https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:59:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972676 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:32:06 +0000 Anonymous 1972676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with unfrumped. If youd wear any heavier layers under especially you should definitely try them with both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972664 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:39:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1972664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just came across this party version &amp; thought of you. <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/shop/velvet-trimmed-blazer/?category=SEARCHRESULTS&#038;color=009" rel="nofollow">https://www.freepeople.com/sho.....;color=009</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972041 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:53:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1972041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the 0 fits better up top but the 2 is a better length, why not check out the seam allowance on the hem of the 0? It might not be a simple alteration, but it could end in a blazer that’s exactly right for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972037 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:46:35 +0000 Angie 1972037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is not a cop out, but my dear <b>Greyscale,</b> BOTH sizes look KILLER, and you can't go wrong either way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972028 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:19:40 +0000 Anonymous 1972028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Greyscale. I wouldn't fret about getting the 2. The 0 looked great too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1972009 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:54:24 +0000 lyn67 1972009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 0. I looked long and hard, and diff are subtle, BUT I see it clearly on the bust. Why "drawning" in so much fabric:-) when size 0 fits like a glove still looking perfect for oversize look! (Nordstrom was great, too- as only 1 button is always looking great on a girl!:-)).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971984 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:36:16 +0000 unfrumped 1971984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Decisions, decisions!<br /> Don’t have solution because I often waffle sizes in the same top— more fitted for skirts or tucking, more roomy for pants .</p> <p> The different fits give different vibes. I do like the more conventionally flattering fit of the 0 in the photo. That makes it look somewhat easier to wear and also with lighter T’s. The 2 does look more like outerwear, which you said might be your thing,<br /> With the size 0 in hand, try it buttoned and with different tops &amp; having BF take some video of it in motion, where pulling and such would show up. I know you can’t compare side- by - side now, but see if it looks good to you and feels good or if you will pine for the size 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971983 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:33:55 +0000 Helena 1971983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the 0 ... It still looks like an oversized cut but fits you well. I love this look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971885 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:29:49 +0000 Greyscale 1971885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welllll, I went back to exchange the 0 for a 2 and they’re sold out and not expecting more until May. </p> <p>What to do?</p> <p>I’ll keep the 0 for now and keep the tags on and see if a 2 pops back in stock, I guess. In the end I might settle for the 0. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971775 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 14:51:09 +0000 LaPed 1971775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Smittie that it's the little bit of extra length that I like best about the size 2. Alterations Needed is a great blog; I always get good inspiration there. Thanks for the reminder, Gryffin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971727 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 03:36:43 +0000 gryffin 1971727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So which are you keeping?!! Do you ever follow <a href="http://www.alterationsneeded.com?" rel="nofollow">http://www.alterationsneeded.com?</a> She likes a pocket square and scrunching and rolling sleeves. I think you might enjoy her blazer styling ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971699 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:45:16 +0000 Greyscale 1971699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, regardless, I'm definitely going to wear this with a scoop neck white tee and solid black jeans! The styling in today's photo works so much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971697 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:39:47 +0000 Anonymous 1971697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The 2. I’m so glad you put them side by side because the differences are subtle. You can probably see and feel the difference better in person.<br /> I think there is a little extra length on the 2, right? I think the shoulders are a little wider and the sleeves seem a little roomier.<br /> So, the 0 looks like it fits better, but the 2 looks slightly more in-style.</p> <p>I hope that was coherent </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971694 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:25:42 +0000 Greyscale 1971694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And here are the two side by side, for direct comparison.</p> <p>Left: 2</p> <p>Right: 0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971693 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:23:06 +0000 gryffin 1971693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - I ordered this too. There is a little defect in the plaid by the shoulder seam. I took my usual size 4 and it fits like the 2 fits you. I really like it but I’m waiting on restock. I think Nov 9 is estimated. So I can try a size 2 against a hopefully perfect 4. I love it on you. It’s very roomy. As much as I love oversized I like the 0 on you. But you know I love both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971692 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:17:40 +0000 Greyscale 1971692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s the 0 with sleeves cuffed. Late afternoon light made it hard to take photos in my usual spots so here I am in the kitchen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux/page/2#post-1971656 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:23:40 +0000 Jonesy 1971656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the size 0, which is odd for me since I tend to prefer everything oversized! But it's likely I'm being influenced by the styling in the first set of pics with the size 0 (with the boots, which I prefer to the flats in the second set with the size 2) and my poison eye for rolled sleeves on blazers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971647 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:31:27 +0000 annagybe 1971647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the size 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971639 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:49:38 +0000 LaPed 1971639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 2. More intentional! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971634 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:32:07 +0000 rachylou 1971634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The 2 looks really good... waiting for the other pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971631 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:15:35 +0000 Greyscale 1971631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think he's right too! (He generally is.) And yes, the rolled sleeves are key - that's why I want to add a new photo of the 0. Will update soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971629 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 17:48:17 +0000 Anonymous 1971629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Greyscale, I think I agree with your bf and the 2 looks really good, but I might be distracted by the rolled sleeves, which I rather like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1971625 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 17:24:38 +0000 Greyscale 1971625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went back to the store to buy the 0, and I noticed that some taller, more angular women were intentionally sizing up. My boyfriend actually thought it looks better a size bigger, so that it’s very clearly oversized. So here’s the 2 (my usual size). </p> <p>I waffled for literally an hour and came home with the 0. Tags are still on and I’m still debating between the sizes (or neither). Though, it might be sold out in a 2 now. </p> <p>These photos show the 2. I’ll take another photo of the 0 today for comparison. </p> <p>Incidentally my camera roll is full of photos but I couldn’t tell which size was which until I hit on the idea of using my fingers to show the size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967155 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:15:31 +0000 DonnaF 1967155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the Everlane as stiff as it looks? I prefer the more drapey jackets that griffin recommended because they seem more versatile and wearable with more than skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967101 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:56:57 +0000 Angie 1967101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the oversized blazer on you too,<b> Greyscale</b>. KILLER. Works for your style. Very '90s. ON TREND.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prefer the Nordies one though - just a touch more KILLER - but onward with the Everlane. Better price point too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967069 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:14:21 +0000 gryffin 1967069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - if you haven’t tried her jackets, you should try Rebecca Minkoff. Longer boyfriend styles, nice fabric but much more shaped through the body. I have two. Look at <a href="http://www.alterationsneeded.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.alterationsneeded.com</a> to see last years tweed. You might find that works for you. I love both cuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967066 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:59:39 +0000 Greyscale 1967066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Update: boyfriend likes it. He's a good judge of my style.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967061 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:43:06 +0000 Greyscale 1967061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, I remember that you bought this when it came out, and I was hoping you'd chime in.</p> <p>I do see the concern many of you have about the size. It's right on the edge for me - part of me really loves it, part of me isn't sure. I suspect shortening the arms would make it look more intentional.</p> <p>One interesting thing about this cut - it's actually bowed <i>out</i> slightly, not a straight rectangle. I think that's how it accommodates a larger chest without ruining the boxy effect. But, like many boxy fits, I think it looks best either on tall stick figures (coat-hanger-like effect, where it hangs and doesn't add bulk) or fuller figures. eg, Everlane's square cut oxford shirt looks fantastic on larger sizes and strangely in-between on me.</p> <p>I think I'll stop by the store again today (conveniently -- or dangerously -- up the street from me) and try it with skinny jeans and a fitted tee. I do have broad shoulders so I doubt I can size down, but I tried the 00 over a top with bulky sleeves, so it's worth trying again.</p> <p>Jesskams - your point about "EVERYBODY is wearing this" is another concern. Not because I worry about following trends (I'm happy to, when the trend matches my style) but because I worry it'll look dated very quickly. And because, like you say, it might not represent my style as well. (I'll ask my boyfriend!)</p> <p>This photo was my original inspiration for my glen plaid quest, but I doubt that I could pull off this full look in my style and my setting:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thecut.com/2017/11/design-strategist-tech-creative-business-dress.html">https://www.thecut.com/2017/11.....dress.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967056 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:21:48 +0000 Gaylene 1967056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it’s worth, I think the fit is perfect for an oversized blazer, so I’m with gryffin on this one. This blazer definitely doesn’t have that “officey” vibe that I get with the Nordstrom version. The Everlane reminds me of the oversized, Armani-inspired jackets we loved back in the 80s before the tight-fitting, shrunken look swept the fashion world. Check out Diane Keaton in Baby Boom to see the look in action. </p> <p>I suspect, if the model in the picture asked the forum to judge the fit from the back, there would be a chorus of “drowning in fabric” comments here. The oversized look in jackets, much like high-rise pants, requires some adjustment but I’ve always been a fan of the style. It looks so elegant to see fabric drape on the body instead of stretch on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-blazer-redux#post-1967051 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:06:21 +0000 JAileen 1967051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m no good at fit, but I like it, juxtaposed against your tough items. </p>