https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:10:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto/page/2#post-1668645 Sat, 28 May 2016 06:34:19 +0000 Anonymous 1668645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just curious about your decision on the white jacket. Did you end up keeping or returning? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto/page/2#post-1667713 Thu, 26 May 2016 19:23:05 +0000 tulle 1667713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GP, I liked both these jackets on you, especially the white leather one.&nbsp; I have some experience with a soft ivory leather jacket with a similarly embellished silhouette, and can tell you that, although it is not the most versatile jacket in my closet, I love knowing it's there!&nbsp; I learned that I didn't particularly like it with dark, high-contrast bottoms, but with low-contrast pale gray jeans or cream trousers, something clicked. Before you send it back, please try your jacket with white pants, palest blue denim, or a soft, light-colored dress, and pay attention to the neckline of the top you wear under it.&nbsp; I found that a lower, softer neckline (think a low, scarf-tied silk blouse or scoop-neck tee) made all the difference.&nbsp; This may never be the jacket you can just toss on over everything, and that may be a deal-breaker for you, but if you are willing to think of a white leather jacket as a luxury item to be worn with certain items when you want a special look, you may see it in a different light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto/page/2#post-1667575 Thu, 26 May 2016 15:00:40 +0000 AviaMariah 1667575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white leather jacket is ok but I think you could do so much better with a different cut.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto/page/2#post-1667556 Thu, 26 May 2016 14:16:05 +0000 Anonymous 1667556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely better styled. My biggest concern is I still hear your uncertain tone. I am wondering if you don't like it well enough to keep. </p> <p>There's one thing about keeping something you love, but are not sure is your style because it's branching out for you. When you get compliments on something like that, it can confirm your internal thoughts. In this case, the comments are mixed, so your internal voice has to like it enough to boot the naysayers from your mind. If the latter is the case, then keep. Else, return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1667546 Thu, 26 May 2016 13:57:34 +0000 Momo 1667546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love the white jacket with dresses but I think it looks great with the jeans outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1667537 Thu, 26 May 2016 13:41:27 +0000 goldenpig 1667537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tweed jacket has been returned. Added some more pics with styling attempts with the white leather jacket below and in original post. What do you think? Return? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1666235 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:33:28 +0000 El Cee 1666235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision regarding the tweed jacket. As lovely a piece as it is, the fit wasn't right for you. The white leather jacket has potential. Play with styling it to see if it will work with your other wardrobe pieces.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1666144 Tue, 24 May 2016 11:01:17 +0000 Anonymous 1666144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting your final decision. &nbsp;I always wonder what the poster ultimately decided. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1666108 Tue, 24 May 2016 09:47:39 +0000 goldenpig 1666108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Tweed moto is going back, you are right it just doesn't work on me. Leather one I may try to style some more, but I don't want things to get too complicated. Not sure if it's going to be a workhorse so maybe I should just let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665788 Mon, 23 May 2016 19:11:04 +0000 K. Period. 1665788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think how you style the white one will make all the difference. &nbsp;I can't wear these boxy crops without something tailored or fitted underneath. &nbsp;Floaty or softly voluminous just doesn't work for me because it accentuates my IT/apple leanings. &nbsp; </p> <p>On the tweed jacket, this particular one doesn't seem to be a great fit. &nbsp;However, if you love it, I'd go try it on in store and try on a bunch of them. &nbsp;I confess: I have this one and I love it. &nbsp;However, I wear it with something fitted underneath and I tried on four or five of them to find the one with the absolute best fit for me. &nbsp;When I'm searching for the best possible fit in a jacket at BR, I also always try on petites. &nbsp;With BR jackets, most of the time the petite fits me better (not this time, though). &nbsp;So, if you love it, then try on more. If not, send it back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665712 Mon, 23 May 2016 16:18:55 +0000 AviaMariah 1665712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a very intuitive dresser so I'm terrible at the "why" but I think these are just ok. &nbsp;I think your fab closet deserves better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665629 Mon, 23 May 2016 13:18:41 +0000 Anonymous 1665629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white leather jacket - that might be useful for the summer. It fits nicely and I like the braided detail - it makes it a little laid back.</p> <p>I love your distressed denim outfit but agree with others than the tweed is not quite right. I see where you're going with this though. I like the idea of mixing distressed denim and tweed -- I just don't think the fit is quite right. Or maybe the colour. Maybe in black (or pink!) would be better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665569 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:34:14 +0000 lyn67 1665569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the white one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665415 Sun, 22 May 2016 22:36:46 +0000 Brooklyn 1665415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colour and finish of the white leather jacket a lot. I prefer it unzipped on you. But I struggle with these kind of boxy, collarless styles so I would proceed with caution. I am not as keen on the tweed jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665395 Sun, 22 May 2016 21:51:41 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1665395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white, but adjust the sleeves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665358 Sun, 22 May 2016 18:18:06 +0000 cobaltblue 1665358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white (scrunch the sleeves!) but think the tweed should go back. Your closet is full of items that look much more fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665312 Sun, 22 May 2016 15:47:07 +0000 Angie 1665312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white leather jacket on you, Natalie. Unzipped. The tweed is a bad fit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665307 Sun, 22 May 2016 15:35:18 +0000 Tanya 1665307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white one much better than the tweed one, but even it could use some sleeve alterations.&nbsp; With better styling, the moto has some possibilities but I think you already have much nicer jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665269 Sun, 22 May 2016 13:42:45 +0000 Bonnie 1665269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both jackets when you wear them unzipped. Photos #1, 5, and 6 look best. I guess it's not practical to own jackets that you never wear closed. However, that's how I wear my denim jacket since I waited too long to return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665262 Sun, 22 May 2016 13:30:13 +0000 catgirl 1665262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think Angie recommends this cut of jacket for apples, but the fit has be really good. Whenever I try, I just feel square and boxy rather than elegantly insouciant.</p> <p>Have you seen this Zara tweed jacket? Better neckline but same idea.</p> <p><a href="http://m.zara.com/us/en/woman/blazers/tweed-jacket-c797504p3524025.html" rel="nofollow">http://m.zara.com/us/en/woman/.....24025.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665258 Sun, 22 May 2016 13:15:49 +0000 Joyce B 1665258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white leather jacket on you. The sleeves are a little long but they can be shortened. White makes outfits very lively.<br /> The tweed jacket is nice but you may want to try the petites size, that way it will fall a little shorter.<br /> You inspired me to order and I ordered the tweed jacket in three sizes, including one in petites. I already have a Danier white leather jacket that I love, otherwise I would copy yours, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665245 Sun, 22 May 2016 12:50:57 +0000 Staysfit 1665245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the white leather to the tweed which looks too large for you. Do you work with a tailor who can take it in? If so it may be worth it if you don't have anything like it and the price of tailoring isn't too high. The typical cost I pay to get a jacket tailored is $40-80 depending on what is needed. The leather jacket may also be a bit big but I would need to see it styled. These aren't the best I've seen for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665243 Sun, 22 May 2016 12:49:39 +0000 RobinF 1665243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both gorgeous jackets but I do see what the others see. They aren't as flattering as what you normally wear although I'd love to see them styled as you'd wear them. That leather especially could be a versatile piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665238 Sun, 22 May 2016 12:37:09 +0000 Janet 1665238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una already expressed what I thought when I looked at the photos. Of the two, I prefer the white one on you (and would be curious to see it styled with a low-contrast outfit), but I agree that even that seems a bit too high-necked and boxy. Even though we have different body types, I find those type of collarless styles difficult to wear too. The tweed one looks a bit bulky somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665224 Sun, 22 May 2016 12:09:57 +0000 Suz 1665224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Pssst....<b>Sterling.</b>....scrunch the sleeves....</p> <p></i>These jackets look better proportioned for dresses or for weaing over top of a flowy top...<br /><i><br /></i>I think these have potential but we'd need to see them styled.&nbsp;<i><br /></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665216 Sun, 22 May 2016 11:46:11 +0000 Anonymous 1665216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is hard. &nbsp;I bought the tweed moto because I adored it. &nbsp;It is well made and quite beautiful, but there is something *off* about it. &nbsp;It seems too short in the body and too long in the sleeves. &nbsp;I see the same problems on you as well. &nbsp;Maybe if it were just one or two inches longer in the body, it would all balance out. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665211 Sun, 22 May 2016 11:31:37 +0000 Momo 1665211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would like th white one with the sleeves taken up a bit.<br /> Not loving the other one on you. Doesn't seem to sing like your other clothes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665201 Sun, 22 May 2016 11:00:45 +0000 Ledonna N. 1665201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Alaskagirl. I feel as if the do not compliment you. I do like the collarless look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665198 Sun, 22 May 2016 10:36:18 +0000 Elizabeth P 1665198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now,I like the white one, but I think the sleeves are too long. Whether they are too long for you, or for the proportions of the jacket, I'm not quite sure. They seem long compared to the body length. I don't care for the way the front of the tweed is lying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-white-leather-jacket-and-tweed-moto#post-1665195 Sun, 22 May 2016 10:29:07 +0000 Mochi 1665195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Una said. I don't think either of these are looking right for you, at least in these pics. </p>