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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: This Zara swing jacket or something like it https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:57:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rae on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071843 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 01:28:54 +0000 rae 1071843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alright, there is obviously a reason it did not come home. You all have talked me out of it... letting the sleeping dogs lie, and I will wear my navy blazer and be happy.  Thanks so much for saving me some time and trouble!! DonnaF on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071823 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:55:43 +0000 DonnaF 1071823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Somehow, I can't wrap my mind around that collar and neoprene being combined in a swing jacket; seems really discordant.  With your more than strong preference for breathability, I can't imagine neoprene working for you.  :(  My vote is to keep looking for something worthy of you as I'm not sure any alteration would be successful. Vildy on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071802 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:32:25 +0000 Vildy 1071802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it from the front. I guess the more times I look at it, the more I'm getting used to it. :D  The comment about the neoprene makes sense, though. Maybe take it home and leave the tags on and wear it around a bit to see if you're comfortable? catgirl on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071760 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:41:28 +0000 catgirl 1071760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it as is. rae on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071759 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:38:42 +0000 rae 1071759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hm, that is something to think about, Diana. It was loosefitting enough that there was lots of airflow. But I did not think to run around in it as if I were testing a coat. Diana on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071756 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:35:40 +0000 Diana 1071756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ok, voice of reason. Given your history with non breathable fabrics I think you need to step away from the neoprene. deb on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071748 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:26:06 +0000 deb 1071748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can you purchase then take to tailor to see what they say. If it will not work then you can return it. rae on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071747 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:23:47 +0000 rae 1071747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vildy, this one is neoprene. It is light weight but I would not say floaty. Any ideas on the alterations question? deb on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071744 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:18:11 +0000 deb 1071744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The pictures I posted are two different jackets. One is grey with short sleeves and the other is black with 3/4 sleeves. The black one is a ponte knit and the grey is a suiting fabric. Vildy on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071736 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:13:57 +0000 Vildy 1071736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have something this shape but it's cracked "patent" and kind of crisp floaty. The pic you're showing suggests a heaviness of the fabric. I can't see that a heavy trapeze shape is useful in any way. Diana on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071723 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:07:59 +0000 Diana 1071723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I think it either needs to be shorter or longer. I agree, at this length the side view is awkward. I haven't seen any though. AviaMariah on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071717 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:02:13 +0000 AviaMariah 1071717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can see what you don't like about the side view.  It's kind of "tent-y" while Deb's has a nice drape.  I'm guessing you'll find something that's perfect if you keep looking. deb on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071714 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 22:58:11 +0000 deb 1071714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear these and love them. rae on "This Zara swing jacket or something like it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-zara-swing-jacket-or-something-like-it#post-1071692 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 22:27:56 +0000 rae 1071692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I posted this as a near-miss in Una's Shoptoberfest thread.  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoptoberfesters-whats-been-bought">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....een-bought</a> I still think the side view is a little much for me, yet I can't stop thinking about it. The crispness paired with the surrendered waist, tailored shoulders, dramatic v of the collar...  Has anyone spied something like this but a little toned down in volume?  Or would you think there is a way to take in the back a smidge without killing it?