https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 04:59:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554830 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:43:19 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 554830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I didn't get it. By the time I went back to look at it again the bidding had already ended. I definitely was concerned about the size - I think it's been 8 to 10 years since Casual Corner/Petite Sophisticate disappeared. So without a measurement I wasn't going to go ahead.</p> <p>I've decided I really want a gray jacket - I ordered one from lastcall.com and we'll see how it looks. (Plus there were a couple taupe twill ones that hopped into my cart...) But I think leather is going to be something that I will have to luck into, or save up for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554515 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:36:43 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 554515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. The grey is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554513 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:35:37 +0000 DonnaF 554513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like the bidding ended, so I guess it wasn't you. I would also wonder if 8P is what its original tag says, meaning an 8P back in the day, such that it is today's 6P or even 4P. How long has Petite Sophisticate been gone? I don't remember seeing it around for quite a few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554465 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:46:56 +0000 catgirl 554465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know about dated but be careful of quality and condition - I got a leather item off ebay that was unused vintage, and the seller failed to note that it was super-stiff and dry from lack of wear. Be sure to ask about that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554337 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:30:24 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 554337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm bummed. The seller is away and can't provide any measurements or photos. I don't think I'm going to risk it... I am torn though. I don't think I would find a leather blazer anywhere for that sort of price. Time to hit the thrift stores? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554078 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:14:43 +0000 MsMary 554078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I would totally wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-554059 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:54:08 +0000 modgrl 554059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure... could be tricky. The good thing is that it is not a big commitment if it doesn't work out. I'd love to see something a little more current... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553965 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:21:13 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 553965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought that too, Meredith. I decided I should also ask for at least the across-the-back measurement, since when Petite Sophisticate was around I don't think I was ever an 8. I may be overly optimistic that this would fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553962 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:18:18 +0000 Meredith1953 553962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! Love the gray. It would be nice to see it on a mannequin just to get a better idea of the lines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553952 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:07:56 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 553952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a good suggestion - I think I will do that! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553949 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:06:09 +0000 Kirti 553949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I would also advise asking for a pic with the arms uncrossed, just to check out the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553946 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:02:30 +0000 missvee 553946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a really nice jacket to me - well proportioned lapels, princess seaming in the back, and I think the stitching adds to the overall look. I wonder how many buttons there are? Maybe they would send you a pic without the arms crossed so that you could see the front properly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553942 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:58:58 +0000 LoP 553942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This doesn't look dated to me at all. I like the stitching detail and the neutral color. It is hard to judge from the photo, but the leather seems to be in good condition as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-blazer-on-ebay-how-to-know-if-something-is-dated#post-553936 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:51:50 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 553936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came across this Petite Sophisticate blazer today:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/260964561255?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/260964.....97.c0.m619</a></p> <p>I was thinking that a leather blazer might fill a hole in my wardrobe, but I doubt I can find one new that I can afford. Is there any way to tell if an older piece like this will still look current? Is it possible to judge the shape and fit from a photo like this? Maybe the stitching automatically dates it so it's a non-issue... I just don't know. Thoughts? </p>