Another Zara try - jackets - YouLookFab Forum

After Suz's pink jacket post I decided to give Zara's jackets another try - and here is the result.
This time knowing the Zara sizing and how small its models are cut on the shoulder and sleeves I decided to try jackets which come in XL.
Well, it is another bust. They technically fit but none of them vowed me in terms of quality and fit for my body so they all going back. I thought I will give a review here in case it may be useful for somebody.

1. Tuxedo collar blazer - I find it pretty shapeless without the modern "swagger" - at least for my frame which is by no means slim. It may fit differently on a slimmer body and be more like the model.
2. Single button blazer Suz got in pink - it looked much better on Suz than on me. Also I find fabric too stiff
3. Fabric blazer I think this is kind of knit and very opposit to #2 in softness but it feels off.
4. Blazer with gathered shoulders the length of this one is the best but I am not in love with it.

I think I will look at them again on the weekend in a natural light and see if I am just being cranky today but none of them felt as good as BR navy suit jacket...

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12 years ago

Deborah

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Sveta do try them again on the weekend. They all look good but I agree there is no wow factor. I do like the one in #4 best, and wonder if you feeling a lack of wow is coming across I the photos?? Zara sizing is weird. I have to buy a Large in tops/jackets. I don't mind but it's completely inconsistent wi what size I normally take:)

deb

I agree, you can do better elsewhere.

Anonymous

It doesn't sound like you love any of these. Better ones will come along.

Ariadne

It's so hard to judge dark jackets in photos! I've really noticed this lately with all the Lanai posts. I think I like the last one the best, but go with your gut--if it feels wrong, it's unlikely to feel better with time (in my experience).

El Cee

Yes... I agree with your assessment Sveta. While all of these look pretty good on you, none of them is truly a "10". If you are not loving, I say keep looking.

Suz

(website)

Oh...I can't wait to see in person. I honestly can't tell from the photos. I am actually not 100% decided on the pink one for me, either, due to the stiffness of the fabric. It is part of what makes it looks a bit "sharp" on me (in a good way, I think) but I'm not sure I would reach for it often due to that rather restricted feeling.

I do think the BR jacket was a better quality option than any of these would be, for sure. Of course now we have sent it back and it is no longer on sale...so PPP rules the day. But we will investigate in person.

Lisa

I vote pass, no need to settle, the right coat will find you.

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