https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:47:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963694 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:00:09 +0000 gryffin 1963694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou - thank you.&nbsp; You're such a sweetheart.&nbsp; I am a blazer seeking creature.&nbsp; There's always something I'm hunting for.&nbsp; I also lemming others, Parsley turned me onto HL.&nbsp; I'm so glad I was able to find some before the designer changed.&nbsp; I just follow the Oscar Wilde quote, "Steal, and steal boldly!!"</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963646 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:40:47 +0000 Bijou 1963646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a wonderful jacket, you really find amazing black jackets, I particularly love your HL ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963624 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:09:06 +0000 gryffin 1963624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - thank you.<br /> Lisa - I think it will be a workhorse for play. It will just work w the steamer attachment!!<br /> Firecracker - well you know...if one is good 2 is definitely better. I miss the old HL. The tailoring and construction was swoon worthy. You could appreciate that even more than I. But those jackets are some of my most treasured items. </p> <p>Brooklyn- don’t you love trans seasonal fabrics!! It’s a true 4 seasons weight which is exciting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963582 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:30:56 +0000 Brooklyn 1963582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Gryffin. I have a wool/viscose jacket but it’s Le military not Le smoking. I find the weight works well in Autumn and Spring, and also in cooler weather with some added layering. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963556 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:36:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1963556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've admired those Helmut Lang jackets, too. Such classic pieces, and now you have a long tuxedo jacket to round out your capsule. It looks and sounds like it will be really useful and earn its keep. Thanks for the thoughtful review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963531 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 03:30:54 +0000 Anonymous 1963531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice jacket, gryffin, and I can absolutely see this on you . &nbsp;Too bad about the packing job - not befitting a jacket of that calibre. Hope it's everything you need it to be this season ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963486 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:15:29 +0000 Angie 1963486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,<b> Gryffin. </b>You are fab.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963410 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:06:02 +0000 gryffin 1963410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - thank you!&nbsp; I am happy to have it.&nbsp; Just tried it on again and the proportions are so perfect!<br />karen - that's a fantastic jumpsuit!!&nbsp; Just awesome soooooo elegant!&nbsp; What accessories will you wear?&nbsp; Will you need a topper?&nbsp; If so what were you planning?<br />Style Fan - thank you.&nbsp; Equipment does have tuxedo pants to match but it's an 11" rise and 34" length.&nbsp; I'm not sure that work work, also they are wide legs, and they would need major hemming.&nbsp; I have many pieces that have a different fabrication, the VB scuba leggings, leather leggings that would not look like a mismatched suit.&nbsp; My Vince striping pants are close but I'm not sure if I would like it together, I'm a stickler for either matching or not matching IYKWIM.<br />Gigi - exactly.&nbsp; It's all about architecture - mine and the jackets.&nbsp; It has to litierally be a perfect fit.<br />Suz - yes it's exactly my style.&nbsp; I almost didn't buy it because to be honest, it looks kinda meh on the model, but the proportions looked dead on to me.&nbsp; That's exactly what I found, I think the jacket looks much better on me than it does on the website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Joy - exactly it would be perfect, a wink and a smile!&nbsp; That is one way I definitely love formal wear, the other is all out glam, ok edgy, casual, I love it all!!&nbsp; LOL!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963408 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:57:09 +0000 Anonymous 1963408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, thank you for the great review. It would go well with the Kut Diana tuxedo jeans with a leather "stripe" that I am wearing today. They are a dark blue denim with a mid to high rise. Less fitted on me (and less high rise) than the model. I am wearing mine with a black EF tee and black blazer, pewter booties and bag. I do have a tuxedo jacket by Nygaard that is several years old and matching tuxedo trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963401 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:43:23 +0000 Suz 1963401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful review as always, Gryffin. I'm sorry that the fabrication isn't perfect, but it will definitely stand in until you find one better, which might take a number of years. This is very "you" and it will work seamlessly into your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963395 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:29:25 +0000 Gigi 1963395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! Too bad about the poor packing.</p> <p>Blazers and jackets are so personal. You have to find just the right cut to create the look you want, and it has to work well with your body shape--which can feel like finding a needle in a haystack sometimes! I'm glad you found one that makes you happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963378 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:59:22 +0000 Style Fan 1963378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous jacket.&nbsp; I can imagine how amazing the outfits you describe will look.&nbsp; Maybe worth all the steaming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963357 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:29:41 +0000 karen13 1963357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is gorgeous. They all are. I want them all. I want a life where I could wear them. </p> <p>Please post WIW. Can’t wait to wear my tux stripe navy jumpsuit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963353 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:26:25 +0000 Anonymous 1963353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the fabric, but happy you found something you like so much.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/le-smoking#post-1963346 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:15:41 +0000 gryffin 1963346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well October is here which means the holidays are almost upon us.&nbsp; I have been looking for a tuxedo blazer for years.&nbsp; I finally found the HL gala cropped tuxedo jacket about 5 yr ago.&nbsp; I have it with and without leather sleeves, the solid wool bracelet sleeve version is more formal and perfect with dresses.&nbsp; The leather sleeve version is just plain fun.&nbsp; Although it looks good with pants, I've wanted&nbsp; a long tuxedo jacket for ages, especially one that can also be worn closed like a tuxedo dress.&nbsp; Enter the Equipment Quincy jacket which a great piece.&nbsp; Light four seasons material, cute star lining, classic long shawl matte satin collar.&nbsp; The shoulders and sleeves are nicely fitted with a boyfriend body.&nbsp; The body is straight, if you are looking for a fitted body, this is not that jacket. Plenty of room to wear it closed which looks surprising great despite the one button style.&nbsp; The only drawback is the fabric a wool/vicose blend - it wrinkles.&nbsp; It came out of the box a crumpled mess and did not hang out well (btw bad packing job nordstrom at more than $500 (was on sale at $396 it's back up to $528) it came off the hanger folded into quarters.&nbsp; A rebuy came a little better but with a deep crease near the pocket, what's the deal with that?&nbsp; It was sent in a box that accepted a hanger but was just in platic.&nbsp; (A hanger, some tissue and more plastic would have made a huge difference)&nbsp; Anyway the fit and style of the jacket is exactly what I wanted, so I tried the steamer.&nbsp; The fabric actually steamed out just fine but I imagine I will need to steam it after most wears.&nbsp; Although no jacket of this price point should have such poor quality fabric, it's otherwise such a great piece, I'm will to take a chance on it, and at least I got the sale price.&nbsp; I've tried on, without exaggeration, about 15 tuxedo style jackets over the last few years and this is the first one that makes the grade.&nbsp; If you are a slim rectangle, who wants to loook like you grabbed your man's tuxedo jacket but just so much better, this might be the jacket for you TTS.&nbsp; Do not size up, you could size down for a slimmer fit.&nbsp; I plan on wearing this over dresses, buttoned over leather leggings, and with pants and jeans. </p>