https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:27:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1027077 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:44:56 +0000 Caro in Oz 1027077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I didn't respond earlier Shannon - in the back view I see some bunching of the fabric just above the waist. That made me think the jacket needed tapering in a little - either at the sides of the back seam :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1027063 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:30:07 +0000 Kristin L 1027063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the navy jacket on you. But, I'd like know how else you plan on styling it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1027055 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:22:34 +0000 Jjsloane 1027055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It may be how you are showing it styled, but it reads so 80's corporate to me (Working Girl comes to mind) and I do not equate that with your style. If you like this look (and maybe it can work for certain occasions) then I&nbsp;don't mind the shoulder pads and think it fits nicely and is flattering.&nbsp;I know Rena Rowan (although hadn't realized it was Canadian) and&nbsp;have always enjoyed the quality.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find double breasted boxy blazers to not have a secret life where they look cool with BF jeans etc... like BF blazers can. Maybe I'm biased having lived through the original era of this style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1027047 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:10:39 +0000 Sara L. 1027047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jacket looks really good on you. &nbsp;I'm not good at dated unless it's really, really obvious, so I'm no help with that question. &nbsp;I look forward to seeing how you style it (I&nbsp;assumed the black sheath was just something simple to show off the jacket and not how you would wear it normally). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026961 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:45:16 +0000 AviaMariah 1026961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see dated, especially not in the pics with the scrunched sleeves. &nbsp;And I imagine that you will come up with some brilliant pairings with this jacket that will showcase your usual brilliant style. &nbsp;I wonder if some people are seeing dated because of the pairing with the black sheath; which doesn't have your usual pizzazz. &nbsp;Oh, and for us sloped shoulder ladies, bring on the shoulder pads!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026948 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:06:39 +0000 cciele 1026948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reminds me of a conservative version of your Amber Sun double breasted blazer. I think this one fits you well, shoulder pads and all. How do you feel in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026939 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:44:29 +0000 texstyle 1026939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The polka dot one is dated but in very deliberate and fun way. More retro than boardroom. And it has a curvy bottom hem and a feminine vibe. I love that one on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026902 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:36:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1026902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been absolutely FASCINATED by your responses ladies. I love threads like this because I learn so much.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree that the pairing with this dress is "blah" and too corporate for me - well, really for&nbsp;<i>anyone</i>.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also totally understand that shoulder pads and double breasted are very definite likes or dislikes.</p> <p>In roving around Pinterest the other night and a few store websites, I am seeing some jackets with this type of boxier shape and with shoulder pads. Is it possible that something that last year would have seemed dated is now not?</p> <p>I'm also wondering if something that could be seen as dated but is worn in a modern way (i.e. with more edgy or trendy pieces), can that item then become&nbsp;<i>modern</i> in its own right?</p> <p>And IK raises an excellent point - when does something transcend being "dated" to become "classic"? </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I'm curious why the navy blazer would be considered dated when my 1960's shoulder-padded polka dot jacket isn't? (see pic below). Is it because I wear the vintage jacket&nbsp;<i></i>in a&nbsp;<i>deliberate</i> way? And if so, can't that also be done with the navy blazer? Just musing...I'm not taking offense to any of the dated comments above - I completely understand where they are coming from and thank you for your honest opinions - I'm just trying to understand is all :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026853 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:54:03 +0000 ironkurtin 1026853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this looks dated.&nbsp; I think it looks quite nice.&nbsp; But then I never understand what people mean when they say "dated" - often I think those looks are classics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026845 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:41:53 +0000 Diana 1026845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see it styled with something less conservative, Shannon.&nbsp; As I mentioned above, I do think the fit is stellar and now that you explained the button issue, I think you should just wear it open for now.&nbsp; I do think that with this dress it is looking very "corporate" and conservative, and not very much like you.&nbsp; But try it with jeans, or a tube skirt, and show us.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026841 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:38:49 +0000 texstyle 1026841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, okay another brutal honesty comment - It feels dated to me when I see it here.&nbsp; I also don't love the straight line it seems to creates - which is why it looks boxy to my eye. I also don't think it's in it's best light with this dress. So, if you plan to wear it with similar plain dresses I'd vote to pass it on.&nbsp; With jeans or other bottoms&nbsp;it could look quite a bit different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026820 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:12:33 +0000 MsMaven 1026820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others here, I expected not to like it, but I do. &nbsp;Good shoulder pads are a wonderful invention for many women and I have seen some jackets and coats with exaggerated shoulder lines in the last couple of years. &nbsp;(Shoulder pads in t-shirts and sweaters--no no no, please not again.) &nbsp;I like the shoulders here--I think they do balance your figure. &nbsp;I'm also seeing some cocoon shaped coats being shown and I do hope they don't become the fashion norm. &nbsp;Been there, done that--too stiff and structured for our modern lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>Double-breasted--I expected a disaster and was surprised to see how well you wear this. &nbsp;The main problem I have with most double-breasted things is that they usually don't hang right unless buttoned up. &nbsp;This one looks fine open. &nbsp;I don't particularly like it with this dress and look forward to see what else you come up with.</p> <p>When it comes to fabric I am very much a touchy feely person. &nbsp;The fabric doesn't come across well in photos like this. &nbsp;I love luxurious, draped, good quality fabrics. &nbsp;If this were a stiff fabric I'd say don't keep it, but since you say it is definitely quality, it would be worth keeping and working with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026756 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:10:28 +0000 Anonymous 1026756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS. Brutal Honesty brought to you by:<br />Some recent bad thrift store purchases of my own, which cannot be returned. :(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026754 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:08:57 +0000 Anonymous 1026754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay Shannon, I'm going to be ruthless, because I need that kind of honesty from you and others on my thrift store finds.,,,Golden Rule and all.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it looks dated. It fits you, it flatters, it is&nbsp;quality (oh, believe me I know how attractive that can be!) it's a good color but I fear it is not as stylish as the other jackets in your closet. Since you don't&nbsp;<i>need&nbsp;</i>it (correct me if I'm wrong), I vote re-thrift or consign.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer/page/2#post-1026696 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:08:32 +0000 donnat 1026696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I also expected not to like it. Don't care for shoulder pads, double breasted......<br /> I was pleasantly surprised, it looks very nice on you. Fits beautifully. Love to see it with your camerons. You may have a winner here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026618 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:38:22 +0000 Thistle 1026618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I love me some shoulder pads. Especially as I have sloping shoulders and this helps even them out.</p> <p>However, I am just not sold on this jacket. I am not liking the shape on you. I know, I am being a spanner here, and it might just be the double breasted style that m doesn't get. Not sure, but I would not rate this a "10" or even a "9". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026566 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:49:57 +0000 Anonymous 1026566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket on you and, if you feel great wearing it, you should wear and enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026552 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:29:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1026552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, unfrumped and Beth Ann - I agree that more stylings need to be tried in order to make a final determination on whether or not this blazer stays in my closet. Paired over the sheath dress is a bit too simple for it IMHO but I basically put this thread out there to see about fit to start with. </p> <p>There's enough encouragement here for me to proceed with more stylings. Will post some additional outfits in the next day or two for more feedback.</p> <p>Thanks everyone - much appreciated </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026431 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 03:58:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1026431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK.&nbsp; I'm so ready to see shoulder pads as an option again.&nbsp; And I say that as a square shouldered girl.&nbsp; I think the shoulders are bold and not extreme, and I wonder if a resurgence isn't on the way.</p> <p>It does look a bit traditional for your style --- but then, you're wearing it with a black sheath.&nbsp; How does it look with drapey pants?&nbsp; With dressy jeans?&nbsp; How versatile is it?</p> <p>I would work to answer those questions to determine whether its an almost but not quite jacket, or a great one.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026375 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:15:03 +0000 unfrumped 1026375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>--I think it looks okay because I still like shoulder pads<br /> -- I think on you it looks more boxy and matronly than is your usual look. I mean I wouldn't think twice about this outfit on tons of women in my workplaces, but for you it seems like going backward .<br /> -- I am so slow to adopt and figure out how to fit myself in new styles and trends that they are likely to be over when I'm just starting to get it. So, I need someone to tell me if this jacket has come round again.<br /> -- if you did wear this jacket, I think you'd need to style so it looked way more intentional and not like a boxy suit.<br /> --I'd love to see it side by side with whatever is the modern interpretation ( there always is one) so I could see what was tweaked.<br /> -- I've had Rena Rowan stuff and loved every item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026362 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:06:22 +0000 DonnaF 1026362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't see the lapels, so I will take your word that they aren't extreme.&nbsp; I have a poor eye for datedness, but I will say that the Vince Camuto jacket I tried on Nordies today had shoulder pads and had fairly square shoulders.&nbsp; It was sort of a moto style, however.&nbsp; I like this jacket on you and how it is a bit shaped at the high waist.&nbsp; It's not quite as feminine as your usual style, but it by no means has a masculine or androgynous style.&nbsp; Would you wear it with your dresses?&nbsp; Pants?&nbsp; See how it plays, and then decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026361 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:06:05 +0000 annagybe 1026361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026356 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:04:44 +0000 Glory 1026356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to enable on this one - I really like it on you - voting keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026354 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:02:46 +0000 Jaime 1026354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have read all the comments and looked at the pictures carefully because I completely relate to what Una said - thrifted jackets are the trickiest thrifts of them all. And in the end I am going to say I still like it! </p> <p>Actually I think it looks great done up. I noted the squareness of the shoulders and am not sure where shoulders are going (ha, I assume they will still be attaching arms but you know what I mean) but I like the sort of strict military vibe it gives you. I love the color from what I can tell too. So thumbs up, but really I want to see what Angie says ;-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026346 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:56:51 +0000 MsMary 1026346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I expected to not like it -- shoulder pads, double breasted -- but I actually really dig it on you!&nbsp; I vote "keep!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026345 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:55:21 +0000 Karie 1026345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit is great, and I like the color, but...While I like shoulder pads, I think these look a little too squared on you.&nbsp;I also think the double breasted style looks a bit dated, but I don't really know about that, it could be the latest style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026341 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:49:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1026341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting - quite a few varying points of view...</p> <p>Una - your two cents are always wanted You know I value your keen eye and honesty. And I totally hear what you are saying. There is definitely a fine line between what is a fab thrift find and an item that&nbsp;<i>looks</i> thrifted.</p> <p>Deb - your comments also resonate and I guess that's what it boils down to - is it indeed a new looking version or does it look like I grabbed it out of my Aunt's closet?</p> <p>Hmmmmm...much food for thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026328 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:37:53 +0000 Deborah 1026328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to go out on a limb and say that while I like it, I find it a little too classic for your style:)&nbsp; It is not necessarily the shoulder pads but something about it is reading a little dated to me.&nbsp; I see your style as being predominantly modern, with your touches of retro.&nbsp; But as I think it through more, and review in my head some of what I have seen on blogs, runways etc, this could be a new version of something from the 90's???&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It makes me think of some of the coats and jackets we have seen recently, bigger shoulders, boxy shapes and a hint of oversizedness.&nbsp; I have also been looking for a navy/ink jacket, which I thought i found, bought,&nbsp;haven't worn, don't know what I was thinking and am now selling lol.&nbsp; I don't view your jacket in the same light of my woeful purchase, because it does work.&nbsp; I think this was my just be decided by how&nbsp; high it rates on your happiness scale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026323 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:34:34 +0000 catgirl 1026323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So here's my unwanted 2 cents... I used to thrift jackets like this ALL THE TIME.&nbsp; It was craziness!&nbsp; At one point I had four navy jackets of the old-school Liz Claibourne type, that I wanted to look military/sailor-ish.&nbsp; But something was always slightly off, like the square shoulders, or the lapels, or the fabric (that crepe that was so popular in the 90s!) or the cut.&nbsp; For some reason I feel like this type of jacket dates especially quickly as a new incarnation comes along, no matter how slight the change. </p> <p>This looks like it fits you well, though.&nbsp; I have a poison eye for squared shoulders and shoulder pads, but can see that they work on you.&nbsp; What I'm not sure of is how "thrifted" this looks IRL, given my own failures with said navy jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepsell-navy-blazer#post-1026317 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:31:03 +0000 Echo 1026317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I REALLY like this jacket. I also tend to favour stronger shoulders, as they give an outfit more structure and balance out a lot of figures. I think the fit is perfect. The only thing I might change is adding a vent in the middle back, but that is just personal preference. I vote keep! </p>