https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:27:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450568 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:39:30 +0000 kkards 1450568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what about something a little less athletic, but still functional, like a field jacket</p> <p>(sorry. i'm at work, and can't get ylf collect to work on this computer)<br />.<a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/84879?feat=612-GN1&#038;page=lined-freeport-field-jacket" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop.....eld-jacket</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450442 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:31:18 +0000 harmonica 1450442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you<b>, gauche</b>! Great suggestions! I do have a safari style jacket I'll try with the dresses I have in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450290 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:23:46 +0000 Anonymous 1450290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe the navy Banana Republic anorak Sveta posted about earlier?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450146 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:40:54 +0000 harmonica 1450146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>rachylou </b>and <b>isabel</b>! Your comments are very helpful to narrow down what I'm actually looking for. Keywords are: <ul> <li>structure </li> <li>solid colour</li> <li>urban </li> </ul> I need to get this sorted out in a few days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450139 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:18:47 +0000 Anonymous 1450139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the two you've shown, the first one looks more transitional to me because the design is a little better, and the look is more urban and dressy.<br />The more structured jacket idea is a good one, especially in a solid color, and I would <i>not&nbsp;</i>buy a knit version if you want to size up as I think the jacket in photo 4 looks too droopy for anything but gear.<br />Maybe try&nbsp;looking at the true sporting goods&nbsp;web sites like Backcountry&nbsp;for ideas about brands (check their sales too!)&nbsp;and since you're trying to make one piece of clothing work for at least two style changes, if it's possible, spending a little more might get you something much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450134 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:10:31 +0000 rachylou 1450134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The gingham dress is fantastic. I agree the pattern on #1 will make it hard to use with anything but solid colour street clothes. I'm not that excited about the aqua jacket, tho, even if it's a solid colour. I find it a little bit like princess pink... and you're a city dweller yes? I think aqua is better in less urban environments... the pants look good to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450116 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:39:09 +0000 harmonica 1450116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice jacket! I really like the olive green. </p> <p>I'll dig into my closet and see what I can find. I don't want to spend too much money right now either. I have a neon/reflex yellow windbreaker for cycling on top of my gear wish list, but that would definitely be an extreme juxtaposition. I might just save my bucks for that one and choose another jacket that I already have (even if it's not 100% match stylewise) for the upcoming trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450113 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:33:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1450113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the gray Puma one could work ok. It doesn't have the drawstring collar that the Nike did and the logo is less obtrusive.</p> <p>If this is for traveling, I understand that sometimes fashion needs to take a back seat to practicality. What I usually do for trips is try to cover the dressy/casual divide and forget about gear and working out entirely, but that's just me. ;)</p> <p>Eddie Bauer has a Travex line which includes several jackets like the one below - probably won't work for your upcoming trip but good to keep in mind for the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450107 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:26:09 +0000 harmonica 1450107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about this one? It is not as structured and more gearish than Zella, but I like the colour and the contrast colour. </p> <p>PR Pure Nightcat Jacket, colour turbulence. Here is front and back view of the jacket in black <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Puma-Womens-Pure-Nightcat-Jacket/dp/B00FNHXB8I" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Puma-Wom.....B00FNHXB8I</a> </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450100 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:11:00 +0000 harmonica 1450100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Diana!</b> I really like your suggestion. I can see this style transition more easily with dress, jeans/pants and shorts. I'll have to see what I can find in store here. Online shopping will take too many days. I should've started the pre-packing process earlier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450098 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:01:13 +0000 Diana 1450098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd go for something with a bit more structure and probably in a solid color (the grey with the swoosh looks too casual to me).&nbsp; I know you probably can't get Zella over there (it's a nordstrom house brand) but maybe something along the lines of this?&nbsp; I think that the collar makes it better for a casual-to-dressy piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450083 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:16:21 +0000 harmonica 1450083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Laura</b>! I do agree that mixing gear and dressy is a tricky one, and I'm more in favor of keeping them separate when in my home/work life. When traveling, I do want to pack as light as possible and pack pieces that are super versatile and can transition from dressy to casual to gear. Well, as I write I'm thinking that I'm way too demanding. :-)</p> <p>Anyway, I do have several knit cardigans in different styles and I'll pack 1-2. I just need a windproof layer for evenings with casual family dinners at restaurants. I do want to wear a dress at evenings, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know I'll be doing yoga outdoors and going for walks and I might need a&nbsp;wind proof layer for that.</p> <p>I'll bring three pair of black shoes: low heeled gladiator sandals, ballerinas and sneakers.Black bookends my hair that's always so easy-peasy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1450071 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:57:44 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1450071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, 4 transitions better than 1, just because of the big swoosh on 1. But then, I am not a big fan of mixing sporty with dressy. Others might enjoy the dramatic juxtaposition.</p> <p>What about something knit - would that be functional enough? I had a black sweatshirt knit zip front jacket for a while that worked for gear and as a casual cardigan - not necessarily with dresses, but with jeans and nice tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/transitional-windbreaker#post-1449955 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:09:04 +0000 harmonica 1449955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking for a windbreaker that can transition from gear to casual wear. I would like it to go with <b>dresses</b> as well as jeans/ pants and shorts<b>. </b></p> <p><b><br /> </b></p> <p><b></b>Could you see this <b>#1 Nike City Jacket Aop</b> with a dress (like<b> #2</b> or <b>#3</b>)?<br /><b>#4</b> another jacket option, but this is even more sporty</p> <p> I might be asking too much. </p> <p>Thank you for looking and commenting. </p> <p>ETA: <b>#5</b> Casall essential stretch pants. The windbreaker should also go with these training pants. Maybe a more tailored jacket is what I'm looking for?</p>