https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 10:06:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26954 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:59:04 +0000 Jillian 26954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS- I love the velvet "ecole" blazer at JCrew at the moment and they are starting to put various colors on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26953 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:58:01 +0000 Jillian 26953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try J Crew and H&#38;M. I find BR and H&#38;M to be less full in the bust area than J Crew. I remember you posting on long arms and these will rpobably work on that dimension as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26928 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:58:29 +0000 Debbie 26928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 5 '6.5" so I will try the options you mentioned.</p> <p>thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26927 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:56:04 +0000 shiny 26927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find NL at my local Bloomie's:</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3nbhrx" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/3nbhrx</a></p> <p>Looks like Nieman Marcus and Bergdorf's also carry them (just do a search in google). Possibly elsewhere. And online. </p> <p>I'm sorry my memory is so horrid - are you petite? I can't remember. If you're not, you might also try Elie Tahari brand. And BCBG. And Theory, if you are looking for a classic, basic piece. I am hit or miss with those brands - but it's not the style - it's because I'm only 5'0" which limits my options. </p> <p>Another brand you might give a whirl is Ralph Lauren. I shop that brand at my local Macy's, which has a good RL petite section. </p> <p>I would try on in person (vs ordering online) before deciding whether these brands work for you. And bear in mind that if you are NOT petite - your options are much more wide open than mine... so there are probably many other designers that could click for you. Like Michael Kors... I love his stuff, but even in petites, they don't fit me at all - the smallest size is way too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26923 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:41:08 +0000 Debbie 26923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Shiny it was the green Loft one that Angie blogged about. Next time I will size down and see.</p> <p>Where do you usually buy your Nanette Lepore jackets? I do not mind spending $$ for one if it is FAB.</p> <p>I will look at Ann Taylor and BR next time I am around those stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26922 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:35:30 +0000 shiny 26922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which AT cord blazer? Do you mean ATL (the Loft)? Is there a photo online you could show us, so we can see the style?</p> <p>And where was the fit issue? Shoulders, waist, all over? Did you try going down a size? </p> <p>I went shopping yesterday and I had good luck at BR. The jacket isn't online anymore, but it was not a style I'd normally expect to work for my hourglass shape... and yet, it worked great. </p> <p>I hit Ann Taylor but this time just to pick up some elbow-length gloves. I did have luck there a week or so ago. I deliberately came back for the gloves, because last year I waited too long and then couldn't find any in my size. Otherwise, I'm holding off until I can use my coupons in October.</p> <p>I also hit Ann Taylor Loft (with coupons in hand) but was sorely disappointed. Found nothing at all. I don't like the colors they are coming out with this season - they don't work for me. There was one silk green blouse that was lovely - but not available in petites. </p> <p>I hit JCrew but nothing interested me there this time around. I'm often hit or miss there - but mostly that's because I'm a petite. Jcrew is worth a look. </p> <p>And I hit Anthropologie. I think Angie doesn't like that place .... but I find that Anthropologie often is a good place to scope out jackets and cardis that really play up the waist. Usually more funky/casual/fun ... with bells and whistles ... not necessarily what I'd wear to work. More what I'd wear on a weekend. </p> <p>I don't know your price range, but I'm finding Nanette Lapore jackets are perfect for hourglass shapes. Her designs really focus on the waist. But they are expensive. And some are a bit too-frou-frou. So you have to be selective. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-jcrew-blazers-have-worked-well-for-you-that-are-hourglass#post-26918 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:13:29 +0000 Debbie 26918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried the Ann TAylor loft green cord blazer and it was not fitted enough for me and the Express one I adored but the sleeves were not long enough.</p> <p>Anyone have favorites at JCREW or other places?</p> <p>Fitted, good with dark denim straight jeans, smart casual? </p>