https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 04:16:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820406 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:44:55 +0000 RoseandJoan 820406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Una, I think I should keep my nose out of tartan threads, it is not that I have a poison eye (quite the opposite) more that tartan has such cultural and ubiquitous status here that my view is warped. Please do not take on board my comment </p> <p>XOXO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820207 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:22:57 +0000 catgirl 820207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! *head spinning* Yes, the pockets are zips, and it closes with a single hook &amp; eye closure. </p> <p>Angie has thrown me for a loop here (XOXO Angie)! I will come up with some styling options - which is really the important thing. </p> <p>The matching lines are not a dealbreaker for me with this piece. My worry was more the holiday association (which I don't have either, but I know can be there.)</p> <p>90s bank teller = pretty funny! </p> <p>What was interesting was to compare the quality of the Cut 25 and see how small it ran... also, the sleeves were supernarrow on top but way too long and baggy everywhere else. Designer fit is sometimes all wrong for me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820119 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:03:37 +0000 Angie 820119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's KILLER. </p> <p>So I guess I confused you even more. (I don't have Xmas associations with red tartan). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820090 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:43:04 +0000 Susie 820090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with those who say they like it but don't love it. If you want to add more than one plaid jacket to your wardrobe, then this one fits you well and could be fun. I don't think it is too Christmasy. But if you want to limit yourself to one plaid blazer, I think you can do better. I would love to see you in one in navy/green/black tones rather than the red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820073 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:33:16 +0000 JAileen 820073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's ok, but not fab. Plaid and stripe matching are very important to me. Love your glasses, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820057 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:23:34 +0000 Asingh 820057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fun jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820045 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:14:41 +0000 Sarah A 820045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the pockets zippered at the top? I cant tell exactly from the photo if it is a zip or just the yellow line of the plaid? If yes KEEP, 100%! If not, I do like it... but you seem to me to be a gal that loves when there is a little unexpected element. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820025 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:00:56 +0000 Thistle 820025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket, but I don't love it. It fits well, but the quality is not there with the plaid not lining up. Makes me wonder where else they skimped on quality.</p> <p>Question is: Do you love it? </p> <p>If you are only allowing 12 items into your closet this year, is it really worthy of being one of those 12? I don't think so, but only you can know that for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-820017 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:54:50 +0000 Tina.b 820017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Mom dressed my sister in I in matching in plaid dresses for Christmas for probably my first twelve years. So for me there is always strong Christmas associations, especially in red. But the fit looks really good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-819988 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:26:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 819988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm kind of like Julie - I like it but I don't love it. However, if anyone can pull this off and not look Christmas-y, it is you. Will it be a versatile enough colour combo for you?</p> <p>And Julie, I really REALLY wish you hadn't posted the link to the Tripp moto jacket - GORGEOUS!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-819970 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:08:15 +0000 Suz 819970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. Normally I get irritated by mismatches on plaid but it doesn't bother me here. I like it. You look comfortable in it. </p> <p>Julie - that image was so funny! No bank tellers in plaid in the US or Canada that I am aware of. I think the cut of Una's jacket is different, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad/page/2#post-819953 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:53:12 +0000 Glory 819953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but going to suggest holding out for the Black Watch plaid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819952 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:52:49 +0000 Jules 819952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't notice the mismatched lapels (am unlikely to ever notice such a detail actually), but it doesn't bother me and may actually read more punky this way - a perfect match would look more tailored, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819950 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:51:07 +0000 MNsara 819950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It fits nicely and didn't break the bank, but I'm not sold on the red plaid and not sure why. I live in the land of 10,000 plaid flannel shirts, so that could be it.</p> <p>The non-matching plaid would bug me after the novelty wore off.</p> <p>I just don't think it has the same punk factor as your yellow plaid pants, but hope you're forming your preference without my .02 ;-)</p> <p>I like the yellow Tripp Julie offered -- could make quite the suit. Wear your galaxy suit one day, the Tripp suit the next ;-)</p> <p>LOL, doulahil - that's pretty cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819874 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:35:41 +0000 Raisin 819874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It fits well, looks cute, fills a hole, and was a great price. Perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819865 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:00:16 +0000 Anonymous 819865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks cute with the red glasses! I think I would prefer the black watch plaid on you though. But if it would be a good placeholder until you find what you really want then it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819864 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:58:25 +0000 kimlee 819864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blaze, Una. The plaid doesn't read Christmas to me and I love the use of the dark top to ground it. I could see you rockin this in a variety of ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819858 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:16:39 +0000 anya 819858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look fun and fab to me, What worries me is that you don't think it's well made? Other than the print placement does it have other problems? Does it make you happy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819824 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:01:21 +0000 ManidipaM 819824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't say Christmas to me, until you pointed it out. I could see it being Christmassy if you wanted it to be, but I rather thought outdoorsy and boyish first. Like the pocket trim/closure --- keeps it sharp and contemporary rather than trad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819814 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:09:07 +0000 RoseandJoan 819814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but don't love it Una but cannot articulate why.</p> <p>Not a blazer but have you seen that your Tripp tartan trousers now have a matching biker jacket? <a href="http://www.asos.com/Tripp-NYC/Tripp-NYC-Wild-Child-Tartan-Biker-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2777677&#038;SearchQuery=tripp&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Yellow" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/Tripp-NYC/.....clr=Yellow</a></p> <p>ETA- I think this blazer does not read as punk but rather a 80/90's bank teller uniform, sorry.</p> <p>ETA2- the above comment may not be relevant outside of the UK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819810 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:04:09 +0000 Deborah 819810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mismatch on the lapels would be a challenge for me but then I am a neat freak:). It could in fact add to the RATE vibe you like:). Fit is good and I like the cut of the jacket. Is this an alternative to the green and black tartan that you were wanting? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819805 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:30:11 +0000 Ginkgo 819805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like it! I don't see Christmas and I don't see mismatched lapels, but now that they've been pointed out I like that too. It doesn't look too feminine or like office-wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819804 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:26:52 +0000 Hil 819804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally love it! Definitely can be punked up!</p> <p>An aside story... Hubby, his brother and I all used to go the the same grungy alternative night club in downtown Johannesburg when we were younger. My husbands and his brother had a standard uniform for the club. Black skinny jeans, Doc's, white T-shirts and tartan over shirts, which normally got tied around their waists as the night wore on. And they both had long hair. One night, the DJ was giving away free bottles of something boozy to people on the dance floor and he called up the two girls in the white T's and tartan skirts. The two girls being hubby and brother </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819803 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:20:46 +0000 Ariadne 819803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. KEEP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819801 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:03:28 +0000 K. Period. 819801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I like that it almost has a cheeky punk lumberjack feel, which somehow is perfectly fabulous for poking a little fun at the freezing waste that is (really isn't) Alaska! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819783 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:07:08 +0000 jen 819783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819779 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:01:29 +0000 Gaylene 819779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a thing about plaids not matching, so the mis-match on the lapels would drive me crazy. If you want an inexpensive plaid for casual wear, though, and the mis-match didn't bother you, it might be worth keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819778 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:56:25 +0000 rae 819778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it with the red specs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819777 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:56:21 +0000 Adelfa 819777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cut and how it fits you. The colors, while I like them, don't seem like you to me, more specifically, the red. This is of course for you to determine! I wish the red were eggplant or some other color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-plaid-way-rad-or-too-trad#post-819774 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:50:11 +0000 kellygirl 819774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! It sounds like a keeper in terms of style, fit and comfort </p>