K/R Express sweater and moto jacket

I'm not normally an Express shopper, but I spied through the window of my neighborhood store a jacket that looked like the cousin of Claire's, underneath a big sale sign. Next thing I knew, I was trying on half of the store.

I brought these two items home. What do you think?

(1) merino blend dolman sweater in weird mushroomy color that I somehow like. This picture has me wearing a tank top underneath, because the weave is sort of open. I didn't love the way it felt--sort of bulky--and I thought maybe I could get away with just wearing nude-colored underthings, but when I took a picture with a flash, I saw more of myself than I wanted anyone else to have to see. So I would be looking for a better cami-type solution. Do you think chocolate brown would be okay? I have a very fitted one in that color.

(2) taupe moto jacket. I have a butterscotch-colored leather moto jacket that has been a real workhorse for me--see last photo for comparison--so I like the idea of adding another fitted leather jacket in a cooler tone. This one might be a bit boxier than I would ideally like (because I want to wear it more as a blazer than as outerwear), but there is no sizing down (this is an XS). And it's not real leather. I've never bought faux leather before. I thought this one looked okay, but I'm maybe not a good judge. The sale price was fantastic--I got it for $36!--but part of me thinks I should just return it and buy a taupe leather jacket proper, since I feel confident I would wear it a lot. I did not find one I loved on google shopping at any price range, though. There was a cute one from My Tribe but the color was much darker (more like the boots I'm wearing).

Thanks for your help.

ETA: sorry, pics #1 and 2 uploaded in the opposite order. Also, pic #3 was a WIW that I somehow never got around to posting.

This post has 3 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

14 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

It all looks great to me, Stephanie! Enjoy your new loot.

Jem

Veteran

I really love the sweater and think it fits you really well. I like the jacket, too, but I can see what you mean about it not being too fitted. I know that Claire really likes the faux leather jacket she got from Express, so I think that parts OK, it's just if you feel comfortable with the size of it. It looks good, though!

kellygirl

Love the dolman on you. I also like the jacket for outerwear--looks like you will be able to layer beneath it.

Makrame

I think both items look good. The color of the jacket is nice and different from what you have. I tried Claire's jacket on in store, and while the fit did not work for me, the feel and quality seemed good.

I am a big fan of of dolman-sleeved tops. I think it looks good in the picture but perhaps at the chocolate-brown camp or even a brown or beige tank would be better.

Great boots, too!

Jewell

I like it all! and that is an awesome price for that jacket

Stephanie

Thanks, everyone, for your opinions

Anonymous

Hi Stephanie. I tried that jacket on too! For $36, I think that looks pretty darn good. I have not seen that taupe color anywhere else in real leather, so if it's the color you are looking for, it would be a fun buy, even if it doesn't last forever. The dolman top looks nice, as long as it *feels* good on. I love your WIW with the cognac jacket and blue dress. Niiiiiiice!

Ginny

I like it all, the dolman looks great with the boots and the color of the dress in #3 is great on you!

CocoLion

I like the way the jacket and sweater go together so well. I vote keep if they go with a lot of things in your wardrobe (trying to prevent wardrobe orphanage).

Meredith1953

I like the all and both jackets are awesome!

nicoleb

1. I think this look great!

2. HOLD UP. That jacket was on sale for $36?!?! That is amazing! Awesome score as their jackets are normally close to $100 like that!

rae

What Claire said! The color is lovely, and it doesn't look *overly* boxy. Though if you want it more fitted, maybe the version that Claire has, with the racer collar, fits more snugly?

I found this taupe leather version at Danier: http://www.danier.com/leather-.....px?lang=en

I'm thinking maybe I should just splurge on it. It comes in a XXXS, but it sounds like Danier jackets run really big, so it may not fit any more closely than the Express. I don't think they have free returns.

Category