https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 02:16:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598885 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:07:42 +0000 Meredith1953 598885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the jacket especially in the last photo. I think just nipping the waistline in a bit would be all that is needed. I love the color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598880 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:53:32 +0000 Aida 598880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you're willing to alter, I would get it slimmed just a little bit (I like the boxiness, it's just a bit too much for little you) and also have the sleeves taken up to a-bit-below-the-elbow length (and then still scrunch up!). I might also consider changing out the buttons, but I'm weird like that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598707 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:53:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 598707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or even over my navy lace sheath dress? Which is the one that Wonder Woman remade for me (<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-i-love-my-tailor" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-my-tailor</a>)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598703 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:38:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 598703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at the pics again and your talented seamstress may be able to take in the waist in a way that would create a very subtle peplum look. Then you would be hitting two trends with one jacket. I can see that style of jacket looking amazing with a simple sheath dress (in navy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598701 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:36:20 +0000 Sylvie 598701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming late to the thread but that jacket is *so* close. If you love the color/fabric (which I do), it would be worth paying the seamstress to alter it. It's perfect fit that makes all the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598695 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:31 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 598695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if the jacket was taken in at the sides from a few inches above to afew inches below the waist, it would have a shape similar to the last pic. That wouldn't be an overly expensive alteration and for a fairly low cost you could satisfy your need for a green jacket. I think it would look great over navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598691 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:27:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 598691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae &amp; Jem - I'm glad you like it (as well as others who chimed in to say they liked it) 'cause I spoke with my thrift store and unfortunately their return policy without receipts is iron clad due to previous problems they've had with returns. So I'm going to make this work, come hell or high water! I'm just that stubborn.</p> <p>I got back my Shabby Apple skirt yesterday from my seamstress who did an AMAZING job - the skirt now fits better than any other skirt I've ever owned! So I will try some more styling ideas such as belting, leaving it open, trying it over different silhouettes, etc. and if I still feel like it needs tweaking, I'll take it to Wonder Woman (what I'm now calling my seamstress since I can't pronounce her name) and see what she can do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598670 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:51:47 +0000 Jem 598670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to sign in to say that I agree with Rae. I think it's really cute and it doesn't look dated to me at all. I think it fits you well, too. I think it looks great styled with the skirt and cute shoes!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer/page/2#post-598655 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:28:06 +0000 rae 598655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm kind of surprised at the negative reaction to this jacket - I agree that the sleeves are too long worn down, but they look great scrunched IMO. Have you tried wearing it open at all? Wondering if that might exaggerate the boxiness and make it look more intentional. Maybe open over a longer tunic? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598539 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:55:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 598539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your feedback and wisdom. I've looked at the pictures again and totally get what has been pointed out regarding sleeve length, boxiness, fabric, etc. I don't think I want to spend $30 to alter a $10 jacket, which although would give me a custom fit, may still look dated due to the fabric. </p> <p>I have looked everywhere for the receipt but it's long gone so will try to return without it since they know me there but if not, I'll just re-donate it and move on.</p> <p>Thanks again for your "eyes"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598537 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:52:17 +0000 Claudia 598537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I vote return. It just isn't up to your current standard in fit, and style -- color aside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598536 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:20:54 +0000 modgrl 598536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure, it seems kind of dated. I would keep my eyes open for something more current and better fitting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598520 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:19:01 +0000 Fruitful 598520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's really cute, especially with jeans, and for the price it is worth testing it out wearing it a few times if you're not sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598518 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:29:12 +0000 harmonica 598518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color a lot, but it seems a bit boxy from front view. Carol had great suggestions on that. I'm also hesitating a bit on the fabric, but that's a personal preference. Your smile make you shine anyway </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598467 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:41:30 +0000 ManidipaM 598467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Diana on the sleeve-hem contest, sorry! But I love everything else about that jacket ESPECIALLY the price!!! So I'd definitely keep and play with cuffing, scrunching, belting, unbuttoning, etc.</p> <p>Oh, and in light of other comments, want to weigh in to say that I like that it is boxier (casual) in front but fitted at the back --- you HAVE more fitted blazers and vests, and it's nice to have a change of silhouette every so often, isn't it? I guess I'm a multiple silhouette girl, so do note my bias!</p> <p>ETA: Unsolicited confession. If I were in *your* FABULOUS shoes, I'd keep the jacket only because it is the perfect match. That last outfit really sold it to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598464 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:38:05 +0000 fashionista 598464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The length is just a little short to be worn as a full blazer with buttoned up. But for $10 its is a keep to be worn as an outer or used for layering. That would be a keep from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598462 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:32:59 +0000 keruchina 598462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color but feel like something in the proportion of the front-- some combo of the fit, the small collar, and the big buttons-- is not the greatest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598458 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:25:14 +0000 jayne 598458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would fall for this jacket because of the color too. The style is you too, a little retro. But I don't like the material. </p> <p>However, I love your smiles and poses. That is worth looking at the pictures for! Makes me smile1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598419 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:23:27 +0000 Anonymous 598419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking what Sveta said. I like it a lot in the last picture with collar, popped, sleeves scrunched, and your hands holding it to your waist. A narrow to medium belt might do the trick, possibly worn high. The color is glorious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598387 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:47:52 +0000 catgirl 598387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not reading other comments first, so bear with me. I find this waffle style to be very casual and have a bit of poison eye for it, because I see so many women schlepping around here in Gramicci versions of this jacket. It's like oversized thermal underwear to me. I also think it's a little boxy on you. The color is fab, though, and I think it could work for casual wear.</p> <p>Off to see if I'm totally off-base! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598382 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:41:27 +0000 Ana 598382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the jacket, Shannon! I think what is throwing me is the sleeve length, as Jonesy mentioned. I feel like I want them to be either slightly shorter or full length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598378 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:36:12 +0000 Anonymous 598378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I like this with the skirt, pop and scrunch! And we all know you have an amazing tailor who could put a couple of vertical darts on each side of the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598370 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:22:17 +0000 Sveta 598370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know with your hands on your sides in the last picture - I think it would be a great jacket altered to a more fitted shape - and back looks already pretty fitted. Scrunched sleeves make it so much more modern. Have you tried to belt over it for a more fitted look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598366 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:19:39 +0000 Amy 598366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, Shannon, this is not my favorite that I've seen on you. You have much more fabulous jackets in your closet already </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598360 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:16:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 598360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wondering if this is a little bit of the case where pictures aren't quite showing the item accurately. The jacket is a petite and the correct size for me. The seam on the shoulders where the shoulder pads end (when arms are completely down at my sides) is exactly at the end of my shoulders, so fits correctly there.</p> <p>Anyway, all this might be somewhat of a moot point - I can't find my receipt anywhere and even my thrift store will not refund or exchange without a receipt. I may have to just figure out how to make this baby work no matter what! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598351 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:09:27 +0000 sarah 598351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color and texture on you, but I'm wondering if the shoulders a bit broad - it seems that way in the last pic. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598328 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:13:48 +0000 san 598328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! The color is delicious. I can't get past the happy color. But I did go back to further examine the fit and style and I still love it! The length is perfect on you and I love the cuffed 3/4 sleeves. What a steal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598327 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:11:26 +0000 Jonesy 598327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Diana re. the sleeve length hitting right at the bottom edge of the jacket--I find that combo really hard to wear. It just looks like a box somehow. Can you scrunch or cuff the sleeves up a bit to see if that helps at all? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598326 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:11:25 +0000 Sveta 598326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to chuckle on Deborah's "Canada is alot like Australia" - yeah but colder? :-)<br /> Love the color, not crazy about the cut of this jacket, Shannon. I think it is too long for a boxy shape - I would like it better shorter. Maybe it can be altered to be more fitted? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---green-blazer#post-598324 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:08:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 598324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it would be worthwhile tomorrow evening when I have some time, to pin the sides making the jacket a bit more fitted and posting pics to see if any better??? </p>