https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:58:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913289 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:05:31 +0000 Brooklyn 1913289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, the jacket looks really good. And it’s great that it’s so versatile. Most jackets seem to be best worn with a skirt or best worn with pants/jeans, but not both. I especially like outfit 2.<br /> It’s a shame about the magnolia jacket. I was very tempted by that one!<br /> And congratulations on achieving your weight goal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913276 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:51:24 +0000 Anonymous 1913276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for putting your initial thoughts down regarding wardrobe rebuilding. &nbsp;Since you are, and have always been, ahead of me I continue to learn from you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am pausing shopping for the next month or so. &nbsp;I need to concentrate on weight maintenance and the shopping cycle has been emotionally exhausting. &nbsp;I will use the time to center myself emotionally. &nbsp;</p> <p>I look forward to reading your future posts. &nbsp;And again, CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing accomplishment. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913255 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:07:16 +0000 Lesley 1913255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific and so does this jacket on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913226 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 03:27:33 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1913226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Toban, you look great in all of these outfits. That jacket is wonderful on you. Congrats on the weight achievement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913142 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:33:52 +0000 Cardiff girl 1913142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done you on achieving your goal.I really like the jacket and it looks like it’s going to be s great buy and be very versatile.You have put together some lovely looks with it already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1913008 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:24:20 +0000 Toban 1913008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, jlpp, Joyce B, shevia, JAileen, and Elizabeth P! I’m thrilled with the jacket. </p> <p>Elizabeth P, the navy COS dress has been a staple in my wardrobe since December with nearly weekly wearings but will be rarer once the weather warms. Because it is meant to be voluminous I think it may still work at my lighter weight. An advantage of COS. </p> <p>It sounds like I’ll have to put together my thoughts on rebuilding :), but there is a lot on YLF and other forums on that topic. But I guess the real life experience of doing it may be helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912990 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:54:55 +0000 Elizabeth P 1912990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Toban, on reaching your goal weight.&nbsp; And another thank you for sharing your journey with us.</p> <p>This jacket is awesome on you, I like all your styling versions.&nbsp; I also would love to see more about how you rebuild your wardrobe, as you are so articulate and practical with it all.&nbsp; Lots to learn, even for those that should be downsizing the closet rather than building it up.&nbsp; </p> <p>Great news pieces!&nbsp; Did the COS dress make the cut? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912852 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 02:33:36 +0000 JAileen 1912852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your weight loss. And what a nice jacket. It looks like it would be very versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912849 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 02:30:28 +0000 Jaime 1912849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I admire your discipline in meeting your goal and rebuilding your wardrobe. All three outfits look fabulous. I only with I could see them better (all the better to copy them I mean ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912844 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 02:11:49 +0000 Joyce B 1912844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are fab outfits! The jacket is really nice, you just reminded me to take out a similar BR jacket that I got last Fall.<br /> You are looking fab, congrats on a job well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912840 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:28:54 +0000 Anonymous 1912840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket &amp; your other selections are super. That floral top is beautiful. It looks great on you &amp; huge congrats on reaching your goal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912837 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:23:31 +0000 Toban 1912837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Ledonna, Krishnidoux,&nbsp;Sterling, Lynn, Suz, UmmLila, </b>and <b>Angie!</b>&nbsp;I am very happy with these new purchases and am having fun choosing new outfits to wear. I will try to put some thoughts into a post on the rebuild process. I'm in the midst of it, so still a little unsettled. But here are a few quick thoughts:</p> <p>- I am shopping a lot in bricks and mortar stores, trying on items in two or more sizes at a range of stores including many new to me. Super picky on what comes home with me, though. My purchase to try-on ratio is &lt;&lt;10%, regardless of what my weight is. I consider every try on an experiment.<br />- Choices still need to be versatile, but giving myself a bit more room for statement pieces.<br />- My body shape hasn't changed that much, with my weight loss generally proportional. As a result, my style, colors, and silhouettes are generally the same, with a few wild cards in the mix. Clearly, I love florals. The lacy cami is a bit more waist surrendering than my norm, but is perfect under toppers.<br />- Still hitting "pause" on shoes since my shoe collection was in good shape. The transition wardrobes and rebuild journey has been costly, but I consider it an investment in myself.<br />- I bought a lacy bra with matching underwear. A lovely treat after limiting myself to one nude plain bra and one sport bra at each bra size.<br />- Still making purchases for what I need in the near future, rather than purchasing for far future needs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912816 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:01:58 +0000 Angie 1912816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CONGRATS. You are AMAZING, <b>Toban</b>. You've had the best practice building capsules on your weight loss journey, and reaped the reward.&nbsp;</p> <p>New Loft jacket looks KILLER - and it's fab with those shoes. I love the Boden skirt, lace cami, and the dress in #2 too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912800 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:53:32 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1912800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fantastic jacket for you. I have a couple olive jackets that work in this sort of way and I love the versatility. </p> <p>How exciting to be in real wardrobe building stage. </p> <p>Look forward to seeing the other pieces in action, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912798 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:48:41 +0000 Suz 1912798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Toban! And how exciting to be in a more long-term phase of wardrobe building. You've picked some sensational pieces here and that jacket looks like it was made for you! I like it in all outfits and agree it has a magical property of working with just about anything.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd love to hear how you are approaching this rebuild, too, because on the evidence, you are already building a coherent wardrobe that suits you very well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912795 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:33:06 +0000 Lynn 1912795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on achieving your goal weight Toban. What an achievement!<br />You look great.&nbsp;<br />That jacket is definitively a keeper.</p> <p>I would be interesting in hearing more about how you are approaching your wardrobe rebuild. Your post about how you handled your wardrobe throughout your weight loss was so thoughtful and helpful.&nbsp;I need to reread it as I am starting to lose some of the weight I gained throughout my injuries the last couple of years.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912785 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 21:04:02 +0000 Ledonna N. 1912785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay that was much better. I was able to see the details. Like it very much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912783 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:53:28 +0000 Anonymous 1912783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing!!!!!! &nbsp;<i>Congratulations</i>. &nbsp;You have been truly inspirational to so many of us on the YLF Forum. &nbsp;I look forward to watching you move toward this next phase. &nbsp;I am particularly enamored with the WHBM tops. &nbsp;Both are beautiful. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912782 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:50:41 +0000 krishnidoux 1912782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I especially like the utility jacket on you too. This is the perfect size, it looks like it was cut for you. The dress in #2 is absolutely gorgeous with it too, and with the sandals. Frankly, I liike everything here. All the pieces are coherent and the fit is great too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912772 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:27:24 +0000 Toban 1912772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ledonna, if you click on the find, you can see different views, including the back. It seems to be a magical length that works with everything. And I love the dark, rich olive.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912768 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:22:06 +0000 Ledonna N. 1912768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a great foundation start over wardrobe. I would live a look at the back of the pepulm. It must be pretty. I love this style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loft-utility-peplum-jacket-plus-some-other-shopping#post-1912756 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:34:38 +0000 Toban 1912756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been rebuilding my wardrobe and now that I have gotten within a pound or two of my goal weight. I'm finally (!!) going a bit beyond the "micro-capsule". In addition to core colors of navy, cream, and burgundy, I've been adding various shades of olive and green. Rust/orange has taken a back seat until the fall.</p> <p>Angie raved about this Loft jacket and I was looking for a non-blazer, non-cardigan, non-denim topper for my work wardrobe. From this toppers round up, I ordered it and the Anthropologie Magnolia Jacket. The peplum jacket arrived today and it is a definite keeper. Coincidentally, the woman in line in front of me at airport security was wearing it so I'd had an in person sighting. I find it versatile and was very happy about how it worked with dresses and skirts, as well as jeans and ankle pants. I think it will be a work horse in my spring/summer wardrobe. I attach a few photos I took in my try-on session. Sorry about how dark the photos are. The first WIW includes a new Boden pencil skirt.</p> <p>I ordered the wrong size in the Anthropologie Magnolia jacket, but didn't find it versatile enough to reorder in a different size. It is lovely, though, and very soft. </p> <p>Some of my other keepers from recent purchases are included as finds. Not included in the finds are three additional bottoms (dark olive ankle pants in 3rd WIW, Burgundy chinos, dark denim skirt), a new dress (you can sort of see it in the 2nd WIW, my favorite colors in a dinosaur print), and a burgundy/cream/black print t-shirt. </p>