https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 03:39:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-635070 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:38:05 +0000 Sveta 635070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicki, it is a lot of jacket but you look beautiful in it - especially with white. Gorgeous!<br /> The top is great too. You styles everything to perfection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-635018 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:58:22 +0000 Angie 635018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We would all thankfully look half as good as you at your age, Vicki. Truly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-635004 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:41:11 +0000 Vicki 635004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ramrrr, Andrea, Lyn, Deborah, Jj, citygirldc, tatee, dianthus, Zap, lyn67, Shannon, Suz, Kyle, Joy, Alicat, Mary, Amy, lynne, morethanbeige, Isis, Mochi, Jem and alaskagirl and Debora thank you for your positive feedback on the jacket and I will sit with it for a few more days and see where it takes me. I think, as some of you have suggested, to hang it up, let it be visible and see what kind of visceral reaction I get is an excellent strategy.</p> <p>Angie, there’s nothing like a K to the power of K to make my day, especially because I’ve been feeling a bit down about aging, even though I know “aging gratefully” is the best way to embrace it. Your words, and everyone’s here, are really heartfelt and appreciated.</p> <p>MaryK, don’t you dare send your NL back. With your legs and beautiful colors in skirts and slacks, you’ve probably already got hundreds of variations.</p> <p>Anne, Jewell and Cobaltblue, the ALGO theme is something to work with perhaps and that's why I haven't quite let go of the jacket just yet.</p> <p>DonnaF and Christieanne, yes, your 1980 vision was also something I was experiencing, too, when I was in a skirt, which threw me off! Classically casual, the colors are strong, but alluring and hopefully not too overwhelming. Rae, I can see what you say about the colors overwhelming me; good advice on the lighter colors...if I HAD them! Yes, I tried a dark denim shirt, but my denim capsule is missing lightwash jeans and I REALLY need some and would love to get a pair. CAN WE GO SHOPPING TOGETHER AGAIN???</p> <p>Beth Ann, I like your thoughts on signature items and moving more into them; that’s why this is pushing new territory for me. Goldenpig, statement pieces inspiring love gives me reason to keep pushing the envelope here.</p> <p>Sarah, that's well stated on the Theory comparison, which is probably more in my comfort zone, but putting on this NL did give me a good feeling other than the very strong shoulder line, which I’m not used to seeing on me.</p> <p>Jonesy, what a keen observation on the IT look with the placement of the stripes and, yes, the look of the strong shoulders is what was giving me pause and you found the reason for it. Brilliant!</p> <p>Jamie, thanks for your similar feedback with the NL jacket, now that you have one, too. Interesting, isn’t it once you put it on? Glad to hear from you and I’m sure it’s lovely on you.</p> <p>Aida, I'm so glad you chimed in, because I know you've seen me before and that makes me feel good and gives me some solid grounding. ;)</p> <p>I'll keep you posted on my progress. YLF friends, you are a treasure, and I mean that, very deeply. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634930 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:23:13 +0000 Isis 634930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yay! I'm really glad you are keeping it; it's really spectacular! </p> <p>And the jacket looks different in all the outfits you've tried (yet is a statement piece in all).....so it's really very versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634923 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:18:19 +0000 Debora 634923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning! I LOVE it on you and am so glad you are keeping it. I like it all the ways you've styled it. YAY!!! Love the MK top, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634909 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:03:46 +0000 Angie 634909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure that your hair looks beautifully highlighted. Now your new loot will look EVER better - if that's at all even possible </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634905 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:59:20 +0000 Anonymous 634905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray, you're keeping it!</p> <p>I predict you will get compliments every single time you wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634902 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:57:16 +0000 Aida 634902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're keeping the NL jacket because it's gorgeous on you and fits your fun personality to perfection! Yay, it makes me happy seeing you in it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634780 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:12:44 +0000 catgirl 634780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicki, I am glad you're holding onto the jacket because it looks spectacular on you. I know what you mean about feeling like something is "too" whatever for you, but you are clearly in control here with this amazing piece! And the MK is a no-brainer keep for sure. </p> <p>You are so incredibly elegant, I can't stand it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634775 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:03:37 +0000 Jamie 634775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Vicki -- I have to chime in because I bought this jacket as well and, like you, wasn't too sure about it until I put it on. I'm a newbie at bright colors, so this one is on the edge for me. Mind you, I don't look even a smidge as spectacular as you do, but there is something about it that is keeping me from sending it back just yet. I styled it the same as you -- with a column of white, and I think I like that best, though I love your blue shirt under it too. If you are comfortable with it, keep it because you look fabulous in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634677 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:12:39 +0000 Vicki 634677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello my wonderful, wise women! I have to scoot to get my hair lightened and will return to comment, but I must share that when I opened the box, I didn't like the "look," BUT, and this is a BIG BUT, when I put on the NL jacket, I LOVED IT and I felt very happy in it and stylish.</p> <p>So, truly, the feeling was one of delight once it was on. Yet, I want to make sure I can wear different "columns of color" with it in my usual way. Angie, you've given me a sense of calm and peace of mind here and I will play around with a few more combinations. MK is staying, thanks to all of you! I'll share more later, but the roots need some highlighting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634613 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:24:53 +0000 Jem 634613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love each of these pictures of you! I like the jacket every way you styled it, but I agree that you don't love it, return it. I also love your new top, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634606 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:21:04 +0000 MsMary 634606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*plonk*</p> <p>I swoon!</p> <p>I may have to send my NL striped jacket back because it just plain doesn't look as good on me as it does on you!!</p> <p>And I love the MK top, too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634596 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:14:59 +0000 Mochi 634596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket (ha, and I know how hard Angie's made it now with her rating). It fits so well, looks crisp yet wild and fun, and you've styled it beautifully and it doesn't wash you out or do anything to compete with your attributes. You have the perfect build and small waist to do it justice. So now, what to do? Give it a few days to think about it? Can you think of better pieces you'd be getting for your money? No help from me, I'm afraid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634590 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:09:29 +0000 Isis 634590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love the jacket in all iterations!!! But return if it just feels wrong....</p> <p>The striped t is fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634577 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:03:11 +0000 christieanne 634577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MK shirt is perfect! Good to see it in action.<br /> I like the blazer but my first thought in pairing with the blue skirt was it looked very 80's - that is so how we wore suits then. But it works with the pants in every combination. I think a denim or chambray shirt would be fun too. It's beautiful on you but agree that you have to love it more than another option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634453 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:19:44 +0000 Angie 634453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to run to meet a client, but I HAD to chime in quickly to say: </p> <p>KILLER to the power of KILLER for your NL jacket with the white column of colour. WOW!!! Spectacular!!!</p> <p>But if it's too bright and bold for your tastes, Vicki - return it. </p> <p>You are sublimely beautiful in *all* of these outfits. You have KILLER style and rock my style world </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634403 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:47:36 +0000 morethanbeige 634403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely stunning in the jacket. The cut and style are divine. I also agree that it has to feel right to you. The MK top seems like a no-brainer. Just perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee/page/2#post-634386 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:32:43 +0000 lynne 634386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both on you, and the way you've styled the jacket is perfection. It may feel like ALGO, but when its styled like you have, its a statement not TMGO. Hang it somewhere very visible in your closet for a couple of days and pay attention to your reaction when you lay eyes on it. Does it make your heart sing? Cringe in regret? Your visceral reaction might be the key. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634370 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:17:21 +0000 goldenpig 634370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket on you esp. with the white jeans in 1 &amp; 3. You look amazing in it. But if you don't love it, you won't wear it and it should go back. It all depends on whether you feel this is a "possible you" vs. "not you", maybe a bit of a stretch but something you could grow into. You know, aspirational vs. feeling like a costume. I think you could own this look and make it your own, but if you're not feeling the love for it I vote pass. Statement pieces should inspire love, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable wearing them and won't feel confident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634350 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:43:29 +0000 Amy 634350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would kill to look that good in a jacket. But hey, if you don't love it, then send it back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634348 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:42:49 +0000 Anonymous 634348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely amazing. That jacket is beyond gorgeous and you styled it perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634346 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:40:00 +0000 Anonymous 634346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I really love the jacket on you! Is it just slightly outside your comfort zone? </p> <p>I will be watching to see what Angie thinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634330 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:23:20 +0000 Anonymous 634330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Suz said. I really love that jacket. Maybe you can try to channel MaryK when wearing it :o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634319 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:17:24 +0000 Kyle 634319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can maintain a minimalist sensibility with this jacket -- you've done it beautifully in No. 1, which is likely why you are drawn to the column of white. I like it best when you wear it with white, and it fits you like a glove. I like it very much, but you need to love it at any price.</p> <p>The MK top? AMAZING. That is a real showstopper. Perfect for you in every way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634316 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:16:38 +0000 Suz 634316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just echoing everyone else here, Vicki. I think the jacket looks sensational on you and I love each and every variation you try. I also think it fits with your playful side. BUT, if you're not feeling the love and hesitate to wear it, then it may be best to return. I'd hang onto it as long as possible just to be sure. The cut and fit look great! </p> <p>Love the T as well - please do keep that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634305 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:10:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 634305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket looks stunning on you in all the versions you've tried here. It is more ALGO than your usual style in terms of bright colour palette but don't be too hasty to send it back - sit on it for a bit if you can. It really looks amazing on you. I like the idea of pairing it with a soft denim shirt and white jeans.</p> <p>The striped tee is a no brainer - fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634295 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:03:23 +0000 Classically Casual 634295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to love the jacket. I loved its colors &amp; its picture when Angie posted it. But I think the colors overwhelm you. And I think you might tire of it pretty quickly. It's too bold or something. And if you can't wear this jacket, there's no hope for the rest of us! The MK tee, on the other hand, is up to your usual wonderful style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634292 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:59:28 +0000 Jonesy 634292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it with the white top and jeans especially, but if you're not feeling it, then time to send it back!</p> <p>ETA: One thing interesting I notice: The placement of the stripes creates an optical illusion (lighter blue and bolder, wider stripes on the shoulders, darker, less contrasty stripes on the lower part), making your shoulders look a bit broader than they actually are. I like the IT look :), but that may be another thing that's bothering you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-nanette-lepore-striped-jacket-and-mk-striped-tee#post-634288 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:57:08 +0000 lyn67 634288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lik'em all, but you have to trust your feelings! Gorgeous colours on that jacket and stripes are so clever done:-) </p>