https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:49:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1849839 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 17:06:26 +0000 Emi 1849839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. Are there any issues with altering the sleeves? There are button holes and I thought that might be a problem. Trying to decide between keeping and returning a Smythe blazer myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1334489 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:22:05 +0000 AviaMariah 1334489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you can try a size down. &nbsp;I love the back details!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1334479 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:13:12 +0000 Tanya 1334479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very glad you ordered a size down, as it is one stunning jacket!&nbsp; Looking forward to the comparison. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1334476 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:10:14 +0000 Beth 1334476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great input from you all, thank you! I appreciate the critical eye, especially since this is an investment piece and needs to be right. I've ordered a size down and will post a comparison soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327384 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 00:15:40 +0000 Gigi 1327384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try the next size down before giving up. There is some rumpling on the sides of the bust, which may indicate extra material.</p> <p>I wasn't sure what to think about the cutout, but now that I see it IRL, I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327367 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:51:42 +0000 Nicole D 1327367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the front view and I too wonder if a simple alteration would make it perfect. &nbsp; Back view is nice and interesting with the cutout.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327264 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:46:05 +0000 Lyn D. 1327264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is difficult when you can't try-on a couple of sizes at once, and I understand &nbsp;with a HEWI that you want it to be perfect!<br />If you really love it and the idea of it, &nbsp;I would recommend trying a size down too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327259 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:35:13 +0000 Janet 1327259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I like this a lot, but the fit seems a little off. Smythe seems to be really tricky! It seems a little long on you, and it might be a little roomy in the shoulder, but I don't think it looks big through the body. I'm not so sure a size down will be the answer, but it may be worth a try. </p> <p>Beautiful jacket though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327254 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:25:36 +0000 kkards 1327254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I like this so much better on you them the model. Some how on her the front looked boring and traditional and out of kilter with the back. On you, it seems flow better. Anyway, I like the way this fits but it's hard to tell from a picture. If it feels to big, definitely try the size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327243 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:15:27 +0000 Style Fan 1327243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks a size big too me.&nbsp; I am not sure about the length.&nbsp; IMHO it looks a bit overwhelming.&nbsp; The jacket is beautiful and the colour is gorgeous on you.&nbsp; I would shop around.&nbsp; There are more Smthye jackets coming.&nbsp; I have been waiting 10 years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327213 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:39:19 +0000 Suz 1327213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try a size down if Saks has it. (That's where you got it, right?) But I like this length. Blazers are running longer now overall. This one is meant to be this long, I suspect. Sleeve alteration should not be too difficult if there are no buttons on the sleeves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327199 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Deb 1327199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This jacket looks lovely on you but I'm with HJ....a size down will solve your sleeve length problem and it may sit better on your shoulders. There seems to be a slight gape across the upper back too. Personally, I think this style of jacket looks best when worn open which means you can afford to err on the smaller side. It's a lovely classic jacket and it certainly doesn't look cheap, so it would be worth getting the right fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327197 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:02:15 +0000 bella 1327197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not really that crazy about the cut on the back either. I think it draws the eye to the wearer's derriere.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327195 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:57:32 +0000 Anonymous 1327195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth - does Nordstrom not offer free tailoring on things at this price point? &nbsp;I too wear a 4/6 in a jacket, and my Smythe blazer is an 8. &nbsp;Not sure sleeve length is going to be that different on a size down - the difference would typically be in the chest/shoulder area, right? &nbsp;I know the boutique I bought mine at offers free tailoring (within reason) on things like this - and Nord, being known for their great customer service, maybe does too!</p> <p>I LOVE the jacket on you, and don't think the front length is off at a all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327192 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:50:16 +0000 carter 1327192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually prefer the length on you to the length on the model. I bet the store can give you sleeve length on the next size down. You only need 1-1.5" shorter. Amazing blazer. Hope you keep trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327189 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:43:55 +0000 HJ 1327189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try a size down. When I got mine I ordered a 4 and a 6 because everything I read suggested it ran small and the 4 was the clear winner (I'm normally a 2 or 4 depending on brand). It looks great on you so hopefully sizing down will do the trick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327054 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:47:34 +0000 Beth 1327054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, the more I think about it, the more I think sizing down might be an option. Hm. It sounds as though both you and Neel like the body length, which is growing on me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327047 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:43:13 +0000 Neel 1327047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love this on you!! Such a stunning jacket and the color is beautiful on you. I agree that the sleeves are long but I don't think the jacket is too long in the front though and it fits beautifully everywhere else. But I am not really a fit expert ... Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327046 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:38:44 +0000 Sveta 1327046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's too bad but the sleeves are too long I like the body length though.<br />Can you try a size down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-smythe-navy-blazer-has-arrived-and#post-1327036 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:16:52 +0000 Beth 1327036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...alas, it's a pass. The quality, as expected, is beautiful, and the sizing is comparable to the NAS equestrian version with a very slight bit of extra room. &nbsp;I usually wear a 4/6 in jackets and this is an 8.</p> <p>It's long, though. I think the length looks fine from the back (such a cool cut-out), but it feels and looks to my eyes slightly too long from the front, and the sleeves are definitely too long. Even on sale, it's too expensive to have the additional cost of having the sleeves shortened. This needed to be a 10/10 to keep.</p> <p>*sigh* I reeaally wanted it to work out, but unless you guys see something different, it's going back.&nbsp; </p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p>