https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:01:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013923 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:12:57 +0000 Sal 2013923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is Smittie - and that is what I need really.&nbsp; Practical but warm and water resistant.&nbsp; I already own a down puffer, a ski jacket and a Marmot raincoat - so I am set up for the worst of our weather.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013921 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:09:18 +0000 smittie 2013921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MUCH less like gear-gear. Looks good. I like the style. I think this is more of a sporty-luxe piece </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013920 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:05:45 +0000 Anonymous 2013920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Sal</b>! &nbsp;I missed this post yesterday, but reading the comments, I think you made the right decision. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013867 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:38:05 +0000 Sal 2013867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have posted the puffer back.&nbsp; It was close but not close enough...</p> <p>After Lisa's post I called into Lululemon and purchased a jacket there late yesterday- it is reversible and less gear like.&nbsp; Online in the US they had four colours- in NZ only two are available in store, the pink and black.</p> <p>I went with pink as I do wear mostly neutral bottoms in winter, and am wanting to lighten things up.&nbsp; I will try it on and post a picture as I can return it and it is still far too hot for me to wear here.&nbsp; It will work with blue and white denim and black pants - and I am considering olive jeans or pants which would also be a good combo.&nbsp; It is sporty so still has a bit of a gear vibe but the muted colour and lack of shine makes it less so.&nbsp; Water resistant too.</p> <p>Bijou - that is a great jacket too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013749 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:23:52 +0000 Angie 2013749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colour. Looks too much like gear and not an ideal fit. I vote return.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013741 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:15:30 +0000 smittie 2013741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot Sal. Good colour for you, and goes with your shoes. I also like the slanted quilting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013714 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:22:20 +0000 Bijou 2013714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal this puffer looks too gearish to me to be a good travelling jacket. I have a black puffer that is reversible, with leopard on the other side - so it is two jackets in one. I love that it is not gear, as I don't like advertising too much that I am a tourist because particularly in large European cities, you can be a target for pick pockets and other scammers.</p> <p>Whilst more spendy than your jacket, this one by Sportscraft is what I would personally buy. You get two different looks in the one jacket and Sportscraft is well made - this jacket will last you 10 years. My last dog walking coat was by Sportscraft and it was used daily for months and washed up as good as new for many years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013680 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:25:04 +0000 Anonymous 2013680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Psa if you can get Eddie Bauer they have many puffers in that color right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013623 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:50:49 +0000 Sal 2013623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes and I am a decisive person so it is not a good sign.</p> <p>I did keep a blazer that had about 50/50 positive and negative feedback.&nbsp; &nbsp;And I love it after being unsure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>It is so hot here (NZ hot not Arizona hot) so putting on the puffer was very unappealing.&nbsp; Usually I want to wear things immediately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013617 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:28:42 +0000 Anonymous 2013617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a happy color But, whenever I see people post k/r I suspect the answer is r-especially if the fit isn't right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013610 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:31:02 +0000 Sal 2013610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks JAileen - yes I agree. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013608 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:23:35 +0000 JAileen 2013608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn’t the fit through the shoulders so you can move your arms easily? I always hate when jackets are tight through my shoulders. The color looks nice on you. If it doesn’t feel good, though, you probably shouldn’t keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013598 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:14:50 +0000 Sal 2013598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Adriana.&nbsp; I have tried these fitted puffers before and had a similar issue - fit my hips and they make me look like a tree trunk (not the willowy type).&nbsp; I am usually the same size top and bottom but I think the short waisted part is coming into play so this should hit someone higher up.</p> <p>Which does lead me to that maybe in a non stretchy fabric this type of jacket will struggle to work on me.......</p> <p>I like the white- I will try on in store and report back!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013596 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:03:01 +0000 Adriana 2013596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a size difference between top and bottom and small shoulders and looking for a jacket like yours took forever. A bomber shape is easier. Try white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013585 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:22:31 +0000 Sal 2013585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I will return it (sadly).</p> <p>I would want the option of my hoodie underneath and I think it would ride up as I have a sway back.&nbsp; I like these fitted styles but I do struggle to get a good fit and maybe a bomber is a better way for me to go.</p> <p>I think a combination of wider hips and a short waist means this slightly hits me in the wrong spot..</p> <p>This is a NZ L- I am either a M or an L so it is a trim fit or maybe made for a slimmer hipped person!!</p> <p>I did spot these bombers and liked them but was not sure about black or white?&nbsp; I could try one in store locally.</p> <p>Jane - this pic was 18 months ago - I quite liked it and had it as my facebook profile pic for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013584 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:21:37 +0000 viva 2013584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whenever I waver, I know it should go back .... or in a couple of months I will be wishing I had. I like it, but I can't advise you to go against your gut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013578 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:10:28 +0000 Jane 2013578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! The stitching is well positioned and styled, and the colour is super. You could go for a less expensive option, but my guess is that the stitching and styling wouldn't be as good. And water resistant is helpful. You could layer over it. </p> <p>I want to be sitting on a beach now in stormy weather! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013577 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:10:17 +0000 Helena 2013577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color and style for you Sal, but I vote return as well ... I recently tried a similar style and has the same issue with the shoulders being lose while the hips were tight ... It would have driven me nuts and sounds like you are the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013575 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:08:48 +0000 rachylou 2013575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel you should return, that you should be able to layer a heavier sweater under it... but it does look nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013574 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:06:38 +0000 Adriana 2013574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wavering? Because of the shape/fit? Then I vote return. There must be better ones. I like the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013567 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:57:02 +0000 DonnaF 2013567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I read this, your gut is telling you to return. We are a bunch of enablers on here! I guess you need to ask yourself how enthusiastic you need to be before you keep something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-jacket--keepreturn#post-2013556 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:24:48 +0000 Sal 2013556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My shopping ban is over... (two months) - but I sort of cheated as ordered this whilst buying a present for my sister but it only arrived today.</p> <p>I have been wanting a lightweight puffer for a year or so but it never got to the top of the list - it met the following criteria<br /> - lightweight packable<br /> - not black<br /> - more fitted style&nbsp;</p> <p>And was on sale (it is returnable though).</p> <p>I have added three pics (still in gear after TRX workout).</p> <p>I remembered why I struggle with this style - fit - it feels fractionally tight in the hips but a little loose in the shoulders.&nbsp; I could layer a thin merino underneath but that is all.&nbsp; I don't have the option of sizing up in this style.&nbsp; The colour is not quite as I imagined but I do like it and it is flattering on me.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I would wear with slim pants or leggings or jeans.... On many winter days this with a thin merino would be warm ebough</p> <p>I do own a purple bomber style puffer which is looser (but marked a bit).</p> <p>As we go away in three weeks I wanted to not delay too much - in saying that I could take my existing puffer.</p> <p>It is Outdoor Research Verismo Hooded Jacket.&nbsp; It is Water resistant.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bivouac.co.nz/outdoor-research-womens-verismo-hooded-jacket.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpsLkBRDpARIsAKoYI8ykY6qhOx7HmgPM-x5xTmLojh1tAXo15NMtrrG9gsVZnWaJdCWw3pgaAp0IEALw_wcB">https://www.bivouac.co.nz/outd.....wpsLkBRDpA</a></p> <p>It was $169 NZD - I could get a cheaper jacket of poorer quality and not with down - or I could keep looking.</p> <p>Jon liked it - I am wavering - what do you all think? </p> </p> <p>(The colour is photographing different to what it is - it is much greener than the pic is showing - a cross between emerald and jade and very clear and bright)</p> <p>ETA Added pic of me in existing puffer.</p>