https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:40:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down/page/2#post-2184917 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:33:10 +0000 Scarlet 2184917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again for all the feedback. The LLBean jacket arrived today and I think it is a winner. I will post photos when I can. FYI, the LL Bean I ordered is a petite medium. The G-star is a large. The Madewell is a Small. Sizes all over the place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184853 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:29:43 +0000 Bijou 2184853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are keeping the GStar jacket and I have high hopes for the rose LLBean coat - such a beautiful colour and it says "Spring". I have a pink denim jacket and really like how the colour softens the tomboy style of the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184851 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:25:49 +0000 Anonymous 2184851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late but a jacket more like a shirt will be good to have in warmer weather. I like both olive and pink as colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184679 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:35:59 +0000 rebekahphoto 2184679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those pleats on the Gstar.</p> <p>I have the LLbean Utility Jacket &amp; can vouch Its soft, has great pockets and good fit. Love the pink--!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184615 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:50:39 +0000 Angie 2184615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I'm waving at my potential pink utility jacket twin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184602 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:14:44 +0000 Ledonna N. 2184602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the G-star I love flare&nbsp; but You have to decide what's in your heart </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184576 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:53:35 +0000 Scarlet 2184576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting to hear people’s fit challenges with Madewell. Nice to know I am not alone.</p> <p><b>Jonesy</b>, happy to be your bandana twin :)</p> <p><b>Kathie</b>, good to hear you have gotten good use out of two jackets. Good tip about the Garnet Hill jacket. I actually remember that pink coat from when Angie posted it on the blog. It is SO adorable.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, that pink jacket of yours has stayed in my memory ever since you posted about it. So cute.</p> <p>Thanks again, everyone. I had family over the weekend (hurray vaccinated grandparents!), so I wasn’t on much.</p> <p>I will try to report in on the LLBean jacket when it comes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184414 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 21:10:39 +0000 Style Fan 2184414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the G-star jacket.&nbsp; Good choice.&nbsp; Both look like they would work in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184369 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:59:52 +0000 Angie 2184369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I preferred the G-Star and am glad you chose that one too :)</p> <p>Thumbs up on pink! I have the chore jacket in pink and love it.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184354 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:46:28 +0000 Kathie 2184354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're getting both! I got two utility/worker jackets a couple years ago- different colors and slightly different styles/lengths, and haven't regretted it. I love the G Star on your, and the LL Bean in the coral/rose is a lovely color. I almost got the LL Bean jacket myself, but the Garnet Hill that I ended up buying was a slightly better fit for me. If it's the same as a couple years ago, it's a great jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184311 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:30:48 +0000 Anonymous 2184311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're ordering the pink! I like both jackets on you, but I like the shape of the G Star more. Admiring the rust scarf too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184309 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:25:00 +0000 Janet 2184309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to this but I like the GStar jacket — sort of a classic with a twist vibe. I’m glad you’re trying the pink one too. </p> <p>I find Madewell tees fit me ok since they are stretchy and I can loosen them up a little after they are laundered (I have the pocket V neck tee in several colors), but have not had success with their shirts — I suspected they were cut too straight for a significant bust and sizing up just mean they still fit my shoulder but were too boxy in the body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184299 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:48:22 +0000 notsaf 2184299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with others who prefer the more traditional khaki green chore jacket look. I wear mine a ton and appreciate that it's slightly oversized. If you try the LL Bean one, let us know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184266 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 02:18:30 +0000 Jaime 2184266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the extra style twists on the G Star and think you will enjoy it a lot this spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184223 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:51:27 +0000 Anonymous 2184223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so glad the G-Star made the cut - it is adorable on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184217 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:30:20 +0000 Jonesy 2184217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems like the decision has been made! I really like the G-Star jacket--it's interesting, versatile, fits you well, nice and lightweight (which is what you want), and maybe it's nice to veer in a different direction after saying goodbye to your beloved old utility jacket :). I think that Duluth Trading Post gardening jacket is pretty good-looking as well!</p> <p>I have the same Madewell bandana in the cream print--it's cute and seems to yell "summer!" to me. I too have fit issues with Madewell tops--I think I have finally given up trying to order shirts, sweaters, or jackets from them, because there is always something amiss and back they go (usually too tight in the shoulders for me, or too short + tight, sleeves too short, and sizing up doesn't fix the weird fit for me).</p> <p>It's so nice to see you again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184212 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:38:43 +0000 Scarlet 2184212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, so many helpful thoughts in these responses. Such a pleasure to be on the forum again.</p> <p>This has been a journey for me. I really ordered the G-star on a whim. I thought the cut would be all off for me. But I was attracted to the feminine details. I agree with everyone who pointed out that it looks a bit more shirt-like, and it is less versatile than a classic utility jacket.</p> <p>I think my decision is I will keep the G-star jacket and enjoy it now. It’s an emotional purchase. My old utility jacket that I loved very much was an Easter present from my husband, but two kids later, hitting middle age, and a pandemic, it’s time for a new jacket. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also ordered the pink LLBean jacket because I really want to try it.</p> <p><b>kkards</b>, interesting to hear your fit challenges with Madewell. I have similar issues unless it is something with an intentionally oversized cut.</p> <p>Wishing a very happy Easter to all who celebrate, and to those who do not, a happy spring celebration that may have passed or may be coming up.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184176 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:47:28 +0000 JAileen 2184176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The short jacket is cute, but it’s not really a utility jacket, except maybe for color. &nbsp;As Unfrumped said, it depends what you’re looking for. &nbsp;Of the greens, I like the short one best. &nbsp;But navy is a useful color, and the pink is pretty. &nbsp;I love the military vibe of the others, plus pockets! &nbsp;But then I have two dogs. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184171 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:13:01 +0000 unfrumped 2184171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on whether you want it to be a more robust jacket with usable pockets and hip length. And whether you can use more than one or need “ the one”. And how casual or dressy !<br /> Ha- that doesn’t sound very helpful!<br /> If it won’t drive you crazy you could try the LLBean. Not much help on color here. Even the 2 greens at LLBean might not be “ your” greens. My only generic advice is to stay focused on your color palette for what jacket you really will reach for &amp; goes with your coloring and the tops &amp; bottoms you wear in those seasons, and get the fit that works for you. If you find the right one you will likely be able to wear it for years.<br /> That doesn’t mean not trying an interesting or “ wild card “ color , but just trying it on with your actual outfits.<br /> It is frustrating because there really are a lot of such jackets out there, but a chore to try to sort out what might fit and the true colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184163 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:54:24 +0000 kkards 2184163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the llbean rose color one...and the navy is nice, for some reason the green not as much, but as we all know color can be hard to judge online...<br />its hard to tell from the pictures, but the madewell seems to fit in the shoulders, so wondering if sizing up because of the tightness will make it to big in other places....this is an issue i have with madewell, if it fits in the shoulders its &nbsp;tight in the bust, if it fits in the bust it looks sloppy and oversized everywhere else &nbsp;of course YMMV<br />i love the Gstar one, but, for me wondering if this length works for what you are looking for? It’s just very much shorter than both the madewell and the llbean one, just something to think about.&nbsp;<br />Maybe the Gstar one and the llbean in the rose?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184162 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:17:04 +0000 Diana 2184162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both but they are VERY different vibes to me. The gstar looks more like a shirt than a jacket when it’s buttoned up so I think if you wanted a classic utility jacket vibe that would go with everything I’d go for madewell or bean. On the other hand the gstar is a really unique, striking look. I just think it may be less versatile. </p> <p>I think the madewell looks good on you here but if you need to size up I agree it may look overwhelming... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184147 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:44:41 +0000 Liesbeth 2184147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Gstar jacket, it's the only one with a unique design. You look great in olive too. However, if it doesn't serve the function you're after or if you prefer the classic look (or even a different color), by all means keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184146 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:33:03 +0000 RoseandJoan 2184146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the GStar on you Scarlet, I like the curve at the hem and slight nip at the waist. It also looks like there's interesting detailing next to the placket. If it's warm enough for you it's a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184127 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:25:41 +0000 Sally 2184127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the denim shirt and the scarf...look fabulous together.&nbsp; I do like the madewell jacket, but i am quite traditional as far as structure goes.&nbsp; The other is more interesting in shape.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184117 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:45:15 +0000 slim cat 2184117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something about the G-star jacket is very appealing - more feminine maybe than traditional jacket.&nbsp;<br />L.L.Bean in pinkish color - for contrast and prettiness . The scarfs are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184114 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:37:38 +0000 Jenni NZ 2184114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I like the G-star better by far. Much more chic to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184089 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:08:55 +0000 Scarlet 2184089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree the G-star reads more similar to a shirt than a jacket. Not really a bad thing to me because I run hot.</p> <p>Actually reminds me of the Duluth gardening smock that Instagram is trying to sell me. Image below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184087 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:06:31 +0000 rachylou 2184087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to admit the G-Star seems very light weight. The scarves are beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184084 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:45:40 +0000 Anonymous 2184084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sea salt L. L. Bean catches my eye! The scarf is lovely </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/utility-jacket-show-down#post-2184082 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:36:18 +0000 Sloper 2184082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it is the curved bottom, but the G-Star jacket feels more like a shirt to me.&nbsp; I like both the Madewell and LL Bean jackets and vote for the olive green (a personal favorite).</p> <p>The scarf is very pretty and would work well with olive.</p> <p>And you should see MY house!!!! </p>