https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139352 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:26:26 +0000 cciele 1139352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I like the length with both jeans and the dress too! I think it's flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139320 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:49:20 +0000 lyn* 1139320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tee hee, I can see that it's not a clear cut decision here - and if it was, I wouldn't have that feeling in the bottom of my stomach of uncertainty. I mean, this is a good thing - everyone has their viewpoints and their merits, and I thank you all for sharing them with me.</p> <p>At this time, I think I'm going to wear it as-is for awhile: there is a 1 year warranty on the jacket, so I might just wear it like this for a year and see how I like it. If I really dislike it before that time, I will just shorten it - or maybe I'll do so in a year (this will give me some time to find a second one, if I so choose) - and it'll be fun to have a "new" jacket.</p> <p>I am very afraid of boxy things that are not flowy, and that's definitely been keeping me from the "very cropped" look that a lot of shorter jackets have - thanks for validating that for me, Echo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139310 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:45:19 +0000 Echo 1139310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've refrained from commenting on the other threads, but I do NOT think this jacket is too long. By shortening it, you would be trying to make it into something it isn't. It isn't designed to be a short jacket, and I think it looks "off" when folded under to simulate it. This jacket is cut to fit your curves, and only with the length can it properly do that. There is a reason so many cropped things are boxy; that silhouette tends to work better with a cropped length. Fitted, IMO, works better with a longer length.</p> <p>FWIW, I LIKE the way this jacket looks with dresses and pants. I think that because it is fitted, it doesn't look sloppy the way a looser, longer jacket might. I think that if you want a cropped jacket, this isn't the one. But a cropped jacket isn't what you chose. You chose a longer, more fitted jacket. To change it simply because it fits other people's eyes isn't doing yourself any favours, I don't think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139303 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:40:06 +0000 Gigi 1139303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad that you love this jacket...it looks so good on you!</p> <p>I am in hearty agreement with your decision to wear as-is for a while. I have in the past immediately taken something to get it altered only to find that I changed my mind later and could have worn it at the original length/size. I have also had a couple of occasions where a manufacturing defect showed itself after about a month of wear, making the money spent on the alterations useless. So definitely wear it as-is for a while and give yourself time to decide how you want to wear it&nbsp;and how you'll be most comfortable with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139298 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:38:19 +0000 unfrumped 1139298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific with jeans. I would choose a much shorter one for your flared skirts and dresses, though and not try to have one do both.<br /> Of course I did just the opposite and specifically got a longer-ish jacket for both, because wearing with pants was priority, and pencil skirts next, and my conceit is that pencil skirtsm which I ofte wear with a more surrendered waist look, can get away with a longer jacket than fit-and flare styles.<br /> For you I would so like to see the shorter length because it would be so fab to keep your hourglass silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139282 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:33:18 +0000 Angie 1139282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah. The length is excellent with jeans - which you hardly every wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139278 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:30:41 +0000 Emily 1139278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lol, Lyn, I'm going to side with Gaylene and say you need a second leather jacket for dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139260 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:16:08 +0000 lyn* 1139260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, yup, new zipper. Bahhhh... I don't want to shorten the sleeves. I think I'll just wear this around and see how I love it (I love it already!!! Don't want to give it back!!!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139248 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:09:54 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1139248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love this on you, in all pictures. &nbsp; Thistle is right that it may be a little too long with the flared skirt... but I'm not sure. &nbsp; I think the length is offset by the way it narrows in at the waist.</p> <p>Plus... you never know. &nbsp; The trend in jacket lengths could go longer again very soon, and then the jacket would be perfect. &nbsp; Does an inch shorter mean a whole new zipper? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139242 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:05:55 +0000 Thistle 1139242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it with the jeans. I feel it may be too long with the flared skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139238 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:04:20 +0000 gryffin 1139238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - I love this on you!!!&nbsp; Wow girl and may I say again you look awesome in jeans!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139235 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:02:40 +0000 lyn* 1139235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm going to wear it as-is for now, and then shop around for someone to shorten it about 1" for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favourite tailor does leatherwork as well, and has a full 5/5 on Yelp - I may ask him how much he will charge for the shortening, knowing that Danier wants to charge me $50. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139230 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:59:32 +0000 Emily 1139230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very fab with all three outfits here. I like it at the 1" shorter length in your other post, too. &nbsp;What are your thoughts? &nbsp;It might be worth wearing it a bit as-is to see how you feel and then decide whether or not you'd like to shorten... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139223 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:52:56 +0000 April 1139223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all three. &nbsp;I do love a shaped leather jacket! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-chronicles-alternative-outfits-jeans#post-1139204 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:23:42 +0000 lyn* 1139204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this jacket looks nice with the jeans and the layers. I don't really notice that extra length when it is open either - hmm, so many tough decisions. </p> <p>Thanks for all your help, and I'll stop posting for a bit :p </p>