https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:27:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157925 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:18:26 +0000 Jorja 1157925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just called Nordstroms since I'd love the Halogen jacket in a petite in ink. But petites never came in ink, only the tan taupe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157919 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:08:57 +0000 shiny 1157919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL... the navy Halogen is sold out in petites...&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157918 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:07:44 +0000 shiny 1157918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April - no, I did not get it, for the price it had to be a 10 and I wasn't getting that from the YLF poll. I did go back again and try it on, at Neiman Marcus instead this time, since I did not trust the slanted mirrors at Nordie's. Not sure it was exact same version (paper weight) but the ones at NM (I tried on several) just did not seem quite right, fit wise. Size up to eliminate the issues at the chest/belly, it was way too long all over. </p> <p>That is always my dilemma when shopping in regulars for anything:&nbsp;-- I need the vertical scale and proportions&nbsp;of an XS or even an XXS, but the width (all over- shoulders, chest, waist) of a small. I have way better luck in petites, as the vertical scale does not jump quite so dramatically when you size up from an XSP to a SP!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I know I'm&nbsp; like a whiny broken record. I just get so frustrated. Sigh.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gigi - which one? I'm not familiar with that brand - tell me more!!!</p> <p>Angie- thanks; that is the nudge I need, I will try it in the ink.... if it hasn't sold out since I last posted. Ha!</p> <p>I hope *someone* in here tries that True Religion jacket. It really is beautiful. Even just a couple extra inches in height could pull it off, I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please keep the recommendations coming! Cuz I am determined and on a mission!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157667 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:28:21 +0000 Janet 1157667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I am virtually sending you some of my jacket mojo. It's a mystery to me why I have such an easy time finding so many jackets (I guess my payback is that I have an awful time with bottoms) but maybe I need to go shopping with you and let my jacket luck rub off on you! </p> <p>It's a shame that True Religion one didn't work -- that looks beautiful. Good luck with the red one. It seems to me the red could be gorgeous on your coloring (I think blondes can look especially fab in red). Keep trying -- you will find your perfect leather jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157655 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:22:40 +0000 abc 1157655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm debating a leather jacket myself and appreciate the info on this thread. </p> <p>Suz, just curious, when does Danier release more spring weight jackets? I keep going back to drool over some of their pieces and really NEED some Danier in my life hahahaha but prefer exactly what shiny described, a supple indoor weight jacket. Thx! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157650 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:18:18 +0000 citygirldc 1157650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think i may look into that white leather jacket from Nordstrom since they have a petite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157645 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:14:50 +0000 Suz 1157645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie!! That's a superbly detailed review. I am still debating and might wait to see what Danier produces for spring. But I did notice that great sleeve feature (easy alteration) and also, I really, really like the knit panels for comfort -- it allows for easy scrunch. I notice I wear my taupe leather jacket much more than my white one, precisely because it has that feature. Makes it feel more "indoors" to me, as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>The one thing I wondered about was whether the little neck flap would be irritating. I have this on my white jacket and don't mind it a bit, but there, it does not also come with the wide collar. I felt the double detail might be a bit fussy for my style. Either/ or seemed better. But...not ruling it out!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157605 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:01:28 +0000 Angie 1157605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jennifer and Suz, the leather is really nice. Not as soft as lamb leather - which I personally&nbsp;will not wear - so it's nice to have the option of lovely cow leather. The inset on the underside of the sleeve is excellent for larger shoulders, but it does make the look more casual. As does the the top-stitch detail. That's the only reason I don't own it. I am after something a little dressier.&nbsp;The sleeves are an easy shorten - no zips. Fit is a little&nbsp;fluid - nice and modern. LOVE the ink. The beige is not a cream or taupe. It's a light tan with a spot of cool pink and very pretty. Definitely lightweight. Not heavy at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz, I would try the regular. It's pretty short already.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157599 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:58:51 +0000 catgirl 1157599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Allsaints cargo jacket is fab and a great shade of cool blue -grey but may be too RATE for work...</p> <p><a href="http://www.us.allsaints.com/women/leather/style,any/colour,any/size,any/" rel="nofollow">http://www.us.allsaints.com/wo...../size,any/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157583 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:49:13 +0000 Gigi 1157583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you like this one? Or do you think the collar is too big?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/halogen-crop-leather-moto-jacket-regular-petite/3552934?origin=related-3552934-0-3-3-4-DL_also_viewed&amp;PageCategoryId=PP">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ha.....=related-3</a></p> <p>I have the same problems as you. I like larger collars, but not so large they overwhelm me. I've been having problems with the neck not being just right. Oh well! I never did find one I liked either. Misery loves company! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157581 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:48:49 +0000 April 1157581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure I missed this part, Shiny, but did you not get the Vince paper scuba, or you did but something was wrong about it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157554 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:33:42 +0000 shiny 1157554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I'm looking for more of an indoor jacket -- something soft and supple. The Vince paper scuba was perfect in that regard -- loved the leather. And yes, "elegant" more than tough looking. Something I can wear for work, instead of a suit jacket or cardigan.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would love to find a replacement/upgrade for my pleather cream Bagatelle - bought years ago at AT - it's petite. Very similar style to that MK red jacket I just ordered. I have worn that pleather jacket to death -- it has been so incredibly versatile. Unfortunately, the pleather around the neck is starting to crack, on the inside only - I have actually considered it may be worth having a tailor replace that strip with a fun fabric, but I fear it's only a matter of time before the rest of the pleather starts cracking too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also wouldn't mind a replacement/upgrade for my pleather F21 cropped moto, 3/4 sleeves. That item was dirt cheap and I bought it on a whim but I wear it constantly with dresses. I baby that piece and I'll be sad when it has to be retired.&nbsp;</p> <p>Finally I have a black&nbsp;H&amp;M pleather jacket very very similar to that Halogen jacket Angie linked to. There's a role for something like that, and navy would be nice. Guess I should try this one out. I did hesitate because I've not had much luck with Halogen brand in the past (tops etc). I don't know what it is - fits me funny. I guess it's worth a try?</p> <p>Angie: what is the leather like? And also that "tan taupe"&nbsp;version - is it more of a beige than cream?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157413 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:32:50 +0000 Suz 1157413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I've been eyeing that one, too. Indoor weight or outdoor? How is the fit? Would I be better to try petite or regular?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157403 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:24:52 +0000 Angie 1157403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try this one in a petite if you haven't tried it already:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-leather-moto-jacket-regular-petite/3568146?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Navy+Peacoat&amp;resultback=32&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....gory-perso</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157402 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:24:25 +0000 April 1157402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, can you say more about what kind of jacket you're after (apart from a good fit, of course)? &nbsp;Did you want something more tough looking, or more elegant? &nbsp;A lighter weight, "indoor" coat? &nbsp;</p> <p>Would you consider something this edgy: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bcbg.com/Petar-Pleather-Strapped-Biker-Jacket/IAA4G876-001,default,pd.html?dwvar_IAA4G876-001_color=001&amp;cgid=&amp;navid=search#q=leather&amp;start=28">http://www.bcbg.com/Petar-Plea.....r_IAA4G876</a></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157401 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:23:32 +0000 JAileen 1157401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sympathize. I've been going through the same thing, ordering leather jackets and returning them (I've got one right now that I have to return). I love the color of the first one best, but sometimes the unexpected just seems to work. So who knows? This might be the one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157388 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:16:29 +0000 Thistle 1157388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure how to help get it to work in your closet. I am <i>terrible </i>at color. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I wills ay if you are nervous about ti now, and don;t find at elast 3 outfits to work with it, I would return it. Or resell it. I have elarned far too often that if I am not in love when I get it, I don't reach for it later.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157385 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:11:49 +0000 Anonymous 1157385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I hope the cherry red jacket works out for you. Maybe it will be more of a blue-red in r/l. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-hunt-continues#post-1157378 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:00:26 +0000 shiny 1157378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just keep striking out. No pictures, because I knew right away none of these were "it" and they were all going back.&nbsp;</p> <p>First I ordered&nbsp;this, since it was on sale:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bernardo-asymmetrical-leather-moto-jacket-regular-petite/3554701?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=113&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/be.....01?origin=</a></p> <p>It was close. It fit. Perfect sleeve length, perfect across the chest, waist, and in the shoulders. Lovely color. &nbsp;Leather a bit heavier/stiffer than what I'm looking for - more of an outdoor coat. But there was just something about&nbsp;the collar that didn't work. It doesn't lay flat but sticks up annoyingly, shortening my neck which is already short. Would totally work for someone with a longer neck.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also ordered this, even though it is faux leather:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bernardo-asymmetrical-perforated-faux-leather-jacket/3650506?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=177&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/be.....rigin=keyw</a></p> <p>It had a horrible, horrible odor. And fit was all wrong -- it was HUGE all over. Yuck.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then I took a chance on this:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com/Moto_Womens_Leather_Jacket/pd/c/1300/np/1300/p/10135.html">http://www.truereligionbrandje.....10135.html</a></p> <p>Oh, so close... lovely lovely leather.... lovely soft shade of white... right length, fit everywhere but the sleeve length, which I am willing to hem for the right jacket. The only problem? The collar lays flat, but it is HUGE. I sometimes wear dramatic over-sized collars, but it has to be scaled just so, and since this isn't petites, it wasn't.&nbsp; It was just too much collar for 5'0 me.&nbsp;Ultimately I decided to pass, but if anyone is interested, check this jacket out, as it may work on taller gals.&nbsp;</p> <p>On a total whim, this is now on order:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.6pm.com/michael-michael-kors-petite-soft-leather-zip-jacket-cherry">http://www.6pm.com/michael-mic.....ket-cherry</a></p> <p>It's petite. There's no collar to frustrate me. 19 inches is perfect length for me. I suspect the leather is soft and subtle. The price is great.&nbsp;But the color? Can I pull that off?&nbsp;</p> <p>I do not have any cherry red at all. Oh wait, I have a pencil skirt that makes me feel like Santa every time I wear it.&nbsp;I tend to gravitate instead towards a deeper blue-red since it's more flattering.&nbsp;If it fits nicely, I may need some advice on how to get it to play in my closet, which is heavy on the muddy shades rather than the clear brights like this. However I was thinking my favorite wool coat is a clear bright cobalt, and I got that to work? So maybe... just maybe... ?</p>