https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:28:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-1000467 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:16:46 +0000 goldenpig 1000467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! And Rae, thanks for the recommendations. I ordered the Caslon moto blazer and I think it's going to work out well! It's a little more fitted than the Amber Sun, which feels a little boxy on me, so I think I'll return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995365 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:32:05 +0000 Lisa 995365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with others, I like this piece but I don't love it on you.&nbsp; It has a slightly more rugged vibe than I perceive your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995364 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:31:01 +0000 Susie 995364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Caslon one that Rae posted. It is a bit more refined and I see it working better with your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995341 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:12:24 +0000 Suz 995341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not crazy about this one on you, and I think it has to do with the texture of the ponte. It looks good open, but done up there is something that seems a bit wonky about the fit. That might just be the way it is photographing, though, or a styling issue. Not that you have styled it badly (on the contrary, it looks great with that fab skirt!) but sometimes when we are a bit unsure it comes across in our posture, etc. and it could be affecting my perception. But it reads a bit more like an "outdoor" jacket to me than an indoor one somehow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995338 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:09:25 +0000 Anonymous 995338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see this fitting in your style either, Natalie. It's pretty rugged/military looking. I like it and would wear it a lot, but I don't think it plays well with your pencil skirts. Your leather jackets are a much better match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995336 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:07:57 +0000 Isis 995336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like the Classique jacket and the Caslon moto that Rae posted better.</p> <p>This looks a little boxy. &nbsp;</p> <p>I totally see what you mean, Rae, I also see the Spiegel as a more feminine jacket. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995333 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:06:20 +0000 Thistle 995333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not in love with it.&nbsp; I think the fact you left the tags on it speaks to you not being in love with it either ;)</p> <p>I would return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995324 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:01:03 +0000 ClaraT 995324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you only posted the ponte jacket, I would have thought it looked quite nice. I actually prefer the look of the Tahari that you own (more elegant but not at all boring). Black sometimes looks different IRL, however, and if the ponte jacket 1. fills a niche that the Tahari one doesn't,&nbsp;2. is comfortable, and 3. is warm enough!, then it is a keeper.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995323 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:59:21 +0000 rae 995323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is also this Caslon moto that is much softer and less boxy.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-knit-moto-jacket/3383554?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=2244&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_6_C">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ca.....rt&#038;co</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995317 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:57:14 +0000 rae 995317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I know it is ponte knit (we have it at work), but the ponte is thick and stiff, which IMO makes the collar and zippers and leather shoulder details&nbsp;feel very crisp, buttoned-up, and militant (which I do like in general). *shrug* It's just one person's take, but I don't find this jacket ladylike, if that is the goal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995305 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:52:05 +0000 Anonymous 995305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks soft due to the fabric. I love the cut for you and with the bottom partially zipped, it looks great for work. The fit and size look spot on, I would not size down.</p> <p>@Rae, did you think this was leather? It's ponte knit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995299 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:45:20 +0000 rae 995299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I am going against the crowds today. I much much prefer the Spiegel for you. The combo of the collar and leather and zippers on this reads much more heavy and&nbsp;aggressive to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you still don't like the Spiegel, have you tried this Classiques Entrier?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/classiques-entier-lamb-moss-ponte-leather-jacket/3461521?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=1781&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_5_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cl.....n=Predicti</a></p> <p>Or if you are getting away from leather:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/classiques-entier-cascade-front-stretch-wool-jacket/3461496?origin=PredictiveSearch">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cl.....igin=Predi</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995288 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:40:56 +0000 Isabel 995288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really like this. I think that you are right about the sizing.&nbsp;The only look I don't love is the totally zipped one. It is very different from the checked wool moto you have ( Beautiful girl in there with a lovely balloon "crown" ). &nbsp;I figured out that the leather from spiegel over whelmed you with the lapels. This is more refined yet very modern. That is you.</p> <p>Finally, FWIW, I think ponte is so versatile that you should hang onto it. You could wear this camping for crying out loud and look amazing instead of wearing a sweatshirt. &nbsp;You get the drift. &nbsp;So I vote keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-amber-sun-black-ponte-moto-jacket#post-995278 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:26:25 +0000 goldenpig 995278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, since the Spiegel jacket is a no go,&nbsp;here's another K/R. I don't really have a black blazer except one from Ann Taylor that was part of my interview suit from about 15 years ago. I never wear it. I usually wear my leather jacket as a blazer, but sometimes I might want to wear a non-leather blazer. But I wanted to get something with a little twist or interesting detail rather than just a basic black blazer, that's just my style preference (classics with a twist). So I saw this Amber Sun ponte moto jacket. What do you think? This is styled--in fact I wore it to work like this, but kept the tags on and took it off once I got to work so I can still return it if you don't like it. It felt OK but I was wondering if this is too oversized on me? I think the XS would be too small though, because the sleeve length seems OK on the S. I think it's just I'm not used to relaxed fit. It does feel a touch heavier than a regular blazer, more like a jacket, but I could still wear it inside.&nbsp;I'm showing this completely zipped, partially zipped and open--which looks best? Should I keep or return? Thanks!<br />1-10. Ponte Moto jacket--K/R<br />11-12. My current Tahari black leather jacket for comparison. </p> <p>13. Oh yeah, I also have a black wool plaid moto zip jacket.</p>