Blazers: K/R and K/D

Kristin L

I'd been waiting for the Gap blazers to go on sale, and while waiting, I found this black blazer at a 2nd hand store online. It's DKNY and, budget wise, it fits great. However, I'm not sure if it fits. What do you think?

I also found/remembered these blazers in my closet. Are they too dated? Or do you think they fit/could fit with a bit of alteration? I'm sorry about the blurriness in the first photo. I'd take another but my camera died and I can't find the batteries.

1) DKNY black blazer
2) Banana Republic
3) Banana Republic

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12 years ago

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The first one looks like something you could style and it seems to fit you from what I can see. The second one looks big and just sort of boring in style to me. Kind of boxy in a long rectangle way. The third one has those slightly puffy sleeves (not a fan of those myself) and a pretty big lapel which might date it. The sleeves seem a bit large too but I realize that could be altered.

12 years ago

Glory

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Kristin I think that pic 1 has some possibilities just as Textstyle mentioned. I think 2 and 3 might be a bit dated.

12 years ago

jayne

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I don't think any of these are dated. But they certainly could fit you better and then you would find them classic. I do see the puffy sleeve like the last picture in H&M right now, and the second one could use some better buttons.The first one is hard to see but it also seemed big at the waist and sleeves??

12 years ago

ElleH

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From what I can see, & it isn't easy lol, the first one seems like a good basci black blazer keep. The second one seems too big but I don't know because oversized is in but I know there's a difference between too big & oversized. The third one I don't know because I don't know how it is supposed to fit but it seems too big also. If they are lined alterations might be more than they are worth but maybe not. It depends if you can find something you love at a price that makes the alterations not worthwhile. Will you love them when they fit?

12 years ago

DonnaF

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What would you wear under these blazers? A shirt? Shirt + sweater? T-Shirt? Sweater? The second and third blazers look a little big, but a sweater underneath might fill them out.

12 years ago

Thistle

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I don't really think any of these are good enough for you. Your blazer should have more shape. GAP is currently running 30% off . . .

12 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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I think the fit of the first one is good and is a decent basic for your wardrobe. Different stylings can make it work.

I'm not keen on the other two though. They do seem a bit dated to me.

12 years ago

Kristin L

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Thanks everyone! Y'all are echoing what I was thinking.

12 years ago

Suz

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For me, the problem is fit -- the last two don't seem to fit you, and alterations would be pricey, so it's really not worth it. The first one seems like it might be okay - a better fit and a decent basic.

12 years ago

Angie

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What Suz said. #1 is super! Very nice

I would pass on #2 and #3. The fit is poor and the last style is a little dated.

Onto the next batch of fab jackets!

12 years ago

Sarah A

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I really like the first one! Seems like a really good find

The second one I think could work open (not buttoned) too if you emphasize the oversizedness and play it up with a sleek/edgy support ensamble. But then again I like the boxy long jacket with slim jeans which is not everyone's cup of tea. This is one you already own right? Nothing lost by trying to style it a bit...

The third I think I would put with the donate items.

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