https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1132302 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:18:16 +0000 Mia 1132302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I purge it I'll probably regret, or maybe not since I have 5 white jackets. &nbsp;I love a white jacket like I love a black blazer. &nbsp;Current assortment:</p> <p>White jean jacket<br />White cotton blazer<br />White blazer with pocket detail<br />White linen jacket</p> <p>I did wear all but the jean jacket last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1132066 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:11:02 +0000 April 1132066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hee hee, Mia -- I had to give myself a stern talking-to when I realized there were four (4!) white jean jackets in my closet. &nbsp;Now there is only one. &nbsp;I like to wear it with dresses and with&nbsp;blue jeans since I don't like head-to-toe blue denim. &nbsp;I wear my blue jean jacket with my white jeans for the same reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1132025 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:31:49 +0000 Mia 1132025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not feeling my white jean jacket anymore but it is not dated as such. &nbsp;I've heard belted jackets are coming in strong. &nbsp;Moto seems to have no end in sight... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131930 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:33:27 +0000 April 1131930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Mo -- I had totally forgotten my shrunken corduroy, it's been gone that long. &nbsp;Maybe I'm doing a better job of staying on top of things than I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131881 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:29:33 +0000 Mo 1131881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've ditched several shrunken corduroy blazers over the last year or two.<br />One of my newer jackets has the ruched 3/4 sleeve, so I think it's still current. &nbsp;Unless 16 months is the lifecycle of fashion now, which it might be.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131880 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:26:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1131880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weren't Members Only jackets back recently, at least the brand if not the style? I wonder with American Hustle coming out if any of those great 70s jackets will trend again: lots of corduroy and velveteen, narrow lapels, etc.</p> <p>I've got a raglan sleeved, slightly Aline jacket with a standup collar in my closet that I thrifted that I suspect is totally out right now - it's a recent brand but very 60s inspired, and I'm not seeing much of that at all. I love the print and how it looks over a dress, though, so I don't plan to get rid of it yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131818 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:36:45 +0000 rachylou 1131818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think rounded collars are a wee bit dated, except for capital H hipsters in their 20s...</p> <p>Mind you, I've just said No to the idea of giving away my rounded-collar swing jackets just yet.</p> <p>Hehe. This post of mine has all been a setup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131756 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:25:04 +0000 April 1131756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about ruched sleeves that create a permanent scrunch? &nbsp;Still current? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131298 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:52:28 +0000 ramya 1131298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh man the jacket you linked to April is awesome :)<br />I remember some 80s movie which had the actors wearing such things in Bollywood </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131284 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:43:25 +0000 April 1131284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For you tender sweet young things&nbsp;who weren't around yet in the 80s -- look at what you missed. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131283 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:42:33 +0000 April 1131283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So you knowledgeable people are saying I should go ahead wearing all my jackets fearlessly? &nbsp;</p> <p>Just kidding... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1131022 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:49:20 +0000 Jaime 1131022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I am frequently in thrift stores I think about this a lot. Apart from the high stance, multiple button type, I really don't know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130952 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:54:13 +0000 CocoLion 1130952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all of my jackets have a decent longevity factor. &nbsp;I have a vintage jacket that I purchased in the 80s, it was from the late 40s/early 50s. &nbsp;I do not think it is in right now because it has a high stance, although its raglan sleeves are kind of in. &nbsp;I'm keeping it all the same. &nbsp;It reminds me of my low-budget days with a short punk do living in the East Village. &nbsp;I mixed vintage with new all of the time back then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130941 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:45:04 +0000 April 1130941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"A more tolerant mix of styles" -- beautifully put, Meli. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130933 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:34:33 +0000 Meli 1130933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never have I seen a more tolerant mix of styles in fashion than the last few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130932 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:34:20 +0000 always trying 1130932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thread.&nbsp; I have been thinking along these same lines, although not ready to purge anything&nbsp; yet as I just finished &nbsp;the shoes. Since I tend to collect shoes and jackets there are some that have been around for a while.&nbsp; I am wondering mostly about my one bomber jacket that I really am not in love with and almost never wore, and a really cute one I like but it is sort of shapeless and boxy.&nbsp;&nbsp; I hope someone gives some info as to what is really "out" now..I think my 3 blazers are still great, and my quilted one that looks very much like what Angie and someone else had on here a few months back. Saw some really cute denim jackets in bright spring colors at Marshalls and am putting something like that on my spring wish list.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130868 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:15:31 +0000 April 1130868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Lisa -- the boyfriend jacket -- I forgot that trend. &nbsp;What say you on the boyfriend, Angie? &nbsp;Still hot?</p> <p>My jacket collection, like yours, Lisa,&nbsp;is a little more classic, but every now and then I realize I haven't worn something in a while and then I get nervous that it might be Something Everyone (But Me)&nbsp;Knows Is So Over.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130859 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:52 +0000 Lisa 1130859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an army jacket and a boyfriend blazer, so I am happy to hear jackets are still trending!&nbsp; The rest of my blazers are pretty classic in style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130785 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:45:04 +0000 Greyscale 1130785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a nice tweed blazer at a consignment store this fall&nbsp;then realized it was exactly the sort of dated you mean.&nbsp;It has three buttons and 3/4-length sleeves.&nbsp;Probably mid/late 2000s? I'm bad at remembering when a trend was trending.&nbsp;Both elements&nbsp;struck me as trends that had been everywhere for a year or so and I never see anymore in this particular way (though there are still plenty of shorter sleeves - just updated somehow).&nbsp;Nice quality but I'll probably pass it along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130763 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:20:14 +0000 Angie 1130763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>None of the styles you listed are dated, April. At all. In fact, not only are they in style - but they are still&nbsp;trending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130741 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:56:08 +0000 lyn* 1130741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah; I think I bought it in a clearance sale - I think I just started YLF-ing around the 3.5 year mark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130738 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:53:47 +0000 April 1130738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somehow that trend escaped me, Lyn. &nbsp;I'm going to guess the reason is&nbsp;that it was pre-YLF (in my case, that would be &gt;4 years ago)?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130730 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:50:25 +0000 lyn* 1130730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAHA, exactly, except somewhat tiny bit more subtle. And in cobalt blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130726 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:49:30 +0000 Thistle 1130726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question!&nbsp; </p> <p>Most of my jackets are very corporate, you know, two buttons etc. I have yet to jump aboard the moto trend, although I do so love them on others! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130721 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:47:15 +0000 April 1130721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, was it this kind of pleat detail:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://img0.etsystatic.com/026/1/5682842/il_570xN.541369210_pcnv.jpg">https://img0.etsystatic.com/02.....0_pcnv.jpg</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or something else? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130713 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:40:37 +0000 lyn* 1130713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got rid of my armadillo shoulder blazer - I thought it looked incredibly strange now; although I loved it a few years ago! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-jackets-is-it-time-to-let-go-of#post-1130709 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:39:05 +0000 April 1130709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What sorts of jackets/blazers are past their prime, in terms of looking dated or not quite current? &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not talking about the kind of way-back&nbsp;jackets that&nbsp;you that find at the thrift (shapeless, mannish, huge shoulder pads)&nbsp;but jacket detailing from the more recent past. &nbsp;</p> <p>I can think of a few styles that have been around in, say, the past five years (peplum, military, moto, sharp shoulder, shrunken, tuxedo,&nbsp;cropped, etc). &nbsp;To your eye, are there any that are starting to look definitely out? </p>