https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 05:01:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308937 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:15:21 +0000 Alecia 308937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket looks lovely, but I'm with Tara in that the color could be tricky. It's definitely something you'd need to try on. I don't have experience with perforated leather so couldn't speak to wearing it in colder months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308931 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:55:34 +0000 lyn* 308931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yay - it's a colour that works well with most colours you are going to wear in terms of clothes and if you wear a scarf. I too have a craving for a leather jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308928 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:46:54 +0000 Zoe B. 308928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was about to vote yay when I saw someone mention the perforations... that makes it tricky. If you want to put creamy leather conditioner on it, it may get stuck in all the holes. Btw my little dirty secret is that I've never dry cleaned my old leather jacket--just wipe it with leather cleaner and then conditioner. The lining can be spot cleaned at home with a towel soaked in soapy water (although I've never done it, so I'm not sure how annoying or time consuming it is to do it).<br /> Anyway, the color and the style of the jacket is amazing though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308917 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:04:32 +0000 Beth 308917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks just beautiful. Give it a try and report back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308859 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:06:28 +0000 Isabel 308859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you soooo much, all of you.</p> <p>You are right, this really is the type of thing I need to go to the store and try on. I don't know what has gotten into me, I am so practical, too practical.</p> <p>BM - I don't like wearing white shirts because of the upkeep, but here I am considering a light, LEAThER jacket ! I totally forgot about dry cleaning ( which I don't do for environmental reasons and I rarely - in emergencies - use bleach for the same reason ).You may know me better than me !</p> <p>Lynne, you cracked me up because that is EXACLY the type of thing that I think about. I like my things to last a long time so I always worry about integrity.</p> <p>So.... with all that in mind, I am going to get myself to a store, try it on and if I love it and you ladies love it, I guess I will have to find a green dry cleaner ! ( I am ready to toss the environment out the door if this is THE coat : 0 ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308807 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:52:22 +0000 Lisa 308807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have to see this on, if it washes you out, you can always add a bright scarf to it. I like the overall style, classic and would wear it layered with a winter coat in colder months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308775 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:20:40 +0000 tarzy 308775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such fab style! I think you really need to try it on in person. </p> <p>I'm still learning all this stuff, so I'm probably completely wrong, but - that color could be tricky. I would also want to see how the texture looks in real life. (Sometimes I can wear texture, but sometimes it looks a bit fuddy-duddy on me - it really depends.) </p> <p>I'd definitely go to the store and try it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308772 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:11:36 +0000 Lynne 308772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, this was my thought about the perforations - but I am a leather jacket beginner - hoping someone more knowlegable will chime in re this. If you try it on pls do post a pic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308771 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:11:25 +0000 biscuitsmom 308771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a perforated leather jacket and Ive used it for about 3-4 years now and its held up as well as any other one...they are a slim leather usually, so its not as warm as a regular leather coat....I have a *fondness* for leather and suede coats- I have 6! lol....but you are planning to use it under a coat in the cold weather, right? Otherwise it would need to be a spring/fall item, I think... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308767 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0000 Isabel 308767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great points to consider. I will have to go see it in person. ( great point about the integrity of perforated leather on a coat.... )</p> <p>Mo - In the cooler months I would wear it like a blazer under one of my top coats, if it didn't look weird.</p> <p>Lots to consider !</p> <p>Thank you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308766 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:06:46 +0000 MNsara 308766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a beautiful jacket with classic lines, but a current look. Have you tried it on? The fit makes ALL the difference!</p> <p>I obsess a little over protecting leather, so I would leather treat it like a nice purse and try to wear a collar or scarf to protect the inside neck (I must be pretty grubby there!) and I also try to watch where I rest my cuffs. I get stressed paying leather cleaning prices :-\ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308764 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:03:58 +0000 Isabel 308764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tazry, I have very dark almost black hair - but I am VERY pale with yellow undertones and dark brown eyes; here is my picture :</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-debutafter-16-months" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-16-months</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308762 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:03:04 +0000 Mo 308762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only concern is whether the perforated leather is less warm than traditional leather jackets since you do mention wearing it for weather related reasons and not just for it's look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308761 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:02:49 +0000 Lynne 308761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I looked at a very similar jacket recently, and I think the perforated leather is aimed at Spring wear rather than winter. I did wonder what such heavy perforation would do to the structural integrity of the the leather when it's made into a jacket? I like it in boots, such as the Aquitalia ones that Angie has in the store.<br /> I think a leather jacket would work brilliantly for you, but I would recommend one that isn't perforated for starters, FWIW. Interested to follow this thread and hear what the others have to say! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308760 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:01:39 +0000 biscuitsmom 308760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is gorgeous! I think you definitely could use it in the colder months under a coat. Yup, I would *definitely* use a leather protectant- sprays are generally the easiest...one time I forgot (ok, I was lazy) and it got ruined So take the time and I think that is a *great* piece for your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308759 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:59:24 +0000 tarzy 308759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Remind me - what is your coloring? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-2#post-308753 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:47:08 +0000 Isabel 308753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am generally not a leather jacket person. Though since being on YLF, I have been craving one. I LOVE the following :</p> <p><a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=19&#038;pageId=1&#038;productId=570013550&#038;viewAll=&#038;prd=Perforated+Lambskin+Leather+Jacket&#038;subCatId=&#038;color=&#038;fromSearch=&#038;inSeam=&#038;posId=1&#038;catId=cat210004&#038;cat=Jackets&#038;onSale=&#038;colorFamily=&#038;maxPg=2&#038;size=" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouseblackmark.....#038;size=</a></p> <p>what do you think ?</p> <p>For those who vote YAY, could I wear it in the colder months too as a jacket ( not outwear ) ? </p> <p>ANd how would I keep it clean ? Do you spray it with leather protectant ?</p> <p>Thank you for your help !!! </p>