https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 18:40:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer/page/2#post-926889 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:23 +0000 ElleH 926889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it &amp; I vote keep, although I do prefer it undone. That isn't an issue as I'm sure you will wear it undone mostly anyway.&nbsp;It is exactly what I have been looking for. The long length is in now. Just see Emmanuel Alt. I posted a K/R today of a similar jacket that cost a lot more. Maybe I should have had patience &amp; gone thrifting. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer/page/2#post-926857 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:51:27 +0000 Ingunn 926857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ First of all - thank you SO MUCH for sharing your thoughts and advice. They are invaluable to me.&nbsp;I learn a lot every time I post, for instance have I never thought that a white blazer could resemble a lab coat! Hereabouts, lab coats are wide, long, unlined&nbsp;and resembles nothing but what they are. So to me, a slight lab coat association would only be important when I post pics to show you, my American friends. I'll keep that in mind. I had never heard of Good Humor outfits, either, but now I know. Thanks, Unfrumped and Ceit :)<br /><br />I actually wore the blazer to work today, with a breton and black cropped pants. The blazer might not be a 10, but to me, it is a good starting point for experimenting with this look. My four family members are all very positive, too, aka the fashion police (aged 45, 19, 16 and 14). As far as I'm concerned, this thrifted jacket is in line with the playful part of my style descriptor, if nothing else. I strongly believe in, and enjoy playing with fashion. It's not my goal to be trendy at all times, nor fashion forward, but I'd like to remain current. What I don't enjoy, is too many rules, so I try not to mind them too much if I notice any. My challenge with this jacket is to make it <i>mine</i>, and to see if I can mould it into my wardrobe to my content. If I find a better looking blazer along the way (which I agree is very probable), it will be very simple to return this one to the Salvation Army. For now, I'm quite happy with the result. Thanks again! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926836 Tue, 07 May 2013 15:43:35 +0000 Suz 926836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm torn on it, Ingunn. I do think you should keep it as a road-test item (since I'm assuming it was not expensive.) Also, In Wear is a really great brand. And it looks okay open...although I am also with Diana in that there is something in the stance that does not seem quite right for your body. It could be the way you are standing (hand on hip, etc.) that makes for the pulling (but then, we do stand that way IRL!) or it could be the button placement/ stance is just not quite ideal for you. But something is a tiny bit off. Also, this works with pants but won't work with a dress, I don't think. I could be wrong about that...it might work, open, with a sheath. &nbsp;<br /><br />Still, having said all of that, I think it is worth keeping and playing around with!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926827 Tue, 07 May 2013 15:07:31 +0000 lyn* 926827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looks more "lab coat" to me - but I do have an evil stink eye for white blazers. It looks like a clinical coat worn by the clerks (senior medical students). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926824 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:53:35 +0000 Diana 926824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ PS - no worries about the lab coat look!&nbsp; For one thing, this one is not shaped like a box and does not have giant rectangular patch pockets.&nbsp; =P<br /><br />Actually I work in a lab and I don't have a lab coat.&nbsp; Nobody in our lab wears them so it wasn't worth the hassle/cost of the cleaning service (you're not allowed to clean them yourselves).&nbsp; We just have disposable ones for when we really need a coverup.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926780 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:13 +0000 Thistle 926780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This doesn't read lab coat to me, more of the boyfriend style of jacket.&nbsp; Not sure if that fits into your wardrobe plans. From what I have seen of your style, I think one with a more ladylike or tailored silhoutte would work with more of your wardrobe. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926773 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:01:12 +0000 Sarah A 926773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it, was going to second the possibility for changing the buttons, although I dont see "lab coat" so I dont think it is truly needed... just an option. Looks like it will be a fun piece to start your white topper collection! :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926763 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:31:51 +0000 ruthe 926763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the look is a good one. I would change to darker buttons as has been mentioned. I've never seen you look bad in anything. You always give things your own look, which is superb. I hope you go for it :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926759 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:17:02 +0000 Deborah 926759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It reads rather Emanuelle Alt to me:) &nbsp;I like it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926758 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:15:10 +0000 Anonymous 926758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something like this came up in the past. As I remember, Angie said to avoid the lab coat vibe by finding a version with dark buttons. If it feels too much like a lab coat, you could change the buttons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926748 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:47:22 +0000 Elizabeth P 926748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote keep... not lab coaty at all.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926744 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:41:56 +0000 Agnes 926744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it. But more open than with the buttons done up. I dont think it looks lab coat at all. I had one a few years ago that I had to get rid of becasue it was very lab coat. After I had thrown it out I realised &nbsp;the main problem was the cheap buttons. If I had replaced them with a nicer button I think it would have been ok. &nbsp;So if you think yours is teetering on lab coat I would look at fancier buttons. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926728 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:54:20 +0000 Karie 926728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Longer length jackets were in style a few years ago, and I think that length is back in style now with the boyfriend fit. I recently purchased a brand new jacket in that length with the BF fit and I really like it. I like yours too! I vote keep. I like what was said above, at the very least&nbsp;it's an inexpensive way to determine if you like the color and the&nbsp;BF fit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926725 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:42:53 +0000 Krista 926725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it, Ingunn. &nbsp;It's a bit longer than I am used to seeing you wear, but I think you will ultimately make it a star in your wardrobe. &nbsp;It sounds like you thrifted it, so it must not have been expensive - is it okay to keep it and play with options to see if it's something you'd really like to have? Then you can focus on buying one that's a "10." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926724 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:22:54 +0000 Anonymous 926724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ice-cream seller, Ingunn. Good Humor is a US brand of ice cream, and the ice cream trucks drive around setting it, and the person selling usually wears a white outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926694 Tue, 07 May 2013 04:56:59 +0000 Ingunn 926694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The forum is a little torn on this, it seems. What is a Good Humour man outfit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926365 Mon, 06 May 2013 21:06:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 926365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I have the trousers to match your jacket Ingunn, they were bought almost a decade ago, wash really well and still draw compliments. Is the jacket machine washable too?<br /><br />As for the fit of the jacket, it looks great to me and I can't wait to see it styled with your&nbsp;breton tops.<br /><br />ETA - charity shops now have return windows, that's incredible. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926345 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:46:17 +0000 unfrumped 926345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm. It fits&nbsp;you pretty well. &nbsp;I would&nbsp;have flashbacks to junior medical student. But then YMMV ( your milieu may vary). I like straighter&nbsp;sharper lines to keep from overlapping with the short lab coat look, but you do wear this style well. Perhaps it would look more intentional to me&nbsp; when styled with a bit more summery tones--though&nbsp; not the Good Humor man outfit. Not meaning to be a drip. I think you can make it work. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926340 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:44:14 +0000 Carole 926340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a find! Personally, I love a longer jacket and this one looks great, if anything, I thought it looked a little big but that just gives a more casual BF look, IMO. Your wardrobe just keeps getting better and better, Ingunn. Score!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926335 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:40:14 +0000 Dana 926335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't catch any lab coat vibe! Very cute!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926305 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:04:09 +0000 Ingunn 926305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ After reading my other thread today, I think I should start a small collection of white toppers I'm glad you find this acceptable. Like Texstyle says, this is a nice opportunity to road test this without spending very much. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926245 Mon, 06 May 2013 19:19:29 +0000 nancylee 926245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A white blazer is very useful in summer (if it's not too lab coat-like, as Angie said). &nbsp;This one looks like it has potential.....<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926219 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:26:26 +0000 texstyle 926219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great find -- I like it.&nbsp; I'm guessing the price was right so at min. you get a chance to road test a&nbsp;white&nbsp;blazer without investing a&nbsp;small fortune.&nbsp;I wonder if the buttons could be more interesting, but that's an easy change. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926208 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:18:13 +0000 Parsley 926208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it, and think it looks perfect on you. Keep! You'll be amazed at how practical a nice white jacket can be. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926202 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:15:25 +0000 Ingunn 926202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana, they don't, actually. I'm considering making a small alteration if it bothers me too much. I figure I could manage that without too much hazzle. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926197 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:13:18 +0000 Diana 926197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you're going to wear it mainly open, then go for it!<br /><br />PS - do the sleeves stay scrunched?&nbsp; I don't buy blazers that require sleeve scrunching any more since something about the shape of my arms means that sleeves will not stay scrunched without rubber bands (which is uncomfortable).&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926192 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:10:06 +0000 Ingunn 926192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll wear it open 99% of the time, so that it is a little tight doesn't bother me It needs a little steaming and TLC to retain perfect shape. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926183 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:05:58 +0000 Transcona Shannon 926183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE IT! This is exactly the type of style I mentioned in your White Blazer thread - it's almost a boyfriend look with the longer length and the scrunched sleeves. I think the fit is spot on. I definitely vote to keep! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926181 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:05:23 +0000 Diana 926181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I like it open but not closed.&nbsp; Something about the stance maybe is bugging me when closed, like the buttons are at the wrong height for your body so it's pulling a bit.&nbsp; What happens if you only button one of the buttons?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-white-blazer#post-926180 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:04:14 +0000 Ingunn 926180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It doesn't feel tight at all, there's some stretch in the fabric. The shoulders feel right, too.