https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:45:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830470 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:55:35 +0000 Angie 1830470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830445 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:21:33 +0000 JAileen 1830445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered a medium. Should I have gone down?</p> <p>ETA: I just ordered a small. I can't believe it would fit, but just in case.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830338 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:25:55 +0000 Angie 1830338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Onto the Tahari. Did you order a size down?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830271 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:44:40 +0000 Anonymous 1830271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good. The CH looks a bit dressier than your silver jacket.<br /> They don't look that different in colour in the photo, but I think that is just the sun washing things out a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830260 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:14:37 +0000 JAileen 1830260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ryce, thank you! It does feel great, and it's a little less navy, more blue than the LaMarque. The LM was very close to black, which I avoid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1830248 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:59:48 +0000 Anonymous 1830248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have that CH jacket in brown from 5-6 years ago. It IS conservative, BUT it's the most luxurious buttery leather- I get compliments whenever I wear it. That isn't the kind of thing that shows up so well in photos, but in real life it makes a very definite impact. And it feels so good on the body! So obviously I think you made the right choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829759 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:27:36 +0000 JAileen 1829759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts. I decided to return the LaMarque. Some of you thought the sleeves on the Cole Haan fit better the the LM. I think the reason the LM sleeves looked a little funny was they were too long, and I instinctively pushed them back. And that's why it wanted to catch on my watch. </p> <p>However: I just ordered the Tahari merlot moto. So we'll see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829270 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:36:54 +0000 JAileen 1829270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are the three: Cole Haan, my metallic one, and LaMarque. The CH looks bluer. They both have beautiful, soft smooshy leather. </p> <p>I've been trying them on again, and the zipper placket on the sleeve of the LaMarque catches on my watch. It might come down to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829262 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:19:19 +0000 Anonymous 1829262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen--Is the navy an actual navy or more grey? The colour looks very similar to your existing silver jacket on my phone screen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829255 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:40:18 +0000 Susie 1829255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both and think either could work for you. I&nbsp;prefer the style of the La Marque but the CH appears to fit better in the sleeves. But it's hard to tell from the photos. Are they a comparable weight? Equally comfortable? I like the idea of trying them with a few outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829231 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:10:28 +0000 Angie 1829231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I see your own jacket - definitely the La Marque. It's DIFFERENT.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829220 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:00:25 +0000 Anonymous 1829220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team Lamarque. I agree with Diana that the length is good.<br /> The Cole Haan seems to have very buttery leather...if it does, I might be tempted to change my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829205 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:43:29 +0000 Jenn 1829205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should stretch your comfort zone and keep the moto! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829204 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:41:57 +0000 Aquamarine 1829204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So to me, this looks similar to the Cole Haan and I'd lean towards the Moto because of that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829199 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:38:06 +0000 JAileen 1829199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my other leather jacket. It's definitely a statement - metallic grey with quilted sleeves. It's gorgeous, but I wanted something that would be more of a basic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829147 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:29:24 +0000 kkards 1829147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so...do you have other leather coats? if this is adding to a collection, i'd go with the moto...if this is the start of a collection, i'd go with the CH....why you ask, because the CH is a more classic and IMO straight foward so will be easier to style and you will reach for it more.&nbsp;<br />no opinion on the skirt, but for some reason i'm in love with that cookie monster coat! but...it seems like one of those things, i love it, but would i really wear it, probably not, and i wonder if you'd be the same way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829097 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:36:38 +0000 Anonymous 1829097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the first jacket, but like the second one too. The skirt is neither here nor there for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829096 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:32:57 +0000 Anonymous 1829096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer the CH on you . Sleeve and back fit is perfect . Funny how we are all seeing fit differently . I might have frowned at the wooly blue coat too , but it's pretty cool . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets/page/2#post-1829072 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:35:04 +0000 Suz 1829072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to add two things. First, the earliest moto I tried on was in black and I sent it back. I felt like a complete poseur in it. All wrong for me (at least then).</p> <p>Later I got a blush moto from forum member Dee, and that changed everything. It was hard to style at first but once I had a few outfits worked out, I really enjoyed it.</p> <p>It wasn't until I got my blue moto that I totally fell in love and began to feel completely at home in a moto. Now, it actually feels easier to style than my more traditional leather jackets (to the point where I am passing them on) and I would not be without a moto, ever. It's just that it needs to be blue vs. black.</p> <p>On the skirt, I think it is gorgeous and I love it on you, but -- two cautions. First, Joy's about cleaning. Second, I have a new red pleated skirt like this and while I love it for the reasons Joy said (plus the colour) I am finding it hard to style on my short-waisted self -- I always feel a little plump or something in it. Matronly? Or maybe just short-waisted? At any rate, it is not the slam dunk I thought it would be. Having said that, I have worn it more than any other skirt this summer so it is not a loss.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1829069 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:29:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1829069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, I finally got the leather moto bug after the mega YLF get-together, the famous Inge Fest! A few YLFers had on their leather moto jackets and were wearing them with such ease (Cerinda from Portland was the one who really stands out in my mind), and I was inspired. Maybe you just need a day around a moto-wearing crowd. (Come back to Seattle! We'll get you over that moto-hesitation.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1829060 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:22:42 +0000 JAileen 1829060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I'm still up in the air, but Donna's suggestion of trying on more outfits to see how they look with other pants, other tops, etc., sounds like a good idea. Also Joy's comment about it taking awhile for her to become comfortable in a moto was helpful. But all of you were helpful, even though I'm undecided. I should add that my husband prefers the Cole Haan. Coincidentally, I ordered him a leather jacket from NAS. It came today, and he loves it. Guess what brand it is? Cole Haan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1829017 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 02:12:19 +0000 Style Fan 1829017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the LaMarque.&nbsp; I think the fit and length is better.&nbsp; Motos are more edgy but that one is still classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1829006 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:45:56 +0000 Aquamarine 1829006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the LaMarque. The Cole Haan is nice too. They have different vibes. I just bought a leather moto (Tahari Skylar, Angie's pick, in merlot). I already had a La Marque in the same style as your Cole Haan (also in merlot), so I think both styles are useful (and obviously I like the color!) Maybe one this year, another one next year? </p> <p>I used to feel like a poseur in moto styles, but after wearing non-leather motos (sweaters, cotton jackets), I got used to it and now really like the style on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1829005 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:45:08 +0000 Suz 1829005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie 100% but I also think you need to style them as you would wear them to know for sure. The Cole Han looks like a lovely jacket and if you prefer it, it will work equally well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828992 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:17:08 +0000 Dianna 1828992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more vote for the Lamarque.&nbsp; About the skirt, I don't love it, I think it doesn't do you any justice and that you could find a better fit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828952 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:24:17 +0000 Gigi 1828952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the LaMarque. I think it looks fabulous on you, both in fit and in style.</p> <p>I think Donna's advice is good, to try the jackets on with other items. That will give you more information.</p> <p>As far as the skirt goes, I have a poison eye for pleats, so I will be of no help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828948 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:10:24 +0000 jill58 1828948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like <b>Diana</b>, I prefer the LeMarque by far. I like the fit and the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828933 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:51:29 +0000 DonnaF 1828933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why don't you try those jackets on with other pants, jeans, and skirts and maybe a few other tops underneath?&nbsp; That may help to solidify your decision.</p> <p>The Cole Haan is more conservative and serious and LeMarque more youthful and fun.&nbsp; As motos go, however, it is fairly conservative and I love that it doesn't have shiny zippers and all kinds of do-dads like a belt at the bottom.</p> <p>I will add that I have a major sugar eye for moto jackets and that I avoid long jackets for myself because the proportion doesn't work for me, so I don't know how much that is biasing my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828919 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:24:15 +0000 Mainelady 1828919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both the Cole Haan and LeMarque look great on you. I don't think either would be a mistake. Which one does your eye keep going back to?<br /> It might be the photo, but I don't think the furry coat looks like it fits as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas---first-batch---navy-jackets#post-1828916 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:20:55 +0000 Diana 1828916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the La Marque better by far.&nbsp; I like the more shapely fit (especially when closed) and the double pointed collar, and I personally think leather jackets should be on the shorter side unless they are like a trench style.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA The faux fur looks quite shapeless and too big to me.&nbsp; </p>