https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 13:17:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-502403 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:09:48 +0000 Parsley 502403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Una!<br /> Yes, it must have been Scarlet who posted this- I couldn't remember who it was.</p> <p>Not to be dense, but what would constitute an edgy white top?<br /> I have to be a little careful of white tops because they're often not too forgiving of little tummy bulges. :-(</p> <p>Marcy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-502398 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:04:20 +0000 catgirl 502398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket! Wasn't Scarlet ordering something similar? I think an edgy white top would look fab with it. You have such great taste! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-502329 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:33:09 +0000 Parsley 502329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Claire! It might be good over my new red dress. Good idea!<br /> What I really want to figure out though, is a way to make it a fun, casual look with jeans or casual pants since that's mostly what I wear.</p> <p>Thanks, Shannon and Aida! Once again, I don't own any bright turtlenecks, but that's another thing to look for.</p> <p>Well, today I went shopping and tried some striped tank tops that might work. Maybe I should start another post for opinions on those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501947 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:44:41 +0000 Aida 501947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great little jacket! A fitted, bright colored turtleneck in a soft fabrication may also work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501741 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:46:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 501741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this jacket Parsley and actually like it with the top you have on. I think everybody's given you some excellent options to try with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501682 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:28:24 +0000 Anonymous 501682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey there! I love the style of this jacket! You could pop it over one of your fab new dresses (didn't you just get one or two in a bright color) and I like Suz's idea of wearing it over a form fitting solid T with a patterned scarf at the neck. I tend to style these in the "expected" way (plain blouse and pearls) and date myself....I'm really trying to find ways to edge up these classic pieces, but it's hard when everything else in my closet is classic, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501670 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:14:48 +0000 Vicki 501670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, I like your jacket and the way you've paired it with the blue top! That's thinking outside the box and is inspiring to me. I have a Chanel-inspired jacket, too, but mine has a collar. I usually wear it with black, which isn't very creative, but I like the idea of using stripes, or Ana's suggestion of a white or cream tank! I think I'm going to try that next time to juxtapose dressy with casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501638 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:43:38 +0000 Parsley 501638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie, and fauxpas!</p> <p>Suz, I appreciate your thoughtful comments, and for sharing the pictures of how you've styled yours. OT, but that was the first picture I've seen of you with your old hairstyle. It was pretty, but your short style has so much more sass!<br /> I like the crossover cowl neckline you've put with the scoopneck jacket. I wonder how something like that would work with mine.</p> <p>So I'm pretty sure I want to keep the jacket, and I'll be trying some different tops with it later today when I have time and undoubtedly ask opinions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501637 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:40:50 +0000 cciele 501637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with fauxpas -- I like the blue silky top under the jacket. Nice contrast, and the blue in the shoes complement the blues in the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501630 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:25:12 +0000 Suz 501630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous jacket! It's similar to one that Scarlet recently bought, I believe. </p> <p>I think I'd prefer it with a different top, but the general idea is great! </p> <p>The boxier, collarless jacket can feel difficult to style at first. One of my denim jackets is collarless; i also have a sort of scoop neck Chanel style jacket; you can see it in this thread: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-before-and-after-the-haircut" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....he-haircut</a>.</p> <p> I find, for myself, that when I'm wearing it with skinnies, a loose blousy top is not the best. I like a snugger fitting longer top. In cooler months I like a scarf at the neckline. But this will depend on individual proportions a bit. </p> <p>The other jacket you've chosen has the tweedy feel but is fitted with a collar; it will have a very different vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501597 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:56:18 +0000 Angie 501597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501551 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:10:41 +0000 fauxpas 501551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, well here I go...I LOVE the two pieces together, Parsley. I love the longer top underneath (a great look on almost everyone---makes it more interesting to have some different proportions). The "blues" are going to be VERY big this year and with your dark hair, they are gorgeous! I like the fabrication and style of the Chanel jacket against the silky look of the top and think it's a great look to take into the office and then put with skinny jeans for a night out. Frankly, I wouldn't change a thing--- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501539 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:51:56 +0000 Parsley 501539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sara. Today when I have a chance, I'm in search of a different top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501534 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:48:19 +0000 MNsara 501534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the silhouette looks great on you with the skinnies. But the top is throwing me off. It's a great top for the skinnies, just not with this jacket (for me at least).</p> <p>I DO like the shoe color though If you had an ivory (or ivory with black polka dots) top, then the shoes could be great fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501529 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:28:21 +0000 Parsley 501529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, thank you so much! The stripes do look nice with it.</p> <p>Sara, Wow! That's so helpful- Thanks for going to all that trouble! It does seem that a lot of people wore a longer top underneath, and skinnies. I tried that, but didn't think it was flattering on me. (see picture below)<br /> Also my shoes are not a good color in this picture, and please ignore the silly expression!</p> <p>I appreciate your help- Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501506 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:28:04 +0000 MNsara 501506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a popular Chanelesque jacket around here last fall/winter (from Hinge), so here's Joy wearing hers:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-esque-jacket" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....que-jacket</a></p> <p>Here's Sveta trying ideas:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-orphan-help-me-to-style-it" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....o-style-it</a></p> <p>Lisa has two collarless jackets she's trying here:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-loot-part-5-jacket-edition" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....et-edition</a></p> <p>Another Sarah wearing hers (note: I really like those little polka dots with it and hers is a similar shade to yours):</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-nordstrom-sale-top" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....m-sale-top</a></p> <p>and Megan wearing hers with a long sweater:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-a-gignew-haircut-too" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....aircut-too</a></p> <p>I see general trend of wearing with a longer top and skinnies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501483 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:20:38 +0000 Deborah 501483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Parsley, here is the link to Sveta's outfit. It's picture #5. I think you could easily swap the skirt for jeans or pants. At any rate I just thought her styling here was lovely.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-ornellas-challenge-to-heart-wiw-jacket-week" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....acket-week</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501448 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:49:20 +0000 Parsley 501448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no, Jayne! I hope that doesn't prove to be true.<br /> I've ordered another kind of Chanel-style jacket, as well (pictured below), and I'm thinking that it might be easier because it has so many different colors in it. We'll see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501444 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:36:03 +0000 jayne 501444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I read a blog somewhere, about corporate dressing, and they listed jacket types and how to style them, nut unfortunately, she put channel last and the reason was 'difficult to style'. i have a black one that is an orphan so I will be very interested to see how you finally decide to wear it! I might get mine out again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501437 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:19:12 +0000 Parsley 501437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good points, Deborah!<br /> You're right, I'm not wanting to make this too conservative, so I'd like to wear it with jeans or casual pants, and that's why I was afraid the pearls would be just too Chanel-esque.</p> <p>I'm going to be on the lookout for a striped tank or tee and a pendant.</p> <p>Oh, I just remembered that I have a lime green tank! That might work! i just have to dig it up, but it'll have to be tomorrow.</p> <p>cciele, sadly, NOTHING works with what I already have unless it goes with black or gray. I really am in a renewal phase and I'm willing to buy a few pieces to have a some outfits that I feel good in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501428 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:01:16 +0000 cciele 501428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket! It seems like it has a lot of styling potential, from casual to dressed up. I like the short length and think you will have fun adding longer tops underneath. You could go either way patternwise in your under layer -- go crazy with a bright print or color or understated with a monochromatic solid.</p> <p>However, do you think it's an issue if it doesn't work with other things you currently have? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501425 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:59:06 +0000 Deborah 501425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, I think because the jacket has very classic elements, the top underneath needs to (or rather could have) a more edgy element, otherwise it could end up looking too conservative. I think that's why I see a patterned top of some description under it because it is kind of unexpected. I think I have seen Sveta do something similar. I will see i I can find it and add the link. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501419 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:50:46 +0000 Parsley 501419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, Sara, I missed your post!<br /> I agree, citron would be great! Or maybe a bright pink. Red would look good, but for some reason it's not what I'm looking for with it.<br /> Thanks for the ideas!</p> <p>Ana, I think a white tank would look good, too. Once again, I don't really have one...<br /> This is really showing me what gaping holes I have in my wardrobe!</p> <p>One thing leads to another, doesn't it? I don't have the right top to go under, the right pendant, the right shoes... Aacckk! I need to get shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501415 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:47:29 +0000 Jem 501415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both, but maybe not together? i like the idea of a long necklace, then maybe they'd look better together? The top is a really pretty color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501411 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:40:16 +0000 Ana 501411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a very similar jacket like that today at Ann Taylor and I plan to wear it with faded skinny jeans and a white or cream tank. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501408 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:34:46 +0000 Parsley 501408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Deborah. I thought about a long pendant, but I was afraid it would be too much going on with the ruffles on the top, and actually I don't really have a good option. Note to self: look for long pendant!</p> <p>I think it would be great with a striped top, but unfortunately the only one I have was too long and too bulky to look good under it. I might look for a different one and try it.</p> <p>I appreciate your suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501399 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:23:49 +0000 Deborah 501399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley I like the jacket and have one similar that I am also working out what to wear it with. I will watching this post closely for the responses.</p> <p>I actually like the patterned top underneath. The colors are pretty and it creates interest. I personally don't think that you need the pearls. I would add a long pendant rather than something short. </p> <p>Would you try a striped top underneath he jacket? Would that constitute Parisian Chic? Im still learning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501398 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:22:22 +0000 MNsara 501398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Verrry cute jacket! I agree that the BR top isn't the right one though.</p> <p>What about some ivory top, or something in the red/pinks (I'm always tired of red right after Christmas though).</p> <p>Or my personal favorite would be citron :-)</p> <p>I think the pearls are good with it. They lay perfectly in the rounded neck.</p> <p>Don't forget that sometimes a turtleneck (long enough to extend lower than the jacket) can look really nice. Then you might want to skip the necklace or try a pendant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-chanel-type-jacket-and-print-top#post-501389 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:13:08 +0000 Parsley 501389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been so in the mood for spring lately, even though we haven't even had the worst of winter yet. My Pinterest page is covered with cheery bright colors!</p> <p>I'm looking for some spring color in polished casual wear, but I'm having so much trouble finding anything that works for me. I ordered about 10 things from Ann Taylor and I'm taking them all back. It's so discouraging!</p> <p>I think this Esprit jacket has some possibilities, but I don't know how to style it. Here it's with a print tee with diagonal ruffles from Banana Republic, and I'm afraid it's too busy with it.</p> <p>The jacket is sort of dark blue and black cotton tweed with a little metallic sheen in the mix and with a fringy edge. It doesn't show up well in my pictures.</p> <p>Is it too short? Is it too busy with this top? If so, what would you wear it with? Do the pearls look stupid with it?<br /> Yay= keep<br /> Nay+ return</p> <p>Thanks for your help! </p>