https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:37:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1338354 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:16:20 +0000 Beth 1338354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, I hope it works too! The style looked great and I thought the quality was good, especially for the sale price. </p> <p>Let us know when it arrives. Crossing my fingers for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1337694 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:22:33 +0000 viva 1337694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm ... Beth, I am typically a 6 -- occasionally a 4 -- and I ordered the 8. I hope it works.</p> <p>What did you think of the jacket's style and quality? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1337259 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:34:22 +0000 Beth 1337259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, if it helps, I just saw this jacket in a Karen Millen shop 10 minutes ago and tried it on for size. I usually wear a 4 or 6 in blazers, an 8 in Smythe, and this fit perfectly in a 6. Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336965 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:40:49 +0000 kkards 1336965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, i like them both! and i didn't know that bloomies sold karen millen! (great price BTW) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336881 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:33:03 +0000 viva 1336881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa</b>, you are right -- neither have collar or lapel. And I also agree that the zippers may make the Zara jacket less versatile and have a shorter lifespan. Plus there is the fit issue. So I'm crossing my fingers for the KM.</p> <p>Angie, the largest they had was an 8, <b>Angie</b>, and I have a size 8 KM top already, so I'm hoping it will work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336875 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:29:12 +0000 Anonymous 1336875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both too. &nbsp;I think the Karen Millen one might be the more versatile of the two - not having the gold zippers etc. &nbsp;The Zara one is without a collar and lapel, right? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336871 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:25:33 +0000 Angie 1336871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful. Try it.&nbsp;Size up. KM runs very small.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336870 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:25:17 +0000 jackiec 1336870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both - but am looking forward to seeing the Karen Millen when it arrives </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336868 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:23:54 +0000 Beth 1336868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see it on you, Viva! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336820 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:30:37 +0000 Jaime 1336820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both and think they serve different purposes. Since they are returnable maybe order both and try them with the outfits you have in mind. And show us of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336811 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:19:28 +0000 Emily 1336811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really like the Karen Millen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336807 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:11:08 +0000 viva 1336807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ceit, I liked the Zara too, but then I tried on the Small and I realized that the Medium had nice slouch but was big under the arms ... so I don't really know what size I would take.</p> <p>Also, my two other blazers are both full length, so I am thinking that my first purchase should be shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336802 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:02:21 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1336802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both equally - the cuts are different but sooooo nice! &nbsp; I am loving the detailing/cuts on both jackets from behind, and at the waist. &nbsp;I think it would be more a matter of your personal preference - and the quality of the textile, and how well either jacket will hold up with regular use.&nbsp;I think it's a case of having to see the garment in-person.</p> <p>&nbsp;The only thing is that&nbsp;I'm not really 'sold' on is (are?)&nbsp;the gold zippers. &nbsp; Again... I think you have to eyeball this in person.</p> <p>I think that Austerity August is a wonderful idea - but the point is to exercise moderation, yes? &nbsp; But not to exclude yourself from something that would be worn frequently and extremely useful to you? &nbsp; Think of it that way :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336799 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:53:21 +0000 Anonymous 1336799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked the Zara one on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336791 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:46:14 +0000 Janet 1336791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Zara one and think it would suit your style very nicely, but the Karen Millen one is really cool. They have slightly different vibes, so it's hard to compare without seeing them on you and seeing how the lengths work with what you'd plan to wear. I'd love to see you try both of them. Considering your schedule, I'd say it's worth a detour from AusAug. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336790 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:46:04 +0000 Eliza 1336790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am drawn to the KM one, as it has some contemporary detail, yet also has simplicity. It looks quite versatile to my eye, and a little less like one moment in time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Take it for what it is worth, as I am on a major "no extraneous hardware" jag apparently. &nbsp;(not that I don't have pieces in my wardrobe that have hardware...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336783 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:38:23 +0000 Beth 1336783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, this is what I get for posting before the morning wake-up cup of tea! </p> <p>With the back details, I think the KM one is a real winner. It's lovely.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336780 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:34:04 +0000 viva 1336780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, added pics of the Zara jacket for comparison.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336776 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:31:50 +0000 Beth 1336776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The back of the Zara blazer looks really fun! I can't see zippers in the picture, though?&nbsp;</p> <p>I also really like the Karen Millen one. The price is good, and the shorter length would go well with pants and dresses. The leather trim is interesting but not too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-trying-this-jacket#post-1336768 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:18:28 +0000 viva 1336768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have signficant work travel coming up in September and October, and I am evaluating my work capsule today. </p> <p>I'm doing some more culling, and it's clear that I need another blazer -- possibly two. I'm considering the black zipped jacket from Zara (see Find), but I seem to be between sizes and I am not sure about the gold zippers. That's still a possibility.</p> <p>What do you think about this one from Karen Millen? I've added two photos from the Karen Millen site to show how it looks open and from the back.&nbsp; It's on sale at Bloomingdales -- not final sale. Wondering if it is worth breaking AA to give it a try. </p> </p> <p>Pics 1-2: Karen Millen</p> <p>Pics 3-4: Zara</p> <p>ETA: No pics, but it was too big and too boxy for me. Oh well. NEXT!</p>