https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:32:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-370465 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:32:08 +0000 cjh 370465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pink one fits well and I really like it. But it's very unstructured, so that may make it feel "sloppy" to you. This is the style that to me goes with a soft pale tshirt (decorated with a fabric ruffle or flower? or pearly sparkly necklace?, maybe a bit longer than the jacket like you have your purple one, a pair of slim or skinny jeans, or a denim pencil skirt with wedge leather sandals. Leave the jacket open and put your hands in your pockets! Homework: photo of how you could really wear this jacket. "-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369878 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:57:11 +0000 MNsara 369878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the camo jacket (I think we're jacket twins there!) and if you feel it is a bit big - then save it for fall when you put it over long sleeves and light sweaters. For me, the difference between over sleeveless vs sleeved can significant in hot it looks and feels.</p> <p>I am not a fan of the fit of the denim. It seems a bit big and a bit long in the torso. The shoulder seams droop a little beyond your shoulders. Here again it could be reserved for wearing over light sweaters, etc. (But I'm one who just counted 5 denim jackets in my closer - various washed, lengths, and fits for various purposes. . . :-\</p> <p>The pink seems to fit you very nicely! I have a tough time visualizing it styled, but the fit seems right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369839 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:42:07 +0000 MsMary 369839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the camo jacket looks AMAZING on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369824 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:27:26 +0000 modgrl 369824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are all nice jackets. The thing that's throwing me off is that you're wearing them with khaki shorts, which you probably wouldn't normally do. What if you tried them with jeggings or bootcuts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369821 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:22:55 +0000 Angie 369821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW:</p> <p>The pink jacket totally fits and is flattering (#1). Not wild about the colour though. The camouflage jacket is supposed to fit just like that. The denim jacket, I agree, does not fit as well as it should. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369817 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:18:26 +0000 Suz 369817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Interesting. I think I see what you are talking about, particularly with the olive one. </p> <p>Are you in the process of losing weight? Because if so, it can take a while to level out. So that might be part of it. </p> <p>It's less obvious to me with the jean jacket. </p> <p>But it could be a question of looking for different styles of jacket entirely. From this collection, it looks as if you really want or need a casual jacket (or a collection of them.) I wonder what different types of cut might be available that could work better? </p> <p>For example, a denim blazer? That would have darts or possibly princess seams and a bit more shaping through the waist area. Maybe it would end up looking and feeling less blousy to you? </p> <p>The olive one with (if I'm right) elastic at the waist, almost looks as if it is meant to be a bit bloused, though the material is so stiff (at least looks that way) that it might not blouse all that well for anyone. </p> <p>It's so frustrating when you really need and want an item of clothing and you try and try but nothing seems to fit! I hope you find something you love soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369731 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:39:36 +0000 Cilleena 369731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea, Suz.</p> <p>Picture 1 is the jacket in question. I originally really liked this jacket, but now that I've seen photos of it, I'm not so crazy about it. It looks too big and just don't flatter. Pictures 2 and 3 are examples of the "blousiness" I run into with most jacket. Granted, they are casual jackets and not meant to be fitted, but they still seem especially baggy in the chest area.</p> <p>None of these photos are "styled" outfits. I just threw on the jacket over my sloppy shorts and tee that I'm bumming around the house in. Yes, everything looks ridiculously big on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369687 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:45:17 +0000 Suz 369687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you post pics so we can see? Maybe some of the expert seamstresses could advise whether alterations would work easily? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369682 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:30:40 +0000 Cilleena 369682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's too big now, Angie. I'll have to pass that one on. Apparently I shrink in the upper body significantly when I lose weight. Even my wide shoulders are less wide. But, new, smaller jackets that I've gotten that are smaller in the shoulders are still cut too full through the bust. I wish I could find a jacket to fit me the way that grey CK dress I have fits my torso and shoulders.</p> <p>Suz-The fullness is in my back as well, but not as much as the front. I actually prefer a looser fit in the back because of the great range of movement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369569 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:24:04 +0000 Angie 369569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does the olive jacket that you bought fit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369440 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:04:34 +0000 Scarlet 369440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would it be an option to try a men's/boy's jacket and get the waist altered if necessary? They might cut the body a little more narrowly than when you size up on a woman's jacket to fit your shoulders. Just an idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369387 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:13:21 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 369387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue but I'm also short waisted so I often have too much length to the waist which amplifies the problem. I find Jones New York suits often fit without alterations and Calvin Klein is pretty good for me too. I have the same problem with dresses. I have had many taken in from just under the arm to just above the waist. A good tailor can be your best friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369382 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:40:08 +0000 Suz 369382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cileena, so it sounds as if there is too much fabric in front (i.e. you aren't filling out the front) or is it the back, or both? </p> <p>The other issue to watch for is dart placement (in jackets that have darts). </p> <p>How tall are you? Do you wear regular size or petite? </p> <p>Anne..I hope Angie weighs in on your question. I don't know if there is a "should" about it, but I would think you don't want too much; on the other hand, you don't want it to be so snug that you can't comfortably bend, stretch, or move. If it is fitted it should follow and glide over the curves of the body, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-369374 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:33:52 +0000 anne 369374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my issue too. Extra fabric, particularly at the back.</p> <p>Just out of interest, how much looseness/ease should their be in a jacket in the torso (presuming a fitted style, not voluminous? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368738 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:23:15 +0000 Sveta 368738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You body sounds very much like mine. I have wide shoulders and very narrow back and smallish bust. I have the same problem with the fit: if it fits my shoulders there is too much fabric between the shoulders and waist.<br /> My best remedy is alterations: it is a pretty simple alteration to take in extra fabric on the back. I was able to find some jackets which did not require alterations: red Hinge jacket, white denim jacket from Old Navy, dark denim Calvin Klein jacket, leather jackets from Danier - but they are more of exception that the rule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368731 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:06:13 +0000 Suz 368731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on a Theory jacket at Winner's (discount store) and it fit very well...I have relatively wide shoulders and small bust/torso. This was in Petites (as I am also on the short side and petites fit my armholes and arms better.) But it was pricey even discounted and not in a colour that I liked. I do think it's a brand worth trying, however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368700 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:21:01 +0000 Kristine 368700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally have this problem too. I've found juniors jackets sometimes work because they're cut smaller and slimmer. Also jackets with stretch help because it gives you more leeway in the shoulders. H and M seems to have pretty good cuts for smaller torsos. I also have a Karen Kane jacket and a BCBG jacket (both thrifted) that fit me well. I've recently heard Theory is good for small torsos, but I've also heard the shoulders might be small, I haven't tried one of their jackets yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368674 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:23:22 +0000 Aida 368674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I have the same problem with the shoulders/bust, so have been looking at mostly cropped jackets which is kind of cheating heh.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368641 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:56:29 +0000 Cilleena 368641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bustline is too big. It usually fits comfortably in the back too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368458 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:50:48 +0000 mrseccentric 368458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oy, Cilleena, i feel your pain! as a rule i take a 14 in the shoulders, 12 in the bust, and a 6-8 in the waist/hips (to give you an idea of my proportions). i tend to stay with cropped or shorter jackets as getting them to fit at the shoulders and hips is asking too much. stretch fabrics can help, sometimes.</p> <p>what i usually do is sew my own. but if you don't sew, as rute points out, tailors can do a lot! choose a jacket that fits in the shoulders/bust (Angie asks a good question!) and that does not have a lot of ornamentation or complicated seams. princess seams are great for modifying fit in the torso. you don't want seams that cross each other - for example, a princess seam that has a pocket on top of it will make a mess (if the tailor even ventures to take it on). if you have a tailor you trust, you can take items to him or her to get an idea if they could be altered successfully (keep the receipts and do this in a timely manner so you can return ones that won't work). you can also ask your tailor about any guidelines they have for you.</p> <p>i've had some luck in the men's department for casual jackets such as jean jackets, safari, millitary, or utility type jackets. (my shoulders are too big for the boy's department). hope this helps! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368435 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:02:28 +0000 Freckles 368435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a cute winter jacket that fits beautifully. It is a petite size so somewhat more slim fitting and the arm holes are cut somewhat higher. The look is much leaner than others I had tried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368434 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:01:11 +0000 Angie 368434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it the shoulders, or is it the bustline, Cilleena? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368399 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:55:39 +0000 rute 368399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would choose one to fit the shoulders and get it to a tailor to fix the rest!<br /> Tailor do that! I did that when I lost weight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-i-have-to-do-to-get-a-jacket-that-actually-fits#post-368398 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:53:08 +0000 Cilleena 368398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have broad shoulders and all the jackets I try that fit in my shoulders are baggy in the body. I keep seeing cute jackets that actually lie flat across the chest on YLF ladies. Is there a brand that fits broad shoulders and a narrow torso better? I'm mainly thinking of denim jackets and blazers, but all coats seem to fit me like that. Can a blousy jacket be altered in? </p>