https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 15:16:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell/page/2#post-86950 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:52:44 +0000 shana 86950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the better jacket for a steal - it can't be better than that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell/page/2#post-86920 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:09:02 +0000 Patience 86920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get to comment in time, but I do like the first one better too. Glad it all worked out. The second jacket is officially the splurge since it cost more, but it sounds like the original prices were approximately the same and you just got a great deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell/page/2#post-86917 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:59:56 +0000 medusa 86917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find! Congrats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86883 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:42:20 +0000 marianna 86883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew the second one was from Gap! Congrats on your awesome steal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86862 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:58:43 +0000 Sarah 86862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm ecstatic, actually. I love the look of jeans and jackets and navy is one of my best colors. I love the look for casual Friday or weekends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86856 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:45:36 +0000 mummy2thea 86856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great price great blazer, bet you are chuffed with that purchase! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86849 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:40:39 +0000 cciele 86849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a great buy Sarah! You did good, girl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86826 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:49:58 +0000 rute 86826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow!!!! What a great deal!!!! Never thought jacket one was the cheappest!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86812 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:27:02 +0000 Kristen 86812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in late to say I did think #2 was going to have the higher price, but #1 was a a better fit. So glad you scored on that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86811 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:16:39 +0000 Laura 86811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm surprised! I hadn't commented but felt that #1 was more expensive looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86809 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:15:06 +0000 Vani 86809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thats so awesome Sarah. A great blazer at a great price I love the first one on you too. Looks lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86808 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:03:24 +0000 Sarah 86808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow ladies, thank you for your comments! This was fun. :)<br /> Splurge and steal are relative terms for sure.<br /> So here's the deal.<br /> Jacket #1 is from Express. I'm assuming it's a return to the store from an online purchase because our store doesn't carry the finer jackets like that usually. The red line price was $80 so I have no idea what the original price was, however, with additional sales (not coupons) I got it for $30.<br /> Jacket #2 is from the Gap - full price at $98. I tried it in the store and I liked it. I was afraid they'd sell out here in Austin since it's a lighter weight wool. The wool tweed jacket I want will probably not be sold out considering our current temps.<br /> Anyway. After I got the Gap jacket we went down the road to Express and I found that jacket.<br /> Once I got home I compared the two and hands down liked the Express better. Both in fit and look. The only thing I like better about the Gap jacket is the single vent in the bag, vs. the Express jacket with the double vent.<br /> I plan to wear mine as smart casual - with jeans, boots, and graphic tees.<br /> So thanks again for participating in my thread and for our overwhelming support for my favorite jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86775 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:11:42 +0000 rute 86775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer jacket one.. it seems of better quality, the fabric, the inside, the buttons.. lovely piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86749 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:39:10 +0000 MimiinAtl 86749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm new here... and loving the website! Thought your pics were great. I too agree that Picture 1 of the blazer gets my vote. The stitching on Pic 2 seemed a bit to obvious and I didn't like that. Love your idea about exchanging buttons for a better/fresher look. I need to do that on some items! Let us know what the Splurge &#38; Steal and also which one you picked!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86733 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:47:36 +0000 shana 86733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone else - number one (splurge - J crew??) looks like a better fit overall, particularly in the shoulders. I also think it looks like more of a classic piece and worth spending the extra money on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86724 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:35:45 +0000 shannon 86724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without looking at anyone's response I think the first jacket is the splurge. It looks better hanging on the hanger. The quality looks better when enlarged. They both look like they fit you good, but the first one seems to lay better on you as well. Now, I'm going to go read the posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86717 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:18:57 +0000 cciele 86717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like #1 the best -- the fabric and stitching looks nicer to me. I like how you have styled the blazer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86714 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:14:31 +0000 taylor 86714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 Just by the structure and the way it hangs it looks like better quality...(hope you got it for a steal:) , but from the photo it looks like a nice splurge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86713 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:06:24 +0000 April 86713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Sarah? </p> <p>Hey, if number one is the steal, grab it and run since the consensus here (and I agree) is that it looks more expensive in every way.</p> <p>But tell us, tell us which is which! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86679 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:11:42 +0000 mummy2thea 86679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am voting for the jacket no.1 as well. I would say that this one is the splurge, I am looking forward to hearing which one you choose and which one is the most expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86666 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:48:34 +0000 medusa 86666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to study your photos before reading the comments, and I thought the first jacket looked more expensive.</p> <p>When are you going to reveal the truth? I'm suffering from suspense. :-)</p> <p>Both jackets look good. It was hard for me to see a big difference. The first one looks like a more classic style, and the second one a more slouchy style. But it seemed like a subtle difference to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86649 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:00:25 +0000 Louise 86649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like number one the best, the cut,colour,fit and fabric look better on this one. I'd like to say this one is the splurge but i've got a horrible feeling it will be the second one which is the most expensive x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86631 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:41:49 +0000 anne 86631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also guessing no 1 is the splurge </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86628 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:12:04 +0000 RoseandJoan 86628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both Jackets are beautiful, like you posted you can always change the buttons. However I'm leaning toward jacket 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86616 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:41:20 +0000 marianna 86616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the second one from Gap? I think the tag looks like a Gap tag. I might be wrong. :)</p> <p>The first one looks more luxurious to my eyes. But they're so similar that I'd probably go with the less expensive one if it is considerably less expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86614 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:30:55 +0000 Anonymous 86614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting question Sarah. I feel the first one has a cleaner, nicer line to it. However that does not mean it was the splurge because I see alot of designer items that are intentionaly made to look pretty frumpy. But I'm still going to go with my first impression and guess that the first one was the splurge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86612 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:23:12 +0000 julijuli 86612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too. I think the fit of #1 is just a bit better. Not sure if it's the splurge but it seems to be a little more well made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86598 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:59:44 +0000 Anonymous 86598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with all the others. I like the first one best because of the buttons, but the style, length, fit, etc. seem almost identical otherwise. Does one wrinkle more easily than the other? A navy blazer seems like a timeless piece. Get the one that makes you feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86589 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:29:40 +0000 Maya 86589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the first one too. I think the gold hardware of the second one is off-putting for me, but certainly not by a longshot. If the second one is cheaper, I would go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/splurge-or-steal-can-you-tell#post-86586 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:27:53 +0000 bella 86586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one slightly better as well. But the second is one is equally nice so no need to go for the more expensive one, especially if the price difference is significant. </p>