https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-this-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:43:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-this-blazer#post-1077225 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 01:13:48 +0000 carol3012 1077225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome, it's great to hear that kind of feedback.&nbsp; I'll go ahead and order it, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-this-blazer#post-1077221 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 01:10:29 +0000 K. Period. 1077221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It took me a long time to warm up to metallic tweeds. &nbsp;They seemed really bold to me. &nbsp;I'm a lawyer (partner, midsized firm),&nbsp;so probably have similar work appropriate limits as you. &nbsp;However, once I bought a metallic tweed, I found it went with everything and didn't seem&nbsp;particularly bold. You get used to them,&nbsp;especially when you have a subtle one like the one you picked out. &nbsp;And I wear mine all the time with basic colors without it appearing to clash. &nbsp;The skirt in my&nbsp;recent WIW is a metallic tweed (but it has a whole bunch more going on). A little edgier look for my office, but perfectly business appropriate. </p> <p>I think your jacket pick will be great. &nbsp;Why not order it and see?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-this-blazer#post-1077142 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:55:42 +0000 carol3012 1077142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a professional blazer for upcoming interviews and I figured I'd pounce on the half annual sale while I could.&nbsp; I found this one I really liked:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/halogen-jacquard-one-button-blazer-petite/3518209?origin=category&amp;BaseUrl=Petite" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ha.....038;BaseUr</a></p> <p>What I like about it: <br />-Metallic, so it's a fun spin of a dark neutral (yay, it's fun!)<br />-Dark gray; I can deal with that color, although the rest of my wardrobe is black for professional wear<br />-The seams on the back look like this will conform to my body so it won't be very boxy<br />-It's lined</p> <p>What I'm not sure about:<br />-it's a 3/4 sleeve (what if it gets cold and I want to wear a full sleeve one?); but I like the casual look of a 3/4 sleeve, plus it hits me in a better spot on my arm<br />-Are metallics considered appropriate for professional wear?&nbsp; I work in healthcare so while we're business casual oftentimes, we're not out there in the outrageous aisle either<br />-Will it be too shiny/too gray so it won't match with the rest of what I wear (I typically wear black, white and navy for the majority of my wardrobe..it looks quite drab as of now)<br />-Will it fit?!&nbsp; Plus those pockets; will they hit me at a wrong angle?</p> <p>Even though I don't like blazers, I can consider this for something I'd enjoy to wear for a more formal of my casual outings.&nbsp; Although the thing is, I'm buying things mainly to further a professional capsule and this may not be completely for that because it's a bit different.&nbsp; Does anyone have any thoughts on it?&nbsp; (It'd be much appreciated!)</p> <p>Of course, most of these questions can be answered once I actually put it on, but I don't want to bother if it's not going to be well accepted in a professional background to begin with!&nbsp; I have no idea what is the etiquette when everyone I know tends to dress safely to avoid setting off bad impressions. </p>