You had me at *thumbnail* #9 --- you HAVE to keep this!

I love how it looks borderline boyfriend worn open with the jeans and then goes feminine with the nipped waist over a skirt.

I think the blue skirt was simply the wrong proportion to work with this --- what bothered me was the little edge of zip showing, not enough to be intentional but just enough to catch the eye and hold it.

The orange on the other hand... so chic!

I'm in the camp that says no worries to the back fit --- it really should sort itself out over time.

I think you found The ONE, Shannon --- and a clever, thoughtful SA in the bargain!

Well Angie says it's Killer! So you have to keep it

Heh heh, I am with Deborah.

I love it esp. unzipped, such a great shape, a big like from me! Keep, and I'll think will sterch out a bit with wearring...so will look even better zipped on, too!

What on earth would I do without my YLF feedback? The tags are coming off and it's going to Danier Leather to get the sleeves shortened. I had just tucked them in for the pictures but they need about 3 inches taken off.

I want to thank you all for your insightful comments - particularly with respect to the cobalt blue skirt. Love the colour, hate the fit - it's gone back but I know I want to find a slim midi skirt in that colour. I'm a complete midi-pencil-a-holic!

Angie - special thanks to you for weighing in when you're so busy and with your k-comment. I guess my search is over for my leather jacket - and it wasn't even that painful thanks to Meagan! Speaking of Megan, I have emailed the store manager to let her know the jacket was indeed a better fit thanks to her SA's keen eye and investigative skills.

Yaaaaay! *throws confetti* Now we need some leather jacket weather, STAT. I'm going to enjoy seeing all the outfits you build around this beauty.