https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:03:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831575 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:31:43 +0000 Jjsloane 831575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a tough find, I've tried. I think the one you posted in #4 would work. As Mo says, the safari style kind of makes it seem purposely correct. Otherwise I'd stick with lightweight cardis or 3/4 sleeve at least scrunched jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831476 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:23:48 +0000 Mander 831476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hesitant to wear a cardigan, just because it seems like my whole life has been lived in them, and most of the cardigans I have owned would have looked a bit too casual. However, I am willing to accept the argument that this might have been due to the particular cardigans themselves! Maybe a "swazer", with a collar, would be good?</p> <p>I'll keep looking and keep my eyes peeled for a more safari-like jacket. I already have a cream colored canvas jacket that is sort of safari-esque but it may be too warm for the climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831446 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:54:47 +0000 unfrumped 831446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a dressy cardigan in black or white, or possibly a bright color like cobalt or bright teal or fuchsia, would look better with that dress. Now, that might not go with other items in your conference capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831226 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:54:23 +0000 rachylou 831226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first short sleeved blazer, the black one you linked to, actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831132 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:38:23 +0000 Mo 831132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it takes a very fashion forward cut or style for any short sleeve blazer to get past the possible frumpdom. Maybe safari influenced or very fitted or a sort of rock n roll look to it could help it along? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831125 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:33:20 +0000 MsMary 831125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is fab! Honestly, I don't think any of the jacket options are worthy of it.</p> <p>Have you thought about a lightweight cardigan? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-831102 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:07:06 +0000 Mander 831102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like those vests, although I don't think any of those particular examples would work well for me. I'm just too big and lumpy to look good in the long, oversized styles.</p> <p>Anyway, here are some other things I found that are like what I have in mind. The black and white jersey dress is something I already have and plan on wearing at least once during the conference. The jackets are various eBay items that I might bid on (though probably not the blue one, in all honesty -- I like the color but not really the style).</p> <p>What do you think of these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830727 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:22:09 +0000 Anonymous 830727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a nay on short sleeved blazers unless they come at least to the elbow. As Denise mentioned, sleeveless jackets are cool and can be worn with a sleeveless , 3/4 sleeve or long scrunched sleeve underneath. A short sleeve seems almost universally unflattering. Rolling/scrunching a longer sleeve would look better to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830722 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:58:09 +0000 anne 830722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going against the tide do say I think they could definitely work and that I liked the example you linked to. One of my kid's teachers had a short sleeve jacket that she really rocked.</p> <p>And here is (an old) one of me<br /> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/1jan09050.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....n09050.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830666 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:29 +0000 DonnaF 830666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for 3/4 sleeves or better yet, the more fashion forward sleeveless jacket. I find short sleeves not terribly flattering and so '80s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830599 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:32:58 +0000 Sarah A 830599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I jyst cut the sleeves off my short sleeve blazer to make it a vest... Id vote none or 3/4 sleeves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830500 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:51:58 +0000 Echo 830500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to agree that a lightweight blazer with 3/4 or scrunchable sleeves is far more fashionable to my eye. It is very difficult to get the proportions right on a short sleeved blazer for them to be flattering, and the two styles seem incongruous to me (a jacket and short sleeves don't go together for me, but then again I never understood open-toed boots, either, so maybe it is just me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830496 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:47:49 +0000 CocoLion 830496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My recommendation is to go with a sleevless blazer i.e. vest. More modern. Here are some examples. I've searched Shopbop, Revoleclothing, Nordstrom which have higher end and pricier merchandise. I also went to QVC where there are quite a few vests in different fabrications and at lower prices. Enjoy. (Since I've been in the market for a vest, I enjoyed the search. In fact, I just purchased the last one!)</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/spike-vest-friend-mine/vp/v=1/845524441962889.htm?folderID=2534374302196580&#038;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&#038;colorId=12397" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/spike-v.....orId=12397</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/mod-leather-vest-stylestalker/vp/v=1/845524441958181.htm?folderID=2534374302196580&#038;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&#038;colorId=11377" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/mod-lea.....orId=11377</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/jidra-fuede-vest-theyskens-theory/vp/v=1/845524441959393.htm?folderID=2534374302196580&#038;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&#038;colorId=12397" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/jidra-f.....orId=12397</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=SEEB-WO46&#038;c=" rel="nofollow">http://www.revolveclothing.com.....46&#038;c=</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=CSER-WO2&#038;c=" rel="nofollow">http://www.revolveclothing.com.....O2&#038;c=</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lafayette-148-new-york-denim-vest/3425160?origin=PredictiveSearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/la.....sultback=0</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helmut-hooded-vest/3377290?origin=PredictiveSearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/he.....sultback=0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012-s/329011/1092548/WAISTCOAT%20WITH%20LAPELS" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs.....H%20LAPELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.qvc.com/Susan-Graver-Reversible-Button-Front-Vest-with-Pockets-Vests-Blazers-&#038;-Jackets,-Etc.-Fashion.product.A216922.html?sc=A216922-Targeted&#038;cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-5-_-A216922&#038;catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/22/a216922.001?$uslarge$" rel="nofollow">http://www.qvc.com/Susan-Grave.....?$uslarge$</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.qvc.com/CE-by-Cristina-Ehrlich-Vest-with-Lace-Inset-Detail-Vests-Blazers-&#038;-Jackets,-Etc.-Fashion.product.A224047.html?sc=A224047-Targeted&#038;cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-15-_-A224047&#038;catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/47/a224047.001?$uslarge$" rel="nofollow">http://www.qvc.com/CE-by-Crist.....?$uslarge$</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.qvc.com/Luxe-Rachel-Zoe-Mandarin-Collar-Military-Vest-with-Pockets-Vests-Blazers-&#038;-Jackets,-Etc.-Fashion.product.A223224.html?sc=A223224-Targeted&#038;cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-22-_-A223224&#038;catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/24/a223224.001?$uslarge$" rel="nofollow">http://www.qvc.com/Luxe-Rachel.....?$uslarge$</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.qvc.com/Denim-&#038;-Co.-Sleeveless-Utility-Vest-with-Drawstring-Vests-Blazers-&#038;-Jackets,-Etc.-Fashion.product.A221902.html?sc=A221902-Targeted&#038;cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-11-_-A221902&#038;catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/02/a221902.001?$uslarge$" rel="nofollow">http://www.qvc.com/Denim-&#038.....?$uslarge$</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830398 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:35:24 +0000 unfrumped 830398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mander, you may find that you get different answers by date of birth!</p> <p>Since I'm way into "middle age" I really have to keep my frump-detector on, and to me there are certain styles that just more easily veer in that direction. Young ladies look in the mirror and see something totally different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830392 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:30:17 +0000 MsMary 830392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purged all my short-sleeved blazers as well. They ended up looking, if not frumpy, then definitely unsophisticated to my eye. I'm another vote for a lightweightweight 3/4 sleeve blazer that you can scrunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830384 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:21:14 +0000 christieanne 830384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have purged all above the elbow blazers and decided they were yes, frumpy. Something odd about a jacket with short sleeves. A 3/4 sleeve is much better and more versatile in my mind. In a lightweight fabric or unlined, could be great for warmer climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830366 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:49:19 +0000 Raisin 830366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one that's 3/4 length and one that ends above the elbow. I love both for the warmer weather, it's a really nice alternative to a cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830364 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:44:55 +0000 JuneBug 830364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think a short sleeved blazer would be frumpy at all! I don't own one but would if I found one in the right material. You could pair yours with an A line or pencil skirt, tailored trousers or even dark wash denim for a casual yet tied together sophisticated look. I personally would go for black or a neutral but I don't see why a coloured one wouldn't look just as good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830339 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:14:50 +0000 Thistle 830339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a 3/4 sleeve blazer or one with sleeves you can scrunch? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830335 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:09:28 +0000 unfrumped 830335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have faced the same dilemma because I run very cold indoors ,yet in summer or in resort conferences, long jacket sleeves can look too stuffy.</p> <p>I have rejected just about every short-sleeved blazer I've tried on as I think they scream frumpy most of the time, at least on me for sure.</p> <p>Things that might help are safari-type details, maybe a looser belted look, maybe more of a belted linen shirt over trousers look than a "blazer"--anything that makes it not look like the typical short-sleeved structured jacket-suit for middle-aged ladies. Fabrication can help some too, I think. You know that frumpy suit fabric when you see it.</p> <p>Instead I've focused on 3/4 sleeve/bracelet sleeve or scrunched or ruched or rolled sleeve jackets; lightweight fabrics, linen blends, unlined, though I can wear lined in air conditioning easily; and cardigan styles; and am exploring the kinds of looks I described above in order to have a sleeve but not always be a knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-short-sleeved-blazers#post-830296 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:04:59 +0000 Mander 830296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been pondering what to wear at an upcoming conference in late spring, which will be in a much hotter climate than I'm used to. My vague idea is "casual professional", in that I want to look reasonably snappy without wearing a suit, which I suspect would be overkill for my profession as well as way too hot. I should note that at previous conferences of this sort, people tend to break out their "good" jeans and hiking boots and brush the dust off their sun hats. The only people who wear full-on business suits are typically graduate students giving their first public presentation.</p> <p>With this in mind, I've been thinking about looking for a short-sleeved blazer-type jacket in a neutral color (black? beige? white?) that I can wear with jeans or trousers and a blouse or over a dress. Something like <a href="http://www.omiru.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/plus-size-tailored-fashion_040709.jpg">this</a>, perhaps. Is this kind of jacket hopelessly frumpy?</p> <p>ETA: I added some more ideas below! </p>