https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 18:02:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket/page/2#post-1630469 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:39:46 +0000 abc 1630469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 5 feet 5 but typically petites don't fit. I am going to try the EB one and also check LE online (thanks for the reminder). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket/page/2#post-1630466 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:37:39 +0000 DonnaF 1630466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like you're under 5' 4".&nbsp; Have you ever tried Lands End or Eddie Bauer in their Petite sizes?&nbsp; You deserve to be happy in your jacket and not just *settling*. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket/page/2#post-1630465 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:37:32 +0000 abc 1630465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eta I hid the photos bc they were so bad ... Wet hair, red no makeup face lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630464 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:36:45 +0000 abc 1630464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you to everyone who weighed in. </p> <p>I think I am going to return it and try the EB one. I'm hopeful as the specs online say it's a good 2-3 inches shorter. Still bum covering but hopefully more flattering proportions. Shout out to Beth Ann for the suggestion. I will check back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630459 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:21:58 +0000 greycat6 1630459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit and color on you! &nbsp;The length is a little long but VERY practical.</p> <p>I find this length of coat to be very useful when watching kid activities. &nbsp;It is long enough to cover you back side so that when you sit on metal bleachers (cold and wet) or stand on the sidelines you have an layer of protection from the elements.</p> <p>I live the in PNW and my kids play a lot of outdoor sports (hello baseball!). &nbsp;I have two coats, of different weights, like this and find them the most used coats in my wardrobe. &nbsp;Are they the most flattering? No! &nbsp;But they are JFE and very functional. &nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck with you decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630397 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:48:36 +0000 abc 1630397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, is the EB one lined? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630385 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:21:03 +0000 rachylou 1630385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this. I feel it's a good length especially if it rains. When the wrinkles shake out, I think it will be smart and useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630381 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:14:44 +0000 viva 1630381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can stand to try on some more, I think Beth Ann's suggestions might be worthy. Although I like the one you have, the kinder pocket placement on the EB versions look very sleek. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630368 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:44:20 +0000 Staysfit 1630368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all things Athleta. &nbsp;They produce workhorse gear and I'm never disappointed. &nbsp;I happen to love the length and wish I had something that long today for our torrential downpour! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630366 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:40:07 +0000 Beth Ann 1630366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are the EB versions. &nbsp;I like the coat you're wearing, just thought these might be a bit shorter, in more colors, and the pocket arrangement is nicer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630365 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:39:04 +0000 Beth Ann 1630365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ABC: &nbsp;I wanted the coat you're wearing, but purchased a similar coat from the Eddie Bauer Factory outlet (mine is black, and has a slight hi-low hem). &nbsp;I'll post a couple of items from their regular retail store -- big sale right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630350 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:15:45 +0000 abc 1630350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, re: rain. &nbsp;Not sure! &nbsp;We just moved. &nbsp;I'm pretty sure there is a rainy season at the new location similar to where we used to live. &nbsp;I think it's a practical option, for sure.</p> <p>Angie: yep! &nbsp;I am ok with it being gear. &nbsp;I need it to be. &nbsp;My new lifestyle is even more casual MOTG than before. &nbsp;Excellent point about the drape being different than a more structured weighty fabric.</p> <p>I may take it home (tags on) and see how it works with the acutual pieces I intend to wear with it.</p> <p>Thank you, all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630349 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:10:26 +0000 abc 1630349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I'm against it.</p> <p>I don't mind that it's gear, I actually am looking for something like that.</p> <p>I intend to wear it a lot with black gear pants, brightly colored workout tees and bright zip front jackets. &nbsp;</p> <p>Non-gear, not sure...I think this IS what I want. &nbsp;Just not sure on the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630334 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:41:04 +0000 Angie 1630334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's <b>gear </b>fabric, abc. It can't fit the same way as a drapey wool coat - especially on a curvier body. I vote try the jacket again with your gear under layers.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630327 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:34:34 +0000 Suz 1630327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it for the practical option it is. I actually think knee length is a boon if you are facing true rain. Is it rainproof or just resistant? And is that an issue? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630321 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:30:33 +0000 Anonymous 1630321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...Do you think the gearness of it might be throwing you off? I find it hard to love gear, although a bright colour usually helps to move it into the "like a lot" category. But you want something neutral....<br /> Maybe there are some non-gear options that you could love?</p> <p>ETA: This looks like dressy gear to my eye, and I find this category really practical but hard to get excited about. I actually do get excited about pure gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630311 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:20:05 +0000 abc 1630311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L - I think part of my ambivalence comes from the fact that the first time I tried it on I had loose fitting work pants on and the proportion was bad. Coupled with bad lighting every time I try on. </p> <p>I forgot i do have some jeans and boots i can try with it later. Maybe I can try to scope out a bathroom near the lobby with better lighting Haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630301 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:13:58 +0000 Sara L. 1630301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie that the fit looks okay to me.&nbsp; I'm looking at your shoulders and bust and wondering if a smaller size would work.&nbsp; The length is longer on you than the model so I think that's going to come down to personal preference.&nbsp;</p> <p>A question I have about your ambivalence - is it towards this particular piece or a light jacket in general?&nbsp; There are some things that are necessary in my wardrobe that I'm just not excited to buy.&nbsp; Black pants for the office are one such item - I need them to finish off outfits, but I'm just not excited to buy them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630298 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:07:42 +0000 abc 1630298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, shoot, Angie! &nbsp;I had just about resigned myself to return it. &nbsp;I'm gonna think some more.</p> <p>I liked the longer length and planned to layer with it. &nbsp;I kinda want to see how it plays with the items I intend to wear with it (as opposed to work clothes in a badly lit hotel room). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630296 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 19:04:32 +0000 Angie 1630296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the jacket is a bad length unless you run warm. It's also quite a good fit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630288 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:55:11 +0000 abc 1630288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I agree, I want midthigh. &nbsp;I thought this would be that length but it's reading longer on me. &nbsp;I usually don't have this issue so it's surprising. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630284 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:51:54 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1630284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's awfully long and a bit sacklike. Unless you really need something that's knee length for practical reasons (rain etc) I think you would look much better with something a bit shorter, maybe mid thigh, and a tiny bit better fitted to your shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630274 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:45:05 +0000 abc 1630274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, that is an idea, but there's a back vent so I think that makes it more complicated. &nbsp;Oh, and the zip is all the way down in the front. &nbsp;So probably not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630273 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:44:23 +0000 abc 1630273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A-M, thanks. &nbsp;I'm kinda bummed, but I think I knew it wasn't quite right. &nbsp;Thanks for the honest feedback and validation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630272 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:43:56 +0000 Jenn 1630272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you have the length tailored? I really like that color/texture. </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I think wearing a slimmer pant beneath (as the model does) would help too, but is that really something you want to be thinking about with a gear piece?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630269 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:39:50 +0000 Anne-Marie 1630269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were me, I'd keep looking &nbsp;: ) I hope you find the perfect jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630267 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:35:59 +0000 abc 1630267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I have a nagging feeling regarding the length. &nbsp;I think that's the hesitation I have.</p> <p>I think I like it ok. &nbsp;I want to love it but I'm just not feeling it, to be honest. &nbsp;Functionally speaking I NEED a piece like this, but I'm not sold this is THE ONE.</p> <p>Xtabay, there is a green but to be honest the charcoal mixes best with my existing wardrobe. &nbsp;There was a lighter grey option but I didn't consider it, maybe I should (but given the fit issues maybe not).</p> <p>Jenn, funny I thought the same thing. &nbsp;No petite, unfortunately. &nbsp;(and side thought - me, petite? wa ha ha ha)</p> <p>marianna, thank you for your honesty. &nbsp;</p> <p>smittie, thanks. &nbsp;Yes, it is what I need...but not sure this is THE one. &nbsp;Sadly!</p> <p>Anne-Marie, smaller size won't fit my hips. &nbsp;I think it is the length throwing things off. &nbsp;I've envisioned wearing it with less wide pants, but still feel the length is just a tad long. &nbsp;wah, I so wanted it to work :(</p> <p>I guess maybe I should return. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630263 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:29:45 +0000 Anne-Marie 1630263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find myself wanting to see it in a smaller size on you! I love the overall shape -- it's so cute and highlights your body -- but it just seems too big somehow. Maybe it's the length, as others have said. And the arm length too? Ditto what others have said about the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630262 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:29:22 +0000 Anonymous 1630262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The light grey I think would be good, and the jacket fits well.<br /> This is exactly the type of practical piece that everybody needs. I think it looks good. Hood looks good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-athleta-jacket#post-1630259 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:27:19 +0000 marianna 1630259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very casual and practical. Not sure I like the front pockets when the coat is zipped. If you don't need a coat ASAP, I think you can do better honestly. </p>