I'm kind of surprised at the negative reaction to this jacket - I agree that the sleeves are too long worn down, but they look great scrunched IMO. Have you tried wearing it open at all? Wondering if that might exaggerate the boxiness and make it look more intentional. Maybe open over a longer tunic?

I had to sign in to say that I agree with Rae. I think it's really cute and it doesn't look dated to me at all. I think it fits you well, too. I think it looks great styled with the skirt and cute shoes!!

Rae & Jem - I'm glad you like it (as well as others who chimed in to say they liked it) 'cause I spoke with my thrift store and unfortunately their return policy without receipts is iron clad due to previous problems they've had with returns. So I'm going to make this work, come hell or high water! I'm just that stubborn.

I got back my Shabby Apple skirt yesterday from my seamstress who did an AMAZING job - the skirt now fits better than any other skirt I've ever owned! So I will try some more styling ideas such as belting, leaving it open, trying it over different silhouettes, etc. and if I still feel like it needs tweaking, I'll take it to Wonder Woman (what I'm now calling my seamstress since I can't pronounce her name) and see what she can do.

I think if the jacket was taken in at the sides from a few inches above to afew inches below the waist, it would have a shape similar to the last pic. That wouldn't be an overly expensive alteration and for a fairly low cost you could satisfy your need for a green jacket. I think it would look great over navy.

Coming late to the thread but that jacket is *so* close. If you love the color/fabric (which I do), it would be worth paying the seamstress to alter it. It's perfect fit that makes all the difference.

I looked at the pics again and your talented seamstress may be able to take in the waist in a way that would create a very subtle peplum look. Then you would be hitting two trends with one jacket. I can see that style of jacket looking amazing with a simple sheath dress (in navy).

Or even over my navy lace sheath dress? Which is the one that Wonder Woman remade for me (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-my-tailor)?

I think if you're willing to alter, I would get it slimmed just a little bit (I like the boxiness, it's just a bit too much for little you) and also have the sleeves taken up to a-bit-below-the-elbow length (and then still scrunch up!). I might also consider changing out the buttons, but I'm weird like that

I actually like the jacket especially in the last photo. I think just nipping the waistline in a bit would be all that is needed. I love the color on you!