https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:18:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889524 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:00:28 +0000 RobinF 1889524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't notice the shoulder until Angie mentioned it, but as has been said, I think that is the way it is meant to fit. Not being lined makes it easier to alter but I still kind of like it as is. I particularly like the last two looks with the dress and tights. Looks very modern. I don't think it is bad with the jeans but I think the top underneath isn't quite working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889471 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:58:40 +0000 Aquamarine 1889471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see a shoulder problem either but Angie is the expert. Is there any way you can get someone to take some photos of you with your arms by your side. Front and back? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889469 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:53:44 +0000 kkards 1889469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love #5!! IMO this jacket was made for the adidas sneakers!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889463 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:42:27 +0000 gryffin 1889463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. I have a sugar eye for this look and I really like how you've styled it. Agree proportions and silhouette are of the day. Jaieen remember photos are static. As others mentioned you are in an unnatural position w your shoulders are lifted. You are not seeing it in a natural position in motion. It's also to my eye a swacket - cardi jacket. Unless the tweed is very firm and lined it won't have the crispness. IRO tweed jackets would be comparable. I would personally forget the shoulders. The "whole" look is elegant, fun, comfortable and versatile. No one IRL will notice although a Good tailor might be able to tweak shoulder pads to support this area, but, well it wouldn't bother me. Just love it on you. But you have to be happy. But big thumbs up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889291 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:37:47 +0000 approprio 1889291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with <b>tulle</b> about this being a problem with the era and not the fit.&nbsp;I have a couple of '80's vintage jackets which are similar in&nbsp;proportion, and I love them dearly so I'm happy to wear them as they are. </p> <p>If you like this jacket as it is, I'd say do the same, but make the styling as contemporary as possible. I love this with EF and sneakers or booties, less sure about it with the jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889245 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:49:49 +0000 LaPed 1889245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you've styled it, especially #3. I see what people are saying about the big shoulders. Like others, I'd be tempted to do a little surgery and remove the shoulder pads, and see if you can tame the extra fabric at the shoulders a bit. Especially since it's a thrift score, there's really no harm in trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889243 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:41:36 +0000 tulle 1889243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket fits you beautifully in the torso, really, so I don't think this is a size problem so much as a fashion-era problem.&nbsp; This style was very popular in the late '80s &amp; early '90s:&nbsp; slightly extended shoulder, padded, and a fuller, sometimes puffed, upper sleeve.&nbsp; That's one problem with vintage thrifted things--I know too well!&nbsp; Certain details can just make a piece look dated. If I had this jacket, it would be pinned, sleeves removed, and possibly on its way to being ruined right now!&nbsp; Seriously, one warning about altering it:&nbsp; it looks like the shoulder (from neckline to sleeve) needs to be shortened about an inch, the armhole tightened and sleeve narrowed.&nbsp; When put back together, this will shorten the sleeve to "bracelet" length, which, though appropriate for the style, is something you might not want at all. You may prefer just to wear it as you've styled it here, and enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889122 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:55:26 +0000 Anonymous 1889122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of the styling options you've shown here - and can't comment on the fit as holding up one's arm to take a picture always throws off the look. I didn't notice until Angie pointed it out, but even still, I'm not I'm seeing what she is - not knowing what your body looks like underneath ,etc - which sounds weirder than I mean it &nbsp;to . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889120 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:52:46 +0000 Cardiff girl 1889120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it ,I agree that it’s short but layering a longer top underneath as you have done works or wearing it with high waisted bottoms.I like it with the dress and leggings ,I think wearing it with blue things to pull the blue in it out is a nice idea.Because a tweed jacket can be seen as a more mature look l think I would tend to go modern with the rest of the outfit,avoid anything that says miss Marple.! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889119 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:51:06 +0000 Angie 1889119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet,</b> you were dead right to go for the tweed. The palette is lovely on you. Like <b>Suz</b> mentioned, you are generally buying your clothes a size too big - sometimes two sizes. This jacket fits nicely on the torso, but the sleeves and shoulders don't fit. Almost there and I like the styling creativity too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889116 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:46:33 +0000 Bonnie 1889116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful jacket and I would definitely try to style it. No suggestions, just try different options - you never know what works until you see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889113 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:43:56 +0000 cindysmith 1889113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great on you!</p> <p>I'm kind of weird, and would totally rock that jacket with high waisted skinnies and a slightly edgy black boot (or my tactical boots). But I'm weird, so there is that</p> <p>It's a versatile jacket, and it isn't too short. It might require some thought about what pants to wear with it for me, but it looks great on you.</p> <p>Shoulder pads can definitely be removed by a skilled tailor, and will actually change the way it hangs on you (might add a wee tiny bit of length).</p> <p>Great score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889057 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:34:33 +0000 Mainelady 1889057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You found a beautiful jacket! If you love it, see if it is worth it to have the shoulder pads taken out and the shoulders altered. I like it with jeans and think it would look great with a slimmer fitting pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1889037 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:40:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 1889037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot! I can see what Angle means now she says but honestly didn't notice when I first looked at the pics and liked it. If it's comfy I'd consider wearing for a while anyway, for fun. Because fun, fun,fun is more my mantra than Sterling's fit, fit, fit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888984 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:18:00 +0000 Cee 1888984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may need to seek a tailor, wear a chunky knit sweater underneath or get some gridiron shoulder pads to fill that tweedy mutha out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888968 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:49:54 +0000 JAileen 1888968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, altering it. I might look into it. I genuinely thought it fit great. It feels great. It is unlined. The fabric is fantastic. It’s very firm yet just has a slight stretch. It’s beautifully made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888967 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:49:40 +0000 rachylou 1888967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. I quite like it with the sneakers... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888954 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:21:27 +0000 Suz 1888954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colours are your colours and the texture is great. But you know what? You're still buying clothes a bit large for you, I think! Sometimes this happens after weight loss. My mother did this for <b>YEARS...</b>it just felt impossible to her that she could be her new size and she would not even look at clothes in that size... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888951 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:17:07 +0000 tulle 1888951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J'aileen, that jacket would have called to me, too!&nbsp; I love the colors of the tweed, and the classic Chanel look.&nbsp; Sadly, I have to agree with Angie:&nbsp; the shoulders spoil that look.&nbsp; Chanel's jackets were famous for their high, small armholes and neat shoulder line, and this jacket--from the&nbsp; big-shouldered '80s/'90s period?--doesn't have those.&nbsp; Is it unlined?&nbsp; If so, it might be worth trying an alteration, though shoulders can be tricky.&nbsp; I would risk it, I think;&nbsp; St. John's quality is super. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888907 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:04 +0000 Anonymous 1888907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you have styled the tweed jacket to remove any hint of stuffiness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888904 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:57:41 +0000 Vildy 1888904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh man, I was hypnotized by the tweed and didn't even see the baggy upper arm until Angie mentioned it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888902 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:57:09 +0000 JAileen 1888902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, oh no! I thought the shoulders were good, actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888897 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:47:02 +0000 Angie 1888897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, sorry to be a wet blanket but the shoulders do not fit well. They don't look crisp and sharp. Baggy and roomy, especially on the crown of the sleeve - not a clean fit. I vote pass it on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888879 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:51:52 +0000 The Cat 1888879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good buy. I like it with the jeans. I guess corduroys would be a good match too. Or an A-line skirt in blue suede (or a similar fabric). I imagine the tweed jacket will look great with booties, long riding boots, loafers, oxfords ... Lots of possibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888877 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:45:29 +0000 Jenn 1888877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great with the skirt and boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888876 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:45:29 +0000 Helena 1888876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it JAileen, particularly with the jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-a-newold-tweed-jacket#post-1888871 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:42:13 +0000 JAileen 1888871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thrifted this St John tweed jacket just before we went out of town, and then I forgot about it. The fit feels perfect, although it has shoulder pads (probably removable), and is very short in length. I really like the blue and grey tweed fabric. </p> <p>What do you think? Is it too short for jeans? How about with EF skirted leggings? Do you like it with booties or sneakers, or do think something else would be better? </p> <p>Was this a good buy or a mistake? </p>