https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:08:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1105242 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:50:11 +0000 texstyle 1105242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - the jacket has adjustable straps in the back. I think one may have been a bit tight and I didn't retake the photo after figuring that out. One thing I notice looking at a photo of it on is that the distance from the top pocket to the bottom pocket is partly what bugs me. It's like the top pocket was designed too high up on the jacket. And the wrinkling which is actually kind of puckering.&nbsp; </p> <p>I may try it a couple more times before totally giving up but I am looking for something better. I'm LOVING that navy moto jacket!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1105232 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:36:34 +0000 Angie 1105232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote white jeans, which looks utterly fresh with orange and animal print. Jacket is fab and suits your very casual lifestyle. Does it have a back-tie?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1105188 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:54:19 +0000 texstyle 1105188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro- I have not tried it with white jeans but I may give that a go.</p> <p>Shevia - thanks for your kind words. The color is fun and if the style were just slightly different I'd probably like this a lot more.</p> <p>Vickie,&nbsp;this jacket does feel more like it's wearing me. I do like the idea of the color but need to find the right style for a bright coat. I can't do a full coat as it's just too hot here to ever wear it. </p> <p>I do have an olive utility jacket Pil - and I wore it quite a bit last year, but mostly for hiking and nature/ranch oriented excursions. It feels like that's the purpose for that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1105117 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:34:53 +0000 Vickie KY 1105117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone about the color of the jacket. It is great - but only you know if the color (and the style of the jacket) is for you. When you put it on does it feel like you are wearing the jacket or is the jacket wearing you? It almost looked like the jacket was wearing you to me.<br />Vickie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104876 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 02:24:21 +0000 Jaime 1104876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit is great and you should look for a bright jacket you like - the&nbsp;<u></u>color is terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104868 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 02:21:08 +0000 pil 1104868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you've already made a decision on the jacket. You have an olive or khaki utility jacket don't you? What about that with a bright tee or top? I think the J Crew Tippi sweater comes in some bright colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104818 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 01:05:31 +0000 Suz 1104818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I understand about the style. I have never actually bought a utility jacket -- although I like the idea of them, in practice I am bothered by something whenever I try one on. I <b>do </b>wear my cropped denim jackets -- but mostly with skirts or dresses, which tend to feminize them. But the plentiful pockets and detailing on utility jackets seems too much going on for me, personally.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104736 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:10:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 1104736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket LOOKS good on you but&nbsp;I hear what you are saying about the style, Have you tried&nbsp;styling it with white jeans? They might&nbsp;tone down the utility aspect of it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104641 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:13:05 +0000 texstyle 1104641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in Suz - I guess it's the combo of all I mentioned - the color, the wrinkled look, the "utilitarian" style of the jacket that has been a&nbsp; challenge for me. I know it's probably "fine" and actually looked pretty good IRL as the bright color def. brightens up the complexion and it looks really nice with the leopard&nbsp;- but I still just don't reach for this jacket. </p> <p>I remember commenting a while back (maybe to Claire) that I'm finding it hard to enjoy anything too "utility" styled or "workwear" styled. I never wear my faded denim jacket but I do wear the dark blue denim one. I also never wear a lighter chambray jacket that has a "utility" style. Or even a deep olive field coat I thought I loved just seems too "manly" for me now.</p> <p>Maybe this means that for me "utility" style items should be off limits for a while as I continue to find my style groove.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104580 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:02:10 +0000 Suz 1104580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit on you! And I'm not feeling hate toward the jacket, either, but if you don't love it, then perhaps let it go. Meanwhile, let me rhapsodize about your shirt, pants, shoes, and belt combo!! I also really like the idea of a bright jacket to add to this. Although at 85 degrees I would not be wearing pants, sweater, OR jacket. At 85 degrees I am melting in my shorts and sleeveless top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104546 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:20:10 +0000 JAileen 1104546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket, but not with black. It would look great with olive or dark blue. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. It 's just a variation on a utility jacket. It is kind of summery, though, but hey, it's 84! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104511 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:40:24 +0000 unfrumped 1104511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the belt and T tucking.<br />Not sure about jacket either. I understand brights with black but it's kinda really neon. The collar is not my fave and not sure about the fit--it isn't really showing you off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104509 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:38:10 +0000 texstyle 1104509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, the jacket just isn't cutting it, you are right. It's not that it doesn't fit the way it was meant to fit (at least I don't think so) - I think it's more that the combo of the style, wrinkly fabric and the color add up to just not so great. I thought I'd post it at least once to hear some feedback but I already answered my doubts I guess by leaving it hang in the back of the closet for a year. </p> <p>Funny thing is that I *thought* I had a lot of jackets but ends up, I only have a couple that I actually really like. I have several just taking up room and I need to move them on soon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104459 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:41:46 +0000 Anonymous 1104459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure about the jacket, either. The color is beautiful, but the fabric looks very&nbsp;spring/summer to my eye. I think the trick with winter brights is finding something in winter fabric that's also a cheery color.&nbsp;I have a low tolerance for seasonal mixing, though, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104445 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:26:49 +0000 Liz A. 1104445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job using Angie's formula.&nbsp; Love the shoes and belt.</p> <p>I'm not sure about that jacket.&nbsp; I'd like to see a front facing picture to be sure, but the fit looks kind of oversized and not in an intentional way if you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-bright-for-winter-gloom-and-kt-on-jacket#post-1104417 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:39:14 +0000 texstyle 1104417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I haven't worn this yet (it's going to be 84 here today but only about 34 tomorrow) but in light of Angie's blog post today I thought I'd share it as one of my planned outfits to beat winter gloom.</p> <p>And pardon one leg rolled up higher than the other - I was experimenting with which way I wanted to wear these.</p> <p>Neon coral jacket - EB<br />Metallic gold cotton tee - BR<br />Black Ponte Pants - BR 2 years ago<br />Leopard Flats - Munroe from Nordies<br />Leopard Print&nbsp;Belt - ?</p> <p>Is the jacket too bright and/or too "workwear" inspired? I'm not sure if I'm keeping it - I've only worn it once or twice as it feels almost "construction worker" orange, you know?</p> <p>Edit: So I think it's an easy choice - the jacket just doesn't cut it.</p>