https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:14:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1022735 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:46:18 +0000 rute 1022735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit! Styling is everything!&nbsp;Try to wear it with black skinnies and booties (keep the rest of the look simple but trendy and let the jacket shine). You can always take it to a taylor and ask to cinge it at the waist to fit better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1022732 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:40:58 +0000 Anonymous 1022732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in that jacket! Upon seeing it I immediately envisioned several outfits. I am new and not knowledgable about your style yet so please ignore any that aren't applicable:<div><br /></div><div>- dark top, skinnies, and tall boots to show off the jacket</div><div>- bohemian print dress, jewel tone/deep color tights and boots or matching flats. could add a bulky scarf for outdoors</div><div>- bold color knit dress (I'm seeing red), black tights, black boots/shoes for a mod/Edwardian mashup</div><div>- jacket over a totally impractical, beautiful party dress for fall/winter holidays because the contrast would look gorgeous (thinking sequins, velvet, beads, metallic)</div><div>- jacket over tunic top, leggings, and boots</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020475 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:04:02 +0000 JulieJohn 1020475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember because I loved this jacket too, adored really! It looks very nice on you. I tend to want to see it with something girly, curvy, that plays up your boobs. How to "bombshell" a menswear jacket. Do you have a ruched side tee like Meredith that could show off your figure 'neath the more boxy topper? Off to view the matador thread NOW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020471 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:02:05 +0000 Mochi 1020471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, all. I really appreciate it! I guess I can keep admiring it, trying it on and once it's cool enough, actually sporting it around town. My neighborhood has loads of&nbsp;colorful characters so this can't be that outre.&nbsp;</p> <p>Una, I was thinking someone has to write a graphic novel about an UWP, a pirate and a matador who go around fighting evil (and bulls)&nbsp;in a post-apocalyptic world. (ETA and rae's secret agent too, of course.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020469 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:58:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1020469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. I would keep everything else really simple - booties or boots, straight leg or skinnies &amp; a shorter tunic type top with a really simple low neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020425 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:10:06 +0000 Lisa 1020425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a gorgeous piece, I think you just need skinny jeans with it.&nbsp; It's a statement jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020311 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:13:22 +0000 Anonymous 1020311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, I didn't realize when I read your Matador thread that the jacket was in question AT ALL! It just looked perfect for you. So you'll have to tell us if it&nbsp;<i>feels</i> like you (somewhere) because I assumed that it made you feel fierce and confident. You sure looked fierce and confident once you got it all styled up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020308 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:04:11 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1020308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KEEP!&nbsp; I love your matador look in the other post!</p> <p>Now I'm curious to see how you would tackle:&nbsp; Beau Brummel.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. &nbsp; Wild Wild West (the film).&nbsp; </p> <p>I really do love this jacket, and you're inspiring me to play with a full-length coat I have, this winter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020271 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:26:10 +0000 Glory 1020271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi - you are being hard on yourself! It looks quite good - and not even styled yet. Give it a try with some skinnies and boots and see how you feel about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020268 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:24:09 +0000 Diana 1020268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, it reminds me of my plaid riding jacket in shape.&nbsp; I prefer mine closed actually; what does this look like with the buttons done up?&nbsp; I agree that it needs to be worn with skinnies and boots.&nbsp; </p> <p>Romantic Dandy would pair it with something lacy and a little frilly, like a poet's shirt or something.&nbsp; The Rocker Matador would pair it with something sleek and black (maybe leather or coated pants) and some bling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020267 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:19:02 +0000 Mochi 1020267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I trust your eyes better than mine, Una. Of course the tall boots keeps me looking more cavalryman than Ben in his white tights.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020265 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:17:46 +0000 catgirl 1020265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Er, yeah - this sez matador in the army to me. Grey skinnies, tough boots black t, bling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020261 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:14:24 +0000 Mochi 1020261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to sign back on after reading Una's comment. Wow, matador with this jacket? I'm picturing myself wearing the jacket and the matador pants and looking like Ben Franklin. But I need to think more creatively.....styling is not my forte at all.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020260 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:12:46 +0000 catgirl 1020260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to see this styled like a matador or UWP! It's an awesome jacket for sure. Style it and then assess because it is a statement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020259 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:11:43 +0000 Mochi 1020259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I made no attempt to style this, pastrygirl.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020257 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:11:14 +0000 Mochi 1020257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what my friend said. She was going to spank me or something (she's not on YLF but that's apparently universal) if I got rid of it. But be honest, ladies! All opinions welcome! As long as I can sell this </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020254 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:08:21 +0000 pastrygirl 1020254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy moly. I LOVE THAT JACKET. And I remember it from the blog post, but had forgotten. If it were me, I'd try to style it with skinnies; I don't think it works with bootcuts.&nbsp;I don't see blocky shoulders.&nbsp;Please, please make it work!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020253 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:04:50 +0000 Mochi 1020253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(that's a water spot on the front of it) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020252 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:01:40 +0000 Mochi 1020252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's pics of lovely Meredith in her jacket (scroll down):</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/12/granting-wishes-in-playful-style/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/.....ful-style/</a></p> <p>more pics of the jacket:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://absinthrill.blogspot.com/2010/07/bird-by-juicy-couture-taylor-jacket.html">http://absinthrill.blogspot.co.....acket.html</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/96246">http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/96246</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-whimsical-impulse-purchase#post-1020250 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:56:51 +0000 Mochi 1020250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first joined YLF, I fell hard for a jacket that Angie had helped her client Meredith buy. Being unskilled in fashion, I didn't think about many of the issues I am much more a stickler for now. I just wanted it. </p> <p>In fact, at the largest size it was too small then. I think it fits now. But is this a good jacket for me? Then I didn't think about 1. the double- breasted aspect on me and 2. the length. My XL size is about 1.5" longer than Meredith's. Oh, and 3. shoulders. They seem blocky on me (not on Meredith).</p> <p>I do love the jacket (which still has its tags on). It's beautifully made. It's a bit over the top but I'd figure a way to wear it out. But if I look not quite right in it, that's bad. </p> <p>Should I ebay/sell (I would consider offering it here first)? Keep? Keep and attempt alterations, which may be difficult? TIA. Better links to follow when I get off iPhone app. </p>