it's a mish-mash of traditional and avant-garde styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-black-at-blazer-with-shoulder-pads#post-255531 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:46:49 +0000 Kate 255531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so this blazer has some crazy shoulder pads, but other than that I think the fit is pretty great. What do you think? If I take out the shoulder pads will the shoulders look awful?</p> <p>It's this one: <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26956&#038;N=0&#038;Ntk=KeywordSearch&#038;Ntt=Ponte+Short+Blazer&#038;Nty=1&#038;Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&#038;found=1&#038;defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....pe=Regular</a> </p>