https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:09:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear/page/2#post-1519529 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:56:29 +0000 Inge 1519529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I'd definitely look at all of Sveta's outfit posts with her fab grey gilet for outfit inspiration. The gilet is sleeveless of course, but the same kind or proportions would apply, and Sveta has been doing some brilliant looks with it (both office-appropriate and casual). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear/page/2#post-1519395 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:03:50 +0000 ElleH 1519395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would style &amp; wear it as a long blazer. Sometimes you sit in your blazer &amp; sometimes you take it off. Test sitting in it for a bit at home with clothes underneath to keep it clean &amp; tags on &amp; see how creased it gets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear/page/2#post-1519388 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:50:02 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1519388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's a knit, it kind of fits with the long cardigan way of looking at things. I'm short (5'4") so I usually avoid longer Jackets in that below hip and above knee range. But I got a longer blazer from Allsaints this summer and have been wearing it a lot. It tempted me to try this other long topper from NAS, and I'll be interested to see how it works out. All this to say, definitely try it and show us how it looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1519104 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:12:35 +0000 Susie 1519104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had that jacket in my cart and had the same hesitation, plus the concern of the length on 5'1" me. Hearing that it is a knit makes it more appealing if it can be worn as an inside jacket as I've been wanting to add more toppers. Now I am tempted again but I've already ordered a bunch of stuff. </p> <p>How was the sizing, Una?</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1519068 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:19:05 +0000 lyn67 1519068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you'll give it a try and post picties, Una! I'm intrigued now:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1519059 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:51:11 +0000 crutcher 1519059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming back in, I hope you decided to give this one a chance...You won't be sorry..I don't believe...Considering my blazer/jacket, I wouldn't wear it as a top coat like if it is really cool out because it is just not heavy enough...The material is more blazer material...than coat..if that makes sense...<br />This &nbsp;is one of those pieces that I feel smashing in...Yes, Ms. Crutcher, it makes my heart sing...smile.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1519045 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:04:23 +0000 Eliza 1519045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket. Big plus if it is "soft" enough not to wrinkle up. I just found an ink one this length on sale and like it as a light warm spring/fall topper and air conditioning piece. I don't do the office thing these days, so no help there, yet I do sit in it, wear it to dinner etc. and am very happy with it. I have a highly structured, simple long vest in black also and I love what this silhouette adds to my wardrobe. A bit of elegance and a current sensibility, perhaps. If the fabric and proportions work, I'm glad you are trying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518997 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 06:24:38 +0000 Deborah 1518997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I love the jacket!! &nbsp;I bought one recently that is very similar but in black.I &nbsp;I wear mine indoors and mine is a lighter fabric, more like a crepe:) &nbsp; So far I have worn mine over skinny pants. In this cooler weather we are having it's fine for the office so I just pop a coat on over it for the commute. &nbsp;But it will be perfect sans coat in Spring/Summer. &nbsp;I tend to push the sleeves up in the office too. &nbsp;I love it!! &nbsp;It was also a HEWI for me and while I haven't worn it a lot yet, I know that I will. &nbsp;I actually have cropped black pants in the same fabric (same designer) so it will make a nice suit I hope for Spring:) &nbsp;I encourage you to try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518976 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:38:44 +0000 L'Abeille 1518976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own a couple of toppers of this length and I wish I had more. Yes, I wear it indoors. I realized that the silhouette is already comfortable and familiar to me because of wearing a white coat at work.</p> <p>It works as in the above examples with skinny pants, but it also looks good over a sheath or sack dress of a similar length (a bit shorter or longer). But currently I am particularly loving how it looks over flared pants. (This might or might not be a flashback to the knee length vest and wide leg pants I induced my mother to sew for me in high school in the 70s. If not for the fact that it was brown and my body is now 4 pregnancies larger, I would be mourning it still.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518968 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:30:00 +0000 rachylou 1518968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd push up the sleeves at work. This looks a good coat for those sunny but breezy days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518967 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:28:21 +0000 jackiec 1518967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you get it and try it. It caught my eye, too, and I"d love to try it. However, it's more a case of "imaginary living" for me. I don't really have a life suited to the style. However, I can think of lots of ways to wear it....Maneera's pins are great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518958 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:15:35 +0000 Maneera 1518958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this looks think you will wear it well. It's a gorgeous color and will look great with black skinnies and a comfy top. </p> <p>I would leave the blazer on indoors. The fitted look makes it very chic and stylish. </p> <p>Here are some inspiration photos. I think this ones worth a try if a long blazer is a HEWI </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518923 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:41:15 +0000 catgirl 1518923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I'm convinced to try it! I may need inspo pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518918 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:36:47 +0000 Nebraskim 1518918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks more indoor than outdoor. I love love love the view from the back. The fitted and tailored look is so appealing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518915 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:35:38 +0000 gryffin 1518915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This only works as summer, late spring or very early fall "coat". So it's blazer to me. I also checked the link. It also is lined with bracelet sleeves which I feel is THE most perfect combo. Una if this was gray or b/w it would be mine. If you need photos for inspiration I can send them to you. But this should be a fab piece if you like the concept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518911 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:27:04 +0000 catgirl 1518911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah Gryffin and Crutcher - my two long blazer experts who sadly don't post WIW pics! :p. I trust your judgment on this style completely. So you think this style reads more indoor/blazer than outdoor/jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518904 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:17:50 +0000 gryffin 1518904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - I am in love with this look. When long Blazers became egregiously hard to find I bought a couple of light weight toppers and I adore them. I wear them with dresses, leggings and tunics, skinny pants, mini dress and leggings and skirted leggings. I wear them as a blazer and don't typically take the jacket off. In winter you need to make sure you have coats with generous sleeves. That's on my list. If you need inspiration you can pm me. But huge thumbs up from me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518899 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:56:12 +0000 catgirl 1518899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I actually thought of you! The color is much more of a saturated sea green than the picture. It would be fantastic on you but it does read office-y although hard to say without styling as you point out. Wildcard or orphan?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518897 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:55:14 +0000 Anonymous 1518897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a feeling that fashion is moving toward these long jackets and vests, but am also puzzled how to get the proportions right on my 5'3" body. If the fit is great, why not get it to try with your closet. The color may be tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518883 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:39:08 +0000 Janet 1518883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering about this jacket myself, since I fell so deeply in love with my long black jacket from BCBG (and have worn it a TON!). But I wondered if the combination of this cut and color looked too officey for me, even though I love the color. I feel like this is one of those pieces you have to try on with various combinations from your wardrobe to see how it actually looks styled. So if you decide to do a test run, I will be interested in seeing how it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518835 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:42:07 +0000 Anonymous 1518835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knit is a whole different animal. I like it - and the colour is intriguing and different - yet easy to style and work with . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518834 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:41:01 +0000 crutcher 1518834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a blue long blazer type jacket that I wear as a blazer...It is the exact look of the one at Nordies and I absolutely love it...I wear it with jeans, or leggings...It is long enough to cover and always looks great...You wouldn't go wrong with this length... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518830 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:32:27 +0000 Nebraskim 1518830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a long long jacket over slim pants or leggings. If the knit won't wrinkle, you might find this a versatile piece. I love the color. I would be tempted to test run and style with your current pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518826 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:16:21 +0000 Anonymous 1518826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should take it home for a test drive. Things that fit nicely always get worn (by me). Maybe the same is true for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518760 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:44:07 +0000 catgirl 1518760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We sometimes have heat on in the summer! It's a perfect weight for most of the year here. Perhaps I should take it home and do a test run with my current wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518753 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:34:56 +0000 Vildy 1518753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, don't you have air conditioning in the office? Don't you have fall and winter and spring? :D&nbsp; I love the look of this myself. I think the color would be great with greys you wear, for example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518713 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:41:10 +0000 catgirl 1518713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very resilient dense knit fabric - I can't see it wrinkling but that weight also makes it feel more like a light outdoor topper.&nbsp; A long blazer is a HEWI for me so I'm torn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518707 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:34:48 +0000 Vildy 1518707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely just sit in it but Lisap brings up a good point about wrinkles. This has an incredibly high amount of elastane, still.... <br />One thing you can do - though obviously not online - is grab a fistful of fabric and scrunch it hard and then when you let go see how much it recovers. People who sew do this all the time with fabrics on the bolt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518693 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:04:25 +0000 Anonymous 1518693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought and then returned one from Aritizia earlier this spring for this very reason. I loved it, it looked great, but I couldn't see sitting in it and turning it into a big wrinkled mess. &nbsp;One of those things that's better in theory than practice, maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-topper-jacket---how-to-wear#post-1518688 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:57:50 +0000 catgirl 1518688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black is not available and I'm avoiding more black. You may be right that it's the color making it more challenging though! </p> <p>Linda, do you wear them open? </p>