https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:30:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359487 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:13:31 +0000 Ket 2359487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just shine in this color and style! I hope you keep it, MsMaven &lt;3 I like slim jackets but this is a fantastic fit on you! Slouchy enough to be on trend but not baggy or misshapen whatsoever. </p> <p>xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359471 Tue, 07 May 2024 12:41:14 +0000 RobinF 2359471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this, but I am glad you are keeping it! The color is gorgeous and looks like a great fit - an easy throw-on-and-go kind of piece.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359429 Mon, 06 May 2024 17:57:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2359429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are rocking this jacket, Ms Maven. I love the latest versions with the top, red sandals, dark jeans, and the two different scarves. The scrunched sleeves look terrific, too. Glad you are keeping it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359408 Mon, 06 May 2024 06:07:02 +0000 avicennia 2359408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to this thread as I’ve been traveling, sorry! It’s a lovely color ant style. But it looks a bit loose MsMaven would you consider taking the jacket to a tailor and having it altered? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359378 Sat, 04 May 2024 23:58:47 +0000 Angie 2359378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! It keeps getting better, <b>MsMaven</b>!</p> <p>LOVE those patterned scarves with the blazer. The pushed back sleeves make quite the difference :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359373 Sat, 04 May 2024 22:38:00 +0000 madeline 2359373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to that jacket! Looks great on you.<br /> Love the color and the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359370 Sat, 04 May 2024 22:22:10 +0000 MsMaven 2359370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm keeping it. Ironed the packing wrinkles, pushed up the sleeves, but didn't realize as I posed that the sleeves were sliding down. I think I'll have to push them above the elbows.&nbsp;</p> <p>I include photos of 2 other scarves I bought last year. You can see I've been searching for something like this to wear with them.&nbsp;</p> <p>My photos include Sharkie, who will be 16 in August. He's healthier now than he was a year ago when little pal Jett (nearly same age) suddenly became ill and died. He just saw the vet, who said he doesn't have to try to diet anymore! A 20 pound 16 year old male is entitled to enjoy is golden years eating whatever he wants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359357 Sat, 04 May 2024 15:36:23 +0000 Bonnie 2359357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blazer looks great! Hope you keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359352 Sat, 04 May 2024 12:04:48 +0000 Brooklyn 2359352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw this on you my first thought was “YES”. Thumbs up!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359349 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:06:13 +0000 ChristelJ 2359349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the crowd that loves this blazer on you! You look fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359340 Sat, 04 May 2024 03:31:34 +0000 Cee 2359340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 'em both and great news re your eyes ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359319 Fri, 03 May 2024 17:09:24 +0000 BlueJay 2359319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Lovely colour on you <b>MsMaven</b>!<b> </b>I like how you styled it. I look forward to future pics.<b></b><b></b></p> <p></p> <b><br /> </b> <p><b>Mary Beth</b>, ahaha! Thank you for a good laugh today! Laughing because my dad likes to talk too, and given the right circumstances, so do I. (But interesting about aggregate reviews!)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359310 Fri, 03 May 2024 16:09:18 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2359310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love this jacket - it suits you well, and I love the color for you!&nbsp; &nbsp;The way you styled it with the striped blouse and the scarf, evokes sunshine and happiness!</p> <p>I was looking at both blazers on their respective websites.&nbsp; &nbsp;The BR one has 845 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars.&nbsp; &nbsp;Objectively, it looks as though there is/was a sweepstakes happening where reviews get extra chances to win, so that may be why there are so many reviews.&nbsp; &nbsp; That said, people seem consistently happy with this jacket.</p> <p>The Boden jacket has 19 reviews, and here is where it gets interesting:&nbsp; at the top of the page, right under the name, it looks like this jacket has 4/5 stars rating.&nbsp; &nbsp;When I clicked on the reviews link to read what people are saying, it took me to the bottom of the page, where it looks like the aggregate is actually 3.5/5 stars.&nbsp; Iiiiinteresting.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'm going to start looking at that on other shopping websites.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Overall, the Boden reviews are mixed as to sizing:&nbsp; some people say it fit perfectly, in their normal size, and other folks say they have to size up.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> </p> <p>***ETA:&nbsp; I just looked at the length of this reply and realized... I have become my dad.&nbsp; Yikes.***</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359306 Fri, 03 May 2024 15:08:26 +0000 Suz 2359306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket on you -- it's&nbsp; a fantastic colour and an easy, comfortable shape. You look great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359291 Fri, 03 May 2024 11:06:07 +0000 kkards 2359291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a happy fun color, perfect for spring/summer. &nbsp;What a nice addition to your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359289 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:39:00 +0000 Mirjana 2359289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others, that yellow blazer is gorgeous on you. I love the color and how it fits. Absolutely beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359286 Fri, 03 May 2024 05:52:14 +0000 slim cat 2359286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love sunny yellow blazer on you - great new addition to the spring/summer wardrobe! The relaxed fit feels current and fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359280 Fri, 03 May 2024 02:14:38 +0000 Zaeobi 2359280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous colour on you - it's like a pale saffron or mango buttercream. I prefer yellow items in this shade too (albeit slightly darker/ more saturated). </p> <p>Agree with the others that it fits well at key points (especially through the shoulders), so the fluid fit doesn't overwhelm. Looking forward to seeing you wear it with the sleeves rolled or scrunched up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359278 Fri, 03 May 2024 01:30:51 +0000 Jaime 2359278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great color! You are rocking it already but look forward to the next photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359277 Fri, 03 May 2024 01:22:25 +0000 MsMaven 2359277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried the blazer on--sleeves come to my wrist bone, then pushed them up--what a difference! I'll press the jacket tomorrow and take a new photo. With shoes other than my walking shoes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359276 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:57:11 +0000 MsMary 2359276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG that looks amazing!!! Great find!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359275 Thu, 02 May 2024 23:40:24 +0000 MsMaven 2359275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much <b>Firecracker</b> and <b>Angie.&nbsp;</b>I hadn't even thought about the length of the sleeves--too much of my life too-short sleeves have been the problem. Since this is a warm weather blazer, I won't be wearing heavier tops, maybe even short sleeve tops, so the rolled sleeve should be great.</p> <p>I'm used to wearing more fitted, formal blazers, so I need to get used to the "slouchy" fit. Better for summer anyway.</p> <p>Thanks so much for the encouragement, Angie.&nbsp;</p> <p>In November I had my cataract surgery. I hadn't realized how much I was looking through a smokey, dull haze. Now my hair looks different to me, as well as some colors. Of course, I see my wrinkles better. I've been going through a period of experimenting to find new make up colors, especially lipstick. Lots of experimenting ahead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359274 Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:50 +0000 Angie 2359274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>MsMaven</b>, allow me to give you the encouragement you need:</p> <p>YOU ROCK THIS MANGO BLAZER! :)</p> <p>It's KILLER fab - IF the sleeves aren't too long.....so check that. (You can also scrunch the sleeves, or turn them back, if you like those ideas).&nbsp;</p> <p>Super fab with the top in #4 and the scarf in #5. Wonderful with your hair!</p> <p>WINNER! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359273 Thu, 02 May 2024 23:25:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2359273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think it looks great on you. That color lights up your features, and the fit looks really good. It has the cool boyfriend look that I really like--without being oversized or sloppy looking--and I think you wear it well! You might even roll the sleeves up twice sometimes, to play up that casual feel. I like it with what you've tried it on with here. Looks great with those light straight-leg pants and sneakers. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Your dark blazer looks fantastic, too, and the Boden blazer looks like it is a closer match to that style. The Boden blazer has a little bit of shaping at the waist, and the two-button style is more fitted usually. Would you consider ordering it to compare? Or can you imagine wearing the BR one, being happy for its slightly different vibe, and putting the Boden possibility out of your mind? <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-island-gold-blazer#post-2359270 Thu, 02 May 2024 21:08:12 +0000 MsMaven 2359270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A month ago I saw a yellow blazer on Corporette. Oh, I've been looking for more yellow items, but it has to be my yellow. I prefer a slightly golden or pastel hue. This was on sale at BR Factory, down from $168. I wasn't sure, found #2 on Boden, $250, not on sale. After 2 weeks I decided on the BR and found out I had some points, so the jacket cost $68.&nbsp;</p> <p>BR is 93% polyester, 7% spandex, machine washable.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=804132181&amp;cid=1091198&amp;pcid=1091198&amp;vid=1&amp;nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s%20Clothing%3ABlazers&amp;cpos=22&amp;cexp=368&amp;kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1091198&amp;cvar=2363&amp;ctype=Listing&amp;cpid=res24050214528842067126576#pdp-page-content">https://bananarepublicfactory......8&#038;pci</a></p> <p>Now, I could afford the Boden, it's just that since Covid I've trained myself to only buy sale or cheaper items.&nbsp;</p> <p>The BR Factory jacket is a little oversize and slouchy, but I got my regular size. It arrived wrinkled, but I steamed it. I still need to press it. I put it in the to-be-ironed closet and got busy. Got it out today. Photos taken several weeks apart. Still has the price tag on, but I need some reassurance. I added an early BR jacket, (2017) that I still love and wear, but not often.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think I need a little makeup to wear this.&nbsp;</p> <p>## 3,4,5 closed, open, with a Novica scarf I bought last year for the color but haven't worn yet.&nbsp;</p> <p>##6, 7 side and back. You can see I have some kyphosis. Have been doing PT and continue exercises, but collars don't sit close to my neck.&nbsp;<br />I've been reading threads on Twitter (always Twitter to me) by Derek Guy, who's an expert on men's tailoring. This has made me extra conscious of this problem on my own self.&nbsp;</p> <p>#8 BR patterned wool blazer bought it 2017. Sorry a fuzzy photo, but this is the way I like my blazers to fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm looking for some encouragement. Is this oversized casual blazer ok for me? The Boden is linen, which is one of the reasons I hesitate.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tell me what you think. I'm probably going to keep it as a casual summer blazer.</p> <p>Apologies for not taking time to do Finds.&nbsp; </p>