https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 01:38:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418434 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:39:58 +0000 Tania 1418434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, folks.</p> <p>Firecracker and Runcarla, thanks for pointing out the fullness/roominess for a sweater. It makes sense to me, but I would not have picked up on that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418391 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:27:35 +0000 Dimity 1418391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good on you for maintaining a consistent size for so long! I like the jacket, and with cuts becoming roomier, it's probably fashion forward rather than dated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418363 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:12:22 +0000 retailgirl 1418363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a men's Wrangler denim jacket from the 1960's. It belonged to my college roommate's uncle. I still wear it, but not as a fashion piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418362 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:08:38 +0000 thimblelina 1418362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! Wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418356 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:49:46 +0000 Staysfit 1418356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one from the mid 80's also. I still wear mine. It's from Eddie Bauer, and it works well with current style. I have yet to find another one that fits me as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418340 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:12:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1418340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say go for it! I really like the front view a lot. From the side, there is a little extra fullness in the shoulder and back, but not enough that I wouldn't wear it. Looks like it fits nicely over a sweater, which makes the cut of it look intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418322 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:46:51 +0000 harmonica 1418322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great! I'm all in for sentimental clothes. Keep and wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418294 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:20:11 +0000 Carla 1418294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks looser and more slouchy than what is on the racks now, and therefore more 'boyfriend' style. With the heavier make and warmth you describe, sounds like it would work well as a coat layer over a big sweater or hoody and not so much an indoor piece. Put it into rotation, for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418293 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:18:50 +0000 K.M. 1418293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tania, I just saw your comment on my post about sentimental clothes. I also realize that we're the same age Maybe there's something about nostalgia when we turn 40? <br />Judging from these photos I think the jacket looks great and not very dated to my eyes. How does it look from the back? I say wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418292 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:04:05 +0000 Tania 1418292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am amazed that I still have this!</p> <p>Yes, it doesn't look like any of the denim on the racks today, although the tailoring&nbsp;helped some.&nbsp; I definitely wouldn't have worn it before.&nbsp; There was a&nbsp;TON of&nbsp;fullness at the sides/under the arms that the tailor removed&nbsp;without ruining the rest of the jacket.&nbsp; Luckily, it didn't cost that much either.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I've been wearing it for a couple of hours now and it is warmer than I remember.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is&nbsp;100% cotton and heavy.&nbsp; Sometimes I really appreciate the older stuff, although I have to be careful to pair with something modern.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418280 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:42:38 +0000 Anonymous 1418280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's kind of cool that you still have this! &nbsp;It does look vintage to me though - it's still a very different cut than those on the racks right now which are much more fitted through the arm and back. Yours still has all that fullness in back. &nbsp;&nbsp;I think you can wear what you want when it comes to denim though .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418272 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:21:38 +0000 Jules 1418272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good to me! I'm all for vintage/sentimental when it comes to classic pieces, rather than buying new, disposable of-the-moment stuff, and I don't see anything that makes this look terribly dated or off to my eye - which is admittedly not the sharpest </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/use-or-hide-childhood-denim-jacket#post-1418264 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:45:13 +0000 Tania 1418264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sister gave me this Calvin Klein denim jacket when I was 11 years old (1985/86).&nbsp; I used it heavily for a long time, but then set it aside in my 20's.&nbsp; I am now 40 and wondering if I can still use it without looking crazy.&nbsp; For various reasons, it has sentimental value.&nbsp; Plus, I don't have another denim jacket and I can press this into service now.&nbsp; </p> <p>Originally, it&nbsp;was hardcore 80's, with wide shoulders and sleeves tapering down.&nbsp; I asked a tailor to remove some of the excess fabric.&nbsp; She looked at me skeptically but did it.&nbsp; I have yet to put it into rotation.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thoughts?&nbsp; </p>