https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 05:09:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737697 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:31:58 +0000 cjh 737697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable jacket and perfect styling! However I have to side with those who feel the fit isn't spot on. The sleeves seem a bit long, and tight across the high upper arm. The lapel/proportion point made above is valid. Does the jacket button nicely? With this classic style, I think it should. Not to drive in more nails to the coffin, but really the only place it looks like it does fit is across the back shoulders. I'd like to see the bigger size for comparison. Can you try it for us? </p> <p>Have you thought of this type, black tweed? <a href="http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=2X1H" rel="nofollow">http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=2X1H</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737627 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:20:37 +0000 Kiwichik 737627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great &amp; I love the way you've paired it with a chambray shirt &amp; leopard shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737380 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:50:16 +0000 Aida 737380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So professorial! I am also concerned about the low elbow patches, but it seems to fit nicely otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737282 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:52:53 +0000 Anonymous 737282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this the schoolboy blazer? I saw it in JCrew and had to try it on it was so cute. I found it tight through the shoulders, but it is so cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737276 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:46:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 737276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this for you Sarah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737209 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:57:51 +0000 sarah 737209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all of you input, ladies! I'm sorry I'm in a rush. I will walk around with different tops underneath and make sure there are no tight spots, and see where those elbow patches lie when I flex my arms, and report back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737175 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:41:05 +0000 Beth 737175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love it. I see the point about the elbow patches being a bit low, but they could be relocated easily.</p> <p>Great combination with the chambray and the leopard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737168 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:36:47 +0000 Jem 737168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, too (although agree that the elbow patches look low, although Angie didn't mention it, so maybe it's fine). I love it with the leopard flats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737160 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:29:58 +0000 merwoman 737160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you Sarah! This jacket is going to be so versatile for you - I find houndstooth goes with just about everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737107 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:22:18 +0000 Angie 737107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! And you have styled it so well. </p> <p>Does it feel snug anywhere, Sarah? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737084 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:02:20 +0000 deb 737084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works fine. How do you feel in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737076 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:59:39 +0000 lyn67 737076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I know-I know: it's such a big work finding a perfect jacket! Sorry to be a mare, I think you can do much better, if that counts. As much as I can see form this only 3 picties, looks like the waist is a bit too high for your torso ON the FRONT(I don't know if that's the cut or just me, but the first button comes a bit too high for my like, so the neckline is too short and narrow for me and the lepel is somehow too small in proportion to the shoulder and bust line) + as Suz pointed out elbow patches also bit low. In the same time fit from the back (and sides) is impecable, included waistline much lower and flattering than seen on front-so am bit confused. Better see what Angie says! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737072 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:51:29 +0000 kellygirl 737072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit looks beautiful and I love how you styled it with those leopard flats. My only concern is the elbow patches. Do they look low? Is this a shrunken fit blazer? I don't think that's a deal breaker though--especially if you can't see them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737053 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:22:07 +0000 Anonymous 737053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh that is next on my list too (even though I am not a prof). I like how it fits across your shoulders and I love the pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737032 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:55:50 +0000 unfrumped 737032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've combined some good elements--houndstooth, denim, patterns. But, I'm not feelin' the love for the jacket fit on you. Or maybe with it styled with the loose shirt and too buttoned up--so for starters, do try it on with different necklines. That helps me decide whether it's the fit of the garment itself or whether it calls for specific styling. I would try to fit you in the waist more. I do think the elbow patches are a distraction, but it's the fit that somehow seems like it could be better. Perhaps someone else can find the solution? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-737012 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:31:45 +0000 cinnamon fern 737012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket a lot on you, but like Suz, the elbow patches look like they're in the wrong place to me. Does that bother you?</p> <p>To Modgirl - I have been looking for a tweed jacket with elbow patches to wear to teach for ages! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736999 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:22:18 +0000 Anonymous 736999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is nice. I like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736992 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:13:42 +0000 Jjsloane 736992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the looks and this fit works for me (but I'm not the one wearing it). Can you move enough in arms? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736977 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:00:22 +0000 modgrl 736977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, you are a prof wearing a houndstooth coat with elbow patches. I love it :)<br /> I think the fit is very nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736973 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:57:59 +0000 Suz 736973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, Sarah. My one concern would be those elbow patches. They look a bit low, but I might be mistaken about that. It could be an easy fix, depending. Personally I would want the sleeves a bit shorter, but I tend to prefer sleeves on my indoor jackets on the shorter side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736971 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:56:44 +0000 Jenava 736971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sleeves and shoulder look like they fit!</p> <p>Personally, I adore this on you. I love it just how you have it styled, actually, with the leopard print flats and the denim shirt. Definitely keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---jcrew-houndstooth-blazer#post-736969 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:54:58 +0000 sarah 736969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This blazer doesn't come in petite sizing, so I had to size down to a 2 to get the shoulders to fit (I am happiest in a 4P, given my narrow shoulders but not-insignificant bustline).</p> <p>Does the fit look OK? shoulders? sleeves?</p> <p>And what do you think of the style?</p> <p>thanks, as always. </p>