https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1893614 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:12:15 +0000 shiny 1893614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm generally not a fan of embroidered denim but this one I would totally wear. Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1893280 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:42:37 +0000 Cee 1893280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me wike ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1893073 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:38:10 +0000 Mainelady 1893073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, Janet and Angie thank you all for your suggestions, which might allow me to keep the jacket. Rolling the sleeves isn’t enough and the fabric with the paisley and little jewels is so thick it doesn’t roll nicely. </p> <p>I do think I will take it to a talented seamstress we have worked with before to see what she suggests. Ideally, I would love to fix the old girl and make some new memories with her. IF altering her is an option, I do like the idea of making the jacket shorter, so it might work with my asymmetrical skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1892877 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:19:34 +0000 Angie 1892877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the pics, <b>Mainelady.</b>&nbsp;It IS too big, but you <i>could</i> have the sleeves and side seams altered. I've done that with a 16 year old denim jacket. Successful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1892848 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:07:40 +0000 Janet 1892848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love the paisley!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm wondering if it might be a bit of a project, if you're thinking of getting rid of it anyway. What about making it into a vest by removing the sleeves, and cropping it by removing the waistband? I'm including a Find for a jacket I got at Levi's in SF last year as a possible inspiration for cutting off the waistband, maybe even the collar. Perhaps it can work as a slightly boxy vest?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1892847 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:03:16 +0000 Katerina 1892847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What happens if you roll up the sleeves? Maybe the shoulders “settle”? I think a part of the problem is that the sleeves are also a bit too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment/page/2#post-1892816 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:43:46 +0000 Mainelady 1892816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jlpp, you are right. Sometimes the oversized look can be cozy. Sadly, the stiffness of the denim doesn’t make this jacket feel all that cozy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892703 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:58:44 +0000 Anonymous 1892703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s beautiful and though it doesn’t highlight your figure, I think sometimes oversized denim jackets can be cozy and fun with casual stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892689 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:08:35 +0000 Mainelady 1892689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Deborah, passing it on will make me feel good. I loved wearing it years ago, and never realized how big it was on me. Now that I know better, I need to do better, so I will try to gracefully let the old girl go to a new home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892683 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:55:12 +0000 Deborah 1892683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, definitely too big for lovely you.&nbsp; Hopefully passing it on to a good home will make you feel good about it xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892679 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:38:17 +0000 Mainelady 1892679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa P. It is a sad truth. I am sure I can find someone who will wear it well and feel the happiness factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892670 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:23:29 +0000 Anonymous 1892670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah - I have to agree that it's too big for you , and isn't doing you justice. It's a great jacket, but fit-wise......</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892615 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:29:43 +0000 Mainelady 1892615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sara L and Karen 13. I do hope to find a way to make it work. I’m feeling kind of nostalgic. </p> <p>Cindysmith, there is a lot of embellishment. It would be easy to look costumey in the jacket.</p> <p>Angie, concept is a key word...kind of like theory. A great idea, but sometimes it doesn’t work out. Here are some pics to better see the fit. Whoo boy, the shoulders and arms do look awfully big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892575 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:40:04 +0000 karen13 1892575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket and hope you can find a way to style it that takes advantage of it being oversized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892573 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:33:00 +0000 cindysmith 1892573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first impression was "oh my no" when I looked at it without a person inside it. However, seeing it on you is completely different, and I like it. I think my initial reaction centered on how much embellishment it had so close together when it was lying flat; when there is a person inside it, it transforms into something that looks more like layers and it looks really good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892539 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:23:01 +0000 Angie 1892539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the concept of the jacket. Any way you can show us how it fits more accurately in pics?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892534 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:09:59 +0000 Sara L. 1892534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great jacket!&nbsp; I hope you're able to figure out a way to incorporate it back into your wardrobe.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892530 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:05:39 +0000 Mainelady 1892530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle, a vest is a great idea! Thank you for suggesting it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892518 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:50:58 +0000 texstyle 1892518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty and fun jacket.&nbsp; The arm size is definitely large, but Angie might assess better. You could also consider having it turned into a vest for spring/summer wear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892500 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:06:01 +0000 Mainelady 1892500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff Girl, you are probably right. I am sure I will wear it again and maybe my daughter and daughter-in-law will be asking to borrow it, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892485 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:40:03 +0000 Cardiff girl 1892485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It s still a lovely jacket and a classic .Keep it even if you are not wearing it currently.It s time will come around again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892471 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:54:00 +0000 Mainelady 1892471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, I understand! Some old favorites may be old, may be out of style, but still provide a happiness factor. They earned their place in the closet.</p> <p>Kkards, I will! Today is going to be an incredibly warm day here, with temps in the high 50s. I am going to wear my jean jacket over a lightweight sweater while I run errands and check out a nearby market that has just opened. I’ll take the old gal out for a walk, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892459 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:11:58 +0000 kkards 1892459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the jacket! please take her out for a spin this spring!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892437 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:32:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 1892437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of the jacket and I'm not even a denim jacket fan! I love how you have given "her" a personality of her own. I feel love for a few of my own vintage things like that. My 1986 Mondi jersey does still make me feel 25 sometimes. And 80s looks are being revived! I think it would be sad to abandon her... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892395 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:48:34 +0000 Deborah 1892395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a cool looking jacket but as you already assessed maybe not the right length for the skirt.</p> <p>It does look big in the sleeve area and my own struggle with denim jackets is the bulk they tend to add, particularly in the chest area for those of us who are large busted.</p> <p>Worth trying with your current wardrobe to see how you feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892392 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:45:17 +0000 Jaime 1892392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been looking at some of the shows from Fashion Week and it appears to me that paisley is up and coming. Keep!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892348 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:09:50 +0000 Mainelady 1892348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Style Fan, do go check out the jacket! I hope it falls in love with you.</p> <p>Joy, I know! I hadn’t recalled the fringe detail on the jacket. When I put it next to the skirt, I noticed immediately and was very happy.</p> <p>Ladypainter, a small shoulder pad is a great idea worth trying and if it works would be a very simple alteration. </p> <p>Tulle, I suspect you are right on all counts. This jacket is from another time, when roomier fits were in. I don’t think I can wear the jacket with the skirt. I’ll try it on with it after I decide which tops will work with the skirt. I have held on to my jacket for this long, so it is worth giving it a whirl with some other items. I am think that black skinnies or a long black slim fitting midi skirt would do a lot to bring the girl back to fab. If it seems necessary, I will take the jacke to a seamstress to see about alterations. I have a feeling that might be quite an undertaking, due to the weight of the denim. She is a hefty girl.</p> <p>Aquamarine, do think I can wear the jacket with chunky sweaters underneath. I’ll be checking that option out tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892338 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:44:17 +0000 Aquamarine 1892338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love It! Whether or not it’s too big might depend on what you wear under it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892326 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:19:32 +0000 tulle 1892326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't tell exactly how this jacket fits, but it may have the same problem as JAileen's wonderful thrifted jacket of similar vintage:&nbsp; the fashion at that time was for roomier, often padded, shoulders, and sleeves big enough to go over other layers easily. Sleeves are narrower now (often to the point of being impractical on coats &amp; jackets) so a fuller sleeve can look a bit dated.<br />BUT---Wow, what a jacket!&nbsp; And how gorgeous it looks with the black skirt.&nbsp; The fabric embellishment reminds me of Etro's elegant patchworks, and the black background echoes the skirt in a very satisfying way.&nbsp; So I really, really hope that you will keep and wear this jacket!&nbsp; Try it on again with the top(s) you are most likely to wear under it. If the sleeves still look too full to your eye (a little extra room is not a big deal if the proportions work overall) an alteration may be possible.&nbsp; (Again, see JAileen's stunning jacket DIY.)&nbsp; So glad for you that you held on to that beauty, and all that she represents.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vintage-denim-jacket-oh-the-embellishment#post-1892323 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:18:35 +0000 ladypainter 1892323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome jacket! Looks great with the skirt in the layout.<br /> It looks like there’s some extra volume at the shoulder-sleeve seam, but maybe that’s from lying in storage?<br /> If not, maybe a subtle, low-profile shoulder pad could fill it out?<br /> Enjoy! </p>