https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-868094 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:12:49 +0000 Anonymous 868094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this on pinterest, short and cheeky with denim: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-868073 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:41:46 +0000 Anonymous 868073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Vogue catalogue from last summer and there is a Claire Shaeffer Custom Couture Collection pattern #V8804. It has 4 small pockets but you could do all four, only two, or leave off altogether. It looks perfect.<br /> ETA still available on Vogue patterns.com </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-868027 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:13:18 +0000 amiable 868027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Threads magazine ran a series of articles on sewing a chanel-type jacket a few years ago. If you have access to old Threads, I thought it was a really great series (my library has all the back issues). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867973 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:34:35 +0000 Sarah A 867973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back it goes! Thank you for your feedback! If you expert sewists have a fav pattern for this I'd love the hear the number as the sewing project will be the route here I think. Otherwise I believe I will be browsing the Vogue selection and taking some measurements off my current cropped jackets to get an idea of what various back length measurements look like on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867944 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:52:03 +0000 Beth Ann 867944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sewing project waiting, too! Just think of how much time we spend shopping and returning, and then sewing won't seem so time consuming!</p> <p>This jacket is close, but the sewing project sounds more unique and distinctive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867852 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:18:32 +0000 Kalli 867852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately, I have to say to return the jacket. It's not as flattering as I think you deserve to look. It's a bit long and the proportion looks off. It overwhelms. I believe a boxy jacket shouldn't overwhelm as much as this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867815 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:35:36 +0000 modgrl 867815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems a little long on you. I would like to see it a bit more cropped for a true chanel look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867809 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:31:34 +0000 Suz 867809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the chorus -- both to say this jacket isn't quite working as a Chanel jacket, and also to add that your sewing project sounds fantastic and I love the fabric. </p> <p>Do I see fuchsia??? :-)</p> <p>Your daughter is a total sweetie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867808 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:27:24 +0000 texstyle 867808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DD's posing is so CUTE - not sure I can get past that! Okay, so I think this particular jacket is a bit too long so it does start moving toward frumpdom (to me). I'd hold out until you can get to making your own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867803 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:20:38 +0000 Sarah A 867803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the smiles about the DD!</p> <p>DianeG -- It was actually this blog that got me going on sewing the jacket...<br /> <a href="http://charityshopchic.net/2013/02/12/chanel-style-jacket/" rel="nofollow">http://charityshopchic.net/201.....le-jacket/</a><br /> but I just pulled up EricaB's blog and am off to check it out. Maybe I will move this project in front of the few pencil skirts and summer sheath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867801 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:14:48 +0000 Anonymous 867801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not overly convinced by the jacket. I think it sounds like the one you want to sew yourself would be better! Have you seen the blog by Erica B showing the Chanel jacket she made?. You could have it the perfect cheeky short length and add trim. Why not give it a go sooner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867794 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:06:59 +0000 transition 867794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a very new follower of fashion, I know nothing about Chanel jackets. However, I love your perfectly-coordinating accessory! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867779 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:52:22 +0000 bj1111 867779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm, not as punchy as claire said. i'm not fond of this kind of plaid so put that into context. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867772 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:42:01 +0000 Sarah A 867772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Thistle and Glory!</p> <p>Claire, little snap of that handwoven silk I have in the fabric bins.... hoping to have time to sew soon! Will keep you posted </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867768 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:37:08 +0000 Glory 867768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just have to chime in to say your daughter posing with you is just too adorable for words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867759 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:29:20 +0000 Anonymous 867759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Chanel jackets in theory, but they are so hard (for me anyway) to get right! One false move and you are in dowdy-ville. This one seems to fit you really well, but lacks some of the details that would glam it up and make it look truly Chanel-esque. You could add some trim, but I'm not sure if that would help because the plaid doesn't seem quite right. </p> <p>On the other hand, your sewing project jacket sounds *incredible*! Handwoven silk tweed fabric? I die! A super current Vogue pattern would be so cool for that, or maybe even a vintage one. Be sure to keep us posted on that! Please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867745 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:20:36 +0000 Thistle 867745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah A - I have a bit of a poison eye for both Chanel jackets and plaid jackets, so I feel like I can't give you an honest assessment. I would return, but because of those factors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-style-jacket#post-867741 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:17:57 +0000 Sarah A 867741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After a week of visiting by my sister I finally have a chance to get back to the forum. And of course we went shopping while she was here....</p> <p>I am not sure that this jacket is cropped enough to be a true Chanel style. I would also consider handstitching on some black ribbon around the neck and down the lapel of this jacket if you ladies advise to do so if it is a keep.Without further ado then.</p> <p>(Side note: I have some handwoven silk tweed for which I will eventually sew a true Chanel jacket with the fashion fabric hand stitched to the liner etc... but this will be down the road, possible for the fall or next spring realistically based upon the time and skill needed for such a project). </p> <p>Y- Keep this one<br /> N - Return it </p>