https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:11:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546790 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:13:26 +0000 rae 546790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KEEP! I see a little Chanel influence myself. Totally love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546716 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:45:48 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 546716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic find. This is gorgeous. You definitely have to keep it and its not too 80s at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546691 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:21:30 +0000 MsLuna 546691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH MY GOODNESS!!! That's an AMAZING jacket!!!! I can't believe that was thrifted!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546690 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:20:28 +0000 catgirl 546690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do I even have to say it? Keep! What a find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546671 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:01:44 +0000 Sunita 546671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm chiming in late, but I hope you decide to keep it...it's a super Chanel look in a totally unexpected fabric. How does it look unbuttoned (it looks a bit tight from the rear view)?</p> <p>I think this will go with almost anything...great find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546642 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:24:56 +0000 Jjsloane 546642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this one. Keep for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546535 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:28 +0000 Angie 546535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>May we see it open too? This might relax the pulling at the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546499 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:33:03 +0000 Jem 546499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so jealous of the jacket! I really LOVE it, alot!!! I don't think it looks 80's at all, more mod (and in a fantastic way). I can't wait to see how you style it. I think it will look good with both pants and skirts! Lucky you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546490 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:23:40 +0000 Claudia 546490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WINNING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546482 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:18:24 +0000 Jonesy 546482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it! Are you going to wear it open? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546480 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:25 +0000 Heather 546480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a SCORE. WOW. AJ, that jacket is so awesome on GORGEOUS you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546460 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:46:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 546460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This might be the best thrifted jacket EVER! It looks great on you AJ and I can see it with so many things in your wardrobe - with skirts, over a dress, with skinnies, etc. I love it with the sleeves scrunched and I don't think it looks 80's at all.</p> <p>I've dry cleaned my leather jackets and it cost anywhere from $40 - $50 but it doesn't have to be done all that often so it's worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546456 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:43:17 +0000 ironkurtin 546456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This fits you beautifully, if you like it and will wear it, score!</p> <p>I have had good luck turning leather inside out and putting it in the drier on high with a Method lavendar drier sheet for 30 minutes. Kills everything, including most smells. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546455 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:43:02 +0000 Queen Mum 546455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so fab! so so fab!!!<br /> I can't wait to see you work it into some outfits. You scored on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546453 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:39:45 +0000 Lisa 546453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can so rock this jacket! I can't believe this was a thrift find, what a find! It fits you perfectly. Sorry I do not known the cost on leather dry cleaning. Maybe others will chime in on this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546447 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:34 +0000 celia 546447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh boy, this is a gorgeous leather jacket and so on trend right now.of course you keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546413 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:37:01 +0000 Anonymous 546413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in LOVE! KEEP! Style as others' have suggested in a very modern way. I feel like you have more options with items like this because of your long, loose curls. If I were to put this on with my bob, I would already have both feet back in th 1980's. I thnk it found its perfect home with you! And if you think the sleeves are a bit short, just call them bracelet length! Skip the cleaning. My son just called about getting his letter jacket cleaned and they quoted him $50. Maybe you can try Dryel, that "home drycleaning" kit? I can't wait to see you style this in your inimitable way, AJ! You rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546397 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:50:11 +0000 Meredith1953 546397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a very lovely and distinctive jacket. So chic in a Chaneleque way as others have pointed out! I think it could be styled lots of ways. The first thought that came to my mind is classic straight trousers or pencil skirt but this will go with jeans and just about everything! Just depends on the vibe you want to give off that day. I love the sleeves scrunched. Way to go!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546393 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:40:39 +0000 Velma 546393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic find!! Wow, what a price.</p> <p>I have never cleaned any leather garment, whether bought new or thrifted. It is extremely expensive and can wear out the leather finish, especially around the seams. I wouldn't buy a secondhand leather garment that is very dirty, stained, or has strong smells. But your jacket looks great!</p> <p>If there are any odors or you just want to freshen up the jacket, turn it inside out and spray it with water scented with some nice-smelling essential oils (what I use) or Febreeze, then hang it outside on a sunny day. Good as new in just a few hours . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546388 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:03:23 +0000 krishnidoux 546388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like it was cut for you, and for the price... I would definitively keep.<br /> Another reason: colour blocking will be big this year, and this jacket yields many possibilities in that area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546386 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:57:19 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 546386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mander took the words right out of my mouth. I don't think it is dated at all but very reminiscent of Chanel. What a great find. Keep, keep keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546382 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:48:15 +0000 Mander 546382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*gasp* I love it! Very Chanel-esque vibe, IMHO.</p> <p>I have bought a few second hand jackets that smelled of cigarette smoke, and I generally just hang them outside in the sunshine for a few hours, and then leave them out somewhere in the house where the air can get to them. Unless it's truly dirty I wouldn't really bother with cleaning it. Sunlight and air are pretty good deodorizers and disinfectants, especially if you turn it inside out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546377 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:41:58 +0000 Jaime 546377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit is perfect, I like the sleeves scrunched and I would try it with a shorter shirt. Great find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546376 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:32:53 +0000 Vildy 546376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, we wore the same kind of banded style in the 60's as well. I think it's a classic. What makes it interesting, though, is the contrast of the toughness of leather with the ladylikeness of the tipping/banding. It's like a whole play on control and direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546375 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:29:16 +0000 ManidipaM 546375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks fantastic. I think it looks more modern classic than dated, in part because of the Chanel-esque tipping and in part because of the shoulder/front yoke seams being quite sleek rather than built-up in what I think of as the more exaggerated 80s style plus the straight hemline where the 80s look was more gathered in with tabs or blousy. </p> <p>Sleeves do seem just a tad short, but they look very nice when scrunched I think. What about wearing it over a softly draped or flowy dress or tunic? In a very of-the-minute colour like orange or cobalt perhaps? Or red! It would also be a lovely counterpoint to a long evening gown I think, perhaps something with romantic or vintage connotations --- lace, corset-style boning, beadwork. </p> <p>Or instead of the blazer with one of the current midi skirts, if you like that look? Something in a black and white floral would make quite an impact with that, I think...</p> <p>If with pants, maybe again, *make* sure any 80s associations are dispelled by a more fashion-forward silhouette like the soft slouchy draped styles (as opposed to the 80s' box-pleats and tapered peg legs)? </p> <p>And of course, as Jyoti says, I can totally see you turning this into the crowning piece of a denim column for casual wear!</p> <p>ETA: If it helps, I just got this in my inbox! <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_038010620160?CMP=EMC-200212-NWL-DESIGNER" rel="nofollow">http://www.debenhams.com/webap.....L-DESIGNER</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546342 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:49:17 +0000 Jyoti 546342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! That's a fantastic jacket. I don't think it's too 80's because the colours are so subdued. I'd pair it with a "column of colour" outfit; black popped into my mind first, but I think any colour would work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546335 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:33:05 +0000 Katiepea 546335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really like this jacket AJ. The black with the white detailing is so fun! The only small thing is the sleeve length looks just a teeny-tiny bit short, but as shoppingisfun mentioned, you are the queen of adapting looks to make things work. I'd love to see this feature in one of your WiW outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546333 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:29:54 +0000 shoppingisfun 546333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, it's Super Fab!! </p> <p>Fit is great, sleeve length maybe a bit short, but I doubt anyone would notice. If you're worried about it, scrunch sleeves or see how they look rolled up. </p> <p>I recently got my husband's big, heavy, 1970's, fleece (fake sheep??) lined leather coat cleaned. It cost $50. If the jacket smells fine and looks fine, I wouldn't bother. You might try just hanging it up inside-out (indoors, to prevent fading) and giving it some fresh-air time if it smells musty. If it's lined, you could even spray the armpits with some of that anti-bacterial fabric spray if it really bothers you, but personally I hate the smell of that stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546328 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:05:34 +0000 Deborah 546328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did not thrift this!!! I love it and it looks a great fit.</p> <p>You could wear this with jeans, black skinny pants, over a shift dress (knee length).<br /> I think you could create a real retro look, or modern it up with the jacket creating a bit of an edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-1-thrifted-tipped-leather-jacket#post-546326 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:01:43 +0000 AJ 546326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I went to my favorite thrift store today for their 50% off sale. I didn't get there until after lunch, so I had little hope in finding anything. I saw a gal try this jacket on but then she decided to pass since it was too "80's" for her. She was well endowed and so I almost didn't try it on because I thought there was no way it would fit me, but at the last minute I did and was SHOCKED to find that the fit was great! (I don't think she tried to close the jacket.) Last pic to the right is sleeved scrunched and hair forward.<br /> Details:<br /> Yvonne Marie brand<br /> black with cream tipping<br /> 100% Lamb leather with polyester lining<br /> eye and hook closures all the way to the top<br /> Paid $17.50 before tax</p> <p>Questions:<br /> Yay or Nay?<br /> Is it too 80's?<br /> Sleeve length fine?<br /> What's the average price for dry cleaning a real leather jacket?<br /> How do I style it?</p> <p>I look forward to reading your responses. Thanks so much for helping out! </p>