https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:27:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-896838 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:44:46 +0000 Sue H 896838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sent it back with a light heart. Right decision. Exchanged it for plain knit tops which will work really well. All good. Thanks everyone. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-896826 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:29:36 +0000 rachylou 896826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the way you have it on in the picture. It's hipster. Going more formal... I frankly might vote for return. It's a tough neckline and boxy cut... I'd personally end up frumpy I think.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895545 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:17:54 +0000 Suz 895545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah! Great link, Una! I like it that way, too.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895528 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:03:59 +0000 Sue H 895528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It hasn't left the house yet.... I'll give the button front shirt another try. I like the linked picture. Thanks. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895516 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:55:08 +0000 Anonymous 895516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see you're going to return it, but I like Una's idea. I was going to suggest a white button front shirt and jeans. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895512 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:51:54 +0000 catgirl 895512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey, here's something similar styled in a way I hadn't thought of:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.keikolynn.com/2013/03/weather-wrecker.html">http://www.keikolynn.com/2013/.....ecker.html</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895470 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:14:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 895470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought this a couple of weeks ago. I haven't worn it yet - still way too hot.&nbsp;I wear a lot of&nbsp;lower neck tanks &amp; tees &amp; I tried some with the jacket &amp; they look great imo.&nbsp;<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895368 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:47:57 +0000 Sue H 895368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've tried many of your ideas. The scarf, the collar open over the top of it, various round and boat neck tops. It's an unlined jacket, so a turtle neck, which may well work, is too hot for a transitional jacket. An interesting exercise in styling a difficult piece anyway. It came from Sussan in Australia. And that's where it is going back! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895347 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:30:19 +0000 Sue H 895347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you ladies. I will go with my instincts and return it. Possible, but a lot of hard work. The sort of piece you keep passing over for something that works better. Thanks for the cowl neck suggestions. I have a couple of round neck jacket patterns I want to make, though with a much higher neck, and these ideas provide food for thought for those. Sue https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895173 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:48:59 +0000 texstyle 895173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the colors and the idea of this but I think I'd exchange this one and try to find a similar one with a different neckline. It's just too tricky to style and you want a jacket you can wear a lot, right? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895161 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:38:06 +0000 catgirl 895161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Laura said.&nbsp; This is a style that is difficult for me to figure out, although I am always attracted to it and feel it looks so elegant when worn just so. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895157 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:35:15 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 895157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with others, you need either a top with a higher neck (turtleneck, collared shirt) or a knit top underneath that won't show so you can basically wear it as a shirt. That said, I have given up on round neck cardigans and blazers for exactly this reason. I find vnecks and collared jackets much easier to style and more flattering. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895109 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:37:56 +0000 Glory 895109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Could you try leaving it unbuttoned with a tee underneath? I have a similar linen one although it has shorter sleeves and I usually wear it with a long tee. I do admit though it has some limitations in styling. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895105 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:30:39 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 895105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Try leaving the jacket unbuttoned, wear a cowl-necked top, and drape the cowl over the neckline of the jacket.&nbsp; &nbsp; You might have to play around with it a bit to make it work.&nbsp; I had a happy accident recently with a cowlneck and a short fitted jacket in this way.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895096 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:22:36 +0000 annaj 895096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh - I've looked at jackets like this! Are you in Australia? I wonder if it is the same jacket that I considered!<br /><br />I'd wear it with a very plain tee/tank underneath. Mirror the neckline if you can, or even go slightly lower. I probably wouldn't button it, but allow it to "close" near the top.<br /><br />Add a pendant necklace to hang just at your bra-line, to draw your eye down, away from the neckline.<br /><br />Scrunch/roll the sleeves up a little.<br /><br /><div>Wear it with jeans/combat pants to "grunge" it up a little bit. It's a bit of a "grandma" piece, so I think you need something quite modern feeling to keep it looking current!<br /><br />I'd also consider a scarf in colder weather, with a&nbsp;long sleeved tee underneath - the sleeves could peak out too - I'd keep the jacket sleeves scrunched/rolled.&nbsp;<br /><br />Given the neutral colours of this particular jacket, it would also look great with a pop of colour - chunky beads, belt and/or shoes, depending on how much of a pop you are after!<br /><br />That's what I'd do anyway!!</div> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895058 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:52:17 +0000 Nicole D 895058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was thinking about a dress shirt with a collar that you could fold over the top of the jacket. &nbsp;Or a plain tank or tee underneath and a scarf. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895054 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:48:15 +0000 Diana 895054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What happens if you don't button the top button, but instead use the second one?&nbsp; That way I think you might be able to layer a collared shirt (also open at the top button) under it.&nbsp; Pull the lapels of the shirt over the collar of the jacket.&nbsp; I think this would give a pseudo v-neck effect, plus add some lapels to modify the neckline.<br /><br />And how do you feel about leaving the jacket completely unbuttoned? Then I think you might be able to wear some more styles of necklines under it. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-895048 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:42:48 +0000 Suz 895048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, this tricky neckline. I know the feeling. I had to donate a jacket of mine like that. I think it's particularly hard for those of us with shorter hair. There's nothing to fill it in.&nbsp;<br /><br />A turtleneck CAN work...but it's not the best for most. A scarf can fill in the neckline, if you're into wearing scarves. You can also go for a round neckline that's basically identical to the jacket's. Or a slightly lower scoop. But these are not always easy to find.&nbsp;<br /><br />Is this jacket from J. Crew? Jeneva bought a similar one and has styled it very successfully. But I can't recall the neckline in hers; it may be different.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-894952 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:43:12 +0000 Karie 894952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't know about a solid color blouse, but I think&nbsp;a solid color&nbsp;turtleneck or mock neck would work. I think a scoop/boat neck&nbsp;top only works if you can't see the collar. With a top that you can't see the collar, a fun small print top would add a little playfulness.<br /><br />Having said that, it has been my experience that if I have trouble styling something, I usually don't wear it and end up wishing I had returned it. Does this top fit your style goals? Do you have at least two or three things to wear it with?&nbsp;<br /><br />I have a similar style neckline on a blazer/coat, and here are some pics to show&nbsp;how I've styled it. I have also worn it with a lightweight turtleneck with&nbsp;and a striped T-neck&nbsp;(you couldn't see the T neckline). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-894947 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:28:03 +0000 missvee 894947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will be interested in seeing what others suggest. I just donated a cardigan with the same neckline because I could never make it work in my wardrobe. &nbsp;You can try filling in the neckline with a scarf, or a pussy bow blouse, or a shirt buttoned up, but unless you really love the jacket I would suggest returning it for something easier to style. It looks like a good fit and the fabric is interesting. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-send-back-this-jacket#post-894941 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:09:03 +0000 Sue H 894941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is well made and good colour. But I am having trouble styling it. It's not a good team player. A hero is ok if I can make some knit tops to go with it, but what style? The neckline seems to be the problem. Thanks ladies.