K/R - three jackets and a handbag

Hi all! I'm trying to be good and saving my pennies for the Nordstrom sale, but I've picked up a couple of jackets over the last couple of weeks and would love your input on whether or not they are worth keeping. Please note that these really aren't styled at all. I just threw on a white tank to show the jackets.

1. T Tahari indigo jacket - I've had these indigo pants for a while now and really like them. When they came out with a matching jacket recently, it seemed like a no-brainer to pick it up. I can wear them together as a suit or as separates, which I do with pretty much all of my suits. It fits well in the sleeves and shoulders but it is a bit too snug to button. I don't envision wanting to button it (I have other suits that I would wear should I need to be that formal) but would that be a deal breaker? Not on sale, but in line with what I'd expect to pay for a suit jacket.
2. Black jacket - I know I'm supposed to be limiting the amount of black in my wardrobe! BUT, I only have two other black jackets in my closet and this one is very different in shape and style. It's buttonless with no lapel. I wear my other black suit jacket ALL the time and am pretty sure I'd get a lot of wear out of this. On sale, good price.
3. Cream Loft jacket - I'm thinking this is a super cute addition to my closet as I don't have many light colored jackets. Do you agree? (fingers crossed, but want honest feedback!) Also on sale, good price.
4. Casual printed handbag - I don't have any smaller, casual handbags and thought this might be fun. What do you think?

As always, honest comments, critiques and feedback welcome and appreciated!

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13 years ago

Meredith1953

Veteran

I adore the #1st jacket. IT is so sleek and super flattering. The second one would also be a nice addition because the silhouette is different from other jackets you own. I love the color of the third one but something about it doesn't please me as much as the other two. I would LOVE to see it styled the way you would intend to wear it. Your new handbag is adorable.

bj1111

love the loft jacket. indigo is also fine, but reads as black on my monitor. you have too many black jackets!

Kristine

I really love the suit in #1. It fits you beautifully. I do like the option of buttoning jackets, sometimes over dresses it works best but if you don't button that should be ok.

I like #2 well enough but if you have two black jackets already I might pass. I can see how it would be versatile but I also think it's a little heavy with your coloring (or maybe that's just my perspective because it's summer).

#3 and # are beautiful! How about one more touch of color, like a red necklace?

Kari

I vote on keeping the jacket in #1 and #3. For #2 I'm not quite so concerned about the color or anything; it's just that to me the structure of #1 is a lot more interesting. The handbag is CUTE!

Transcona Shannon

Love the jacket in #1 and in #3 - both versatile and well fitting. And the handbag is fabulous!

Deborah

In the minority here Christy but I love the black jacket! The shape is gorgeous. I love the no lapel look and I could see this not only for the office but also for smart casual.

I love the other two jackets also. The cream is just stunning on you. And the bag is lovely.

3 black jackets is not too many! And I am not going to tell you how many black jackets I have!!! But it is more than three, Keep everything:)

Lyn D.

I am really into jackets right now and all of these look great! I agree with Deborah that you should keep them all, especially since you are required to dress for work.

catgirl

I like all of these, in order as posted. My fave is the first, then the second, and the Loft one is last because it seems a little boxy in the shoulders. But you look great in it! And you really can't have too many black jackets IMHO.

sarah

I think they are all great - if I had to return one, it would be #2, only because it's not super outstanding enough to warrant repeating another black jacket. Love the bag!

Midwest Girl

Active Member

You look fabulous in all of these. My favorites are the indigo and the cream, but I can see the simplicity of the black jacket making it very versatile. Love the new print bag too!

Scarlet

This looks like a round of winners to me. Especially the first jacket looks absolutely perfect. That one was meant to be. The other two jackets look good and fit you well, so it's up to you if they will serve you well. My sister just sent me a handbag about that size. I usually have larger or smaller (evening) handbags, so please show me how to wear this size. I like the print and touch of color.

Jjsloane

I very much like #1 and love that you have matching pants. I'm just ok with #2. I like 3 too.

lynn

I'm in the minority here but I love 1 & 2 but not 3. I'm not sure what it is but it just doesn't do anything for me. The first two look fantastic to me.

qpswan

The indigo jacket with the nipped-in waist is the most flattering on you. It is difficult to tell if the black jacket is fitted. Would you ever consider belting it?

The cream jacket (especially at a good price) is worth the try, but be aware of looking too boxy.

Love the bag!

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