https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-search-for-the-perfect-utility-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-search-for-the-perfect-utility-jacket#post-723206 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:39:28 +0000 unfrumped 723206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like dressier versions, including safari styles and lined jackets, Banana Republic had a couple of great jackets this summer, including a great brown linen that was too shortwaisted for me . Coldwater Creek also has utility/ safari styles- run boxy but sometimes less so and could work in petites/ small. I like EB too- still wearing one of theirs, but haven't liked any recent versions. More options in summer, I think , though now may be in sale section of all the on- line shops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-search-for-the-perfect-utility-jacket#post-722962 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:39:56 +0000 CK 722962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Shiny's! And yes, that's Ann Taylor Loft. Unfortunately they're not carrying that jacket or anything similar currently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-search-for-the-perfect-utility-jacket#post-722578 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:36:19 +0000 pil 722578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, also a petite, posted a couple photos of hers in my pencil skirt thread, they're down toward the bottom of the thread. She said it is ATL but I'm not sure what that is - Ann Taylor Loft maybe?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-pencil-skirt" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ncil-skirt</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-search-for-the-perfect-utility-jacket#post-722358 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:49:30 +0000 CK 722358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's recent blog post really hit home, because I have been searching for a utility jacket for the last few years. I have tried ones from Gap, Old Navy, Eddie Bauer, and a few other places, but none of them have worked, even though this is SO my style. My problem is, I am petite, busty, broad shouldered and short waisted. So, the jackets with epaulets on the shoulders or big chest pockets (most seem to have one or the other!) don't usually work for me. Also, I prefer them somewhat fitter or with a cinched waist (rather than belted) - too boxy and they seem to overwhelm my small frame.</p> <p>If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears! </p>