https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:40:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat/page/2#post-593382 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:45:31 +0000 catgirl 593382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, Mo -you know I'm a fan of boxy! In my view it could be a little more cropped - I've always loved Tanya's cropped hourglass looks, and you could modify them for our height. Vintage is not really your typical style so I'd try to modernize it with some edgier pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat/page/2#post-593247 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:25:47 +0000 Jem 593247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it looks like it fits well and looks flattering in some of the pictures, but I agree that it looks a bit boxy and could benefit from a bit of tapering in the sides? I can't remember if that's something you can do yourself? Also, the scenery in your pictures is so pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat/page/2#post-593205 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:29:41 +0000 Mander 593205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see that it's a bit big, but I do love the convertible collar detail! Very cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat/page/2#post-590695 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:59:02 +0000 fashionista 590695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its a classy coat and velvet looks so rich. May be you could alter it to make it fit your silhoutte at the natural waist area. But a keep from me..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590693 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:42:43 +0000 Kari 590693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in agreement with the other commenters that it's not tailored enough to highlight your pretty figure.</p> <p>And... good gracious, is #5 your backyard? What a spectacular view you have! Wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590610 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:05:36 +0000 Jjsloane 590610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you tried this on in a store today would you repurchase as is? I think on you it is not as flattering as it should be and if you have others that are then I would pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590550 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:16:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 590550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great jacket as a jacket Mo, but it seems too wide in the mid section for your slender figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590439 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:14:52 +0000 harmonica 590439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to say that this jacket does not get my love. It is ok, but to my eye it seems a bit too roomy, and not intended roomy. And if you do not intend to get it tailored and you are covered up with other jackets, well - then this might be the time to say goodbye. But I'm no expert. On the other side I like the mandarine collar done up. And the view...*sigh*.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590434 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:58:00 +0000 Mo 590434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I get it . . l think. lol. There are no darts or seaming to tailor this in, so I assumed it was supposed to be a typical mandarin collar, straight look to it. So you're saying it's neither here nor there, not boxy or tailored but rather just in the middle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590415 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:16:25 +0000 Angie 590415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think that's entirely true, Mo :)</p> <p>Boxy jackets look fab on short hourglasses - but they need to be *intentionally* boxy. This jacket is supposed to be tailored, yet it's not tailored enough. Hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590406 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:57:26 +0000 Mo 590406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, it seems it's not great just as is, but might need some help. I honestly don't think I want to invest anything in trying to tweak it. So perhaps it is time to move on. It's my only straight/boxy jacket I have; I have plenty of nipped and tailored jackets already. Guess this validates that boxy on a shorter hourglass isn't such a good look ha ha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590404 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:53:28 +0000 Angie 590404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for taking pics, Mo. </p> <p>Do you think that adjusting the position of the buttons would help tailor the jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590401 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:50:46 +0000 rae 590401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious to see this over a fitted dress, or over skinnies. Might help the boxiness. I really like it with the mandarin collar done up, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590399 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:43:33 +0000 Mo 590399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alecia, that makes sense, it could get very um, Vegas lady at a slot machine, pretty quickly, huh? I'm ashamed to say 4 years ago I wore it with my black velvet Editor pants. Like a velvet suit of sorts - yikes!!<br /> Tanya, I actually have a cropped tuxedo jacket that fits more closely so I have that base covered. I would not spend the $$$ to tailor this, so it's as is or off to donation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590396 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:40:41 +0000 Tanya 590396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I am on the fence. I like the jacket but not it's fit around the waist. Would you consider having it tailored? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590388 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:33:49 +0000 Alecia 590388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After seeing the pictures on you, I think it's worth seeing if you can make some outfits with it. BUT, I'm skeptical about pairing them with the newly fab skinny pants. Velvet and satin together could go wrong quickly. I like the idea of having it be a dressy foil to a more casual outfit. Kind of like that you did in the pictures but with a little more intention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590385 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:23:46 +0000 Mo 590385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is basically straight up and down (and I'm not lol) so that is a concern for sure. Thanks, I like my view too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590384 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:20:51 +0000 MsMary 590384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me it looks a little big through the midsection. LOVE your view!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590382 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:15:48 +0000 Mo 590382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okey dokey, here it is. I just have on jeans and a tee but the jacket hits right at my hipbone, just about where my jeans meet. It is pretty thick, and straight cut, so not a nipped, tailored look. Maybe that's why I was hesitating on it? Also converts to a mandarin collar which is nice when it's 20 out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590236 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:57:29 +0000 Angie 590236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you pop on the velvet jacket, Mo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590202 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:22:36 +0000 rae 590202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks vintage to me, rather than dated. Whether that jives with your style is up to how you feel about it, but I definitely don't see dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590192 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:00:50 +0000 ironkurtin 590192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think one piece doesn't make an entire outfit dated - I think an entire outfit has to be date, if you know what I mean? I'm sure you can dress this in many ways, if you feel good with it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590188 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:42:54 +0000 Mona 590188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IMHO if it fits you well. Keep and style it in a way that does not look dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590183 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:39:20 +0000 Jjsloane 590183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Rita said - I didn't wear mine, but hope to next year. It doesn't look dated, but hard to tell when it's not on you. It appears boxy in the photo, but might not be on your body. Can you try to style it and photo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590163 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:49:59 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 590163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would work with the slim satin pant. It does depend on how you feel in it. Do you feel fab? If so, keep. If not, sell. How helpful is that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590152 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:35:27 +0000 modgrl 590152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. I didn't wear my velvet blazer at all this winter but I still really like it, the fit is very nice and it still feels current. I'm holding on to mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590115 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:03:36 +0000 Deborah 590115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has a vintage vibe in my opinion and I like it. I don't think it's dated. Love the idea of wearing over the skinny satin pants. I could also see this over a pencil skirt or bootcut jeans! Keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590099 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:59:03 +0000 jayne 590099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would keep, love the fake tuxedo idea. It is something you might always find a sudden need for when you don't expect it. Life isn't always predictable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590097 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:57:16 +0000 Jyoti 590097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it looks dated! It's looks like its on the shorter side though, so I'd be careful to mind proportions when styling it-- pair it with a longer shirt underneath, etc. (: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-subject-of-dated-keep-or-sell-this-coat#post-590042 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:59:28 +0000 Beth Ann 590042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like it's inspired by a vintage jacket -- in a good way. How does it fit? </p>