https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:46:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer/page/2#post-1842654 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:23:04 +0000 gryffin 1842654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3 style - tops will be the toughest. Also they are my least favorite thing to buy. With jeans no problem. Belts are my thing. So a tucked sleeveless mock turtle or crew w a great embellished belt is my normal thing. With those scuba pants or leggings no belt loops and probably not great to tuck. Maybe a long enough top to cover the waistband but still relative cropped. Maybe even play against type w the zips and go black lace tank. Also a cropped buttoned waistcoat as top could work if I could find one. Not sure. I will pm you if I find something stellar though!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer/page/2#post-1842579 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 20:28:39 +0000 3style 1842579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad that you appreciate my feedback. I'm thinking aloud on this thread for myself too. I have a fairly similar blazer. Mine is somewhat shorter in the midsection though, which is a good thing for me, as I'm short waisted. I think that I would wear mine more if I had the zippers on the front pockets like yours. I think zippers makes it more edgy and less traditional blazer looking. </p> <p>I've been in a bit of a style rut with mine. Just wearing them with traditional woolen straight leg medium width trousers and mostly with bright merino turtleneck or pullovers from BR. </p> <p>I'm thinking that this is the year to mix things up for my style. I got some deep red and deep teal heavy warm fabric tapered leg full length trousers at the end of last winter, around March. I felt like it was my last chance to find something not cropped until late in the fall of 2017. Anyway, your post got me thinking that, for myself, I need to prioritize wearing the blazer with my colored pants this year, and I too might be in the market for additional tops to wear under the blazer. So, if you do purchase tops to go underneath, I would definitely be interested to see them. Thanks for sharing your experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer/page/2#post-1842467 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:24:43 +0000 gryffin 1842467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a very interesting observation 3style, I never thought about the vibe being gear, especially with the "neoprene" material.&nbsp; I will definitely assess that with the try on.&nbsp; The blazer, at least, is a substantial fabric, more like crepe but stretchy&nbsp;so I don't think it gives a casual vibe. But that's an excellent point!!&nbsp; Thanks for chiming back in!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer/page/2#post-1842442 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:43:30 +0000 3style 1842442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lifting and shaping sounds good to my ears. I have kind of a sporty vibe, so on me, I'd be afraid of a more simple pants style coming across like lululemon pants. But it all depends on how the whole picture comes together, and I am definitely generally in favor of simple pants for the longevity of wear relative to the trends factor. </p> <p>I am thinking that it might be fun to find some ways to sometimes incorporate prominent zippers somewhere else in your outfit. Like perhaps in your footwear or in a handbag to wear with this jacket. You could even try a delicate knit sweater which has a half zip mock turtle neck to be worn under the blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842411 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:11:06 +0000 gryffin 1842411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3style - thanks for the suggestion!!&nbsp; I had not seen those pants.&nbsp; Yes, the hardware on the scuba is tonal black on the zips and snaps, so I'm not sure the Ash pants would be a good companion.&nbsp; If you go to the enlarged photos on the scuba leggings and pants you will&nbsp;see there is a lot of seaming on the hip, front and back.&nbsp; I've never worn VB but her use of seaming and shaping reminds me strongly of David Meister dresses which are wonders of flattering architecture.&nbsp; They are deceptively simple because of the lack of embellishment but when you put one on, or see one on, wow, they create such flattering shape and are so comfortable to wear.&nbsp; I won't know till I get a pair on but I'm hoping that's where "my" wow factor will come from.&nbsp; But I see what attracts you to the Ash pants.&nbsp; So fun!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842311 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:39:27 +0000 3style 1842311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely jacket. I'm less excited about either pant option. I looked over what Nordstrom has from VB and I am enticed by the Ash Seamed Skinny Pants. I think that it would be kind of fun to go more maximal on the zippers and do four more zippers on the pants. However, on my screen the Ash pants seem like any ashy color : very dark gray though they are listed as black. So it might look like an odd mismatch. Also the zipper colors aren't the same, but again I think that it looks fun in a maximal sort of way. </p> <p>Apologies for not linking. I have to figure out how to use the Finds feature. I'm thinking that I will be able to sort it out on my desktop computer when I am not in the middle of painting my hallways. And then hopefully it will be more apparent what to do on my phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842186 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:56:53 +0000 Angie 1842186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>Papa is doing better, thanks. Summer agrees with him.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842173 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:39:09 +0000 gryffin 1842173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - welcome home!! I hope your papa was well and that you had a wonderful visit!! That's good advice and yes I could use another few tops. But can't decide what I need. But I should give it some serious thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842153 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:01:58 +0000 Angie 1842153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE</p> <p>STUNNING</p> <p>And pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Make sure you have enough tops!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842144 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:49:16 +0000 gryffin 1842144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you suz!! It took me forever to find the "right" Smythe. Blazers are my thing. Angie was gobsmacked when I told her I had more blazers than tops. Everything else becomes a supporting player for me. So I spend most of my wardrobe budget on them with the plan that they will be with me a long, long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842141 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:16:48 +0000 Suz 1842141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree the leggings look looser than the pants! I suppose it is the model's body types. Both very leggy but one a bit curvier. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE your lace jacket, too. Wow. You have a gorgeous collection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842121 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:09:13 +0000 gryffin 1842121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa and Sterling - that was my original thought.  They are cropped though and I don't know the longevity of crops considering the length of time I keep clothes but are absolutely worth the try on.  I live in leggings.  I may try on both to see.   But agreed the pants are probably the best "suit" option.  Many thanks guys!!<br /> ETA: these are the pants and leggings. Hard to tell, the fit does not look that different in the photos. That could be deceiving though. Because to my eye the leggings look more like the pants lol!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842114 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:29:39 +0000 Anonymous 1842114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with <b>LisaP</b>, pants would probably be the smartest option. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842080 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:49:06 +0000 Anonymous 1842080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pants . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842063 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:41:40 +0000 gryffin 1842063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie - that's very beautiful but the material looks very heavy, hard to tell be reads a substantial tweed. It might only be a late fall or winter jacket if that were the case. I actually returned a smythe jacket very similiar to that but in black and white plaid because I did not think that weight of jacket had enough versatility. But the cut and look is gorgeous!! If you live in cold climate that could be an asset. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842056 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:16:00 +0000 Anonymous 1842056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I know Angie's blazer. Love it.<br /> Well, while i have you, this is the one I had lined up on the realreal but I wasn't ready to pull the trigger. Maybe next year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842054 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:11:24 +0000 gryffin 1842054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie - look at Angie's smythe jacket it's a gorgeous plaid with contrasting leather patches on the elbows. That might be what you are looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842052 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:09:41 +0000 gryffin 1842052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - thank you sweet girl. The big question....the pants or the leggings....thoughts?<br /> Style fan - thank you. I hope so. It's a lot to spend but when I try and find things that are less expensive alternatives I'm never happy with them. I guess it's best if buy what I really love as long as I stay with budget. Just have to wait on the pants but that's ok. Good things come to those who wait!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842051 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:06:11 +0000 Anonymous 1842051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yah, Gryphin. That is the exact style I would like to get (curved hem at front is very flattering). I think something in a non-solid might be casual enough. Not sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842046 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:44:01 +0000 Style Fan 1842046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket sounds gorgeous.&nbsp; Well worth the money.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842040 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:26:12 +0000 Anonymous 1842040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my dream suit. &nbsp;So happy you have the jacket - it's GORGEOUS and worth every penny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842008 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 22:00:22 +0000 gryffin 1842008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - thanks you much!! &nbsp;You are such a sweetheart!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842004 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:56:16 +0000 Anonymous 1842004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>You ARE articulate</u>. &nbsp;I am so happy you found what you need. &nbsp;And as <b>Fashiontern</b> says "Hope your parents are doing well." &nbsp;Best wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842003 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:53:18 +0000 gryffin 1842003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I'm still trying to describe the fabric. It's almost like the old Ann Taylor crepe but with more stretch. It does not feel like neoprene in a wet or spring suit. It's much more elegant. Very nice substantial hand, smooth but not shiny. Warm but not hot and breathable. Not occlusive. Sorry wish I was more articulate!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1842002 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:50:05 +0000 Anonymous 1842002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so beautiful!!! &nbsp; Your description is perfect. &nbsp;I can actually see the jacket in my mind. &nbsp;I have trouble imagining the feel of the jacket, but if you say pajamas, I'm all in.</p> <p>I think buying the extra pieces would be a really good for you. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1841998 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:38:45 +0000 gryffin 1841998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie - I have a really dressy smythe. It's black lace equestrian. I just put it with jeans. Well with pretty much anything. Chinos, jeans, as well as dresses and nice pants. It actually looked good with almost everything due to the cutaway silhouette.</p> <p>ETA: smittie this is my smythe the lace corded blazer</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1841995 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:33:47 +0000 Anonymous 1841995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work! Sounds like you'll get a lot of wear out of it over many years. I definitely think it's worth it.</p> <p>I really, really would like a nice blazer. I have tried the Smythe brand and they build up the shoulders and breast area a bit (use a lot of interfacing maybe?) and I must say, it looks Sharp!</p> <p>But I need a way to dress it down and I haven't quite figured that part out yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1841993 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:31:00 +0000 gryffin 1841993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - than you. I'm still keeping my eye for rag and bone. And the sweater jacket is a very good idea. Just needs to be the right one.<br /> Fashiontern- thanks so much for the good wishes. You really helped me have a clearer vision of my needs. All the sweaters you suggested were really lovely and I had to really cogitate on why they did not resonate. Sometimes figuring out what you don't want, makes figuring out what you do want easier. So thank you so much for your help!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1841985 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:06:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1841985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you found what you needed! Hope your parents are doing well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-im-actually-happy-that-i-just-spent-600-on-a-blazer#post-1841982 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 20:56:45 +0000 Greyscale 1841982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! It sounds like a really valuable purchase. </p> <p>Incidentally I saw the J Crew sweater blazer that I'd suggested, in person, and it's much more on the sweater side. Nice but not the same thing at all. </p>