K/R Smythe Jacket - YouLookFab Forum

I posted earlier this week about a Smythe jacket I had ordered. I got great feedback which confirmed the fabness of said jacket. It arrived today, I opened the box and almost gasped. It is more beautiful in person. It is white linen with a silver metallic coating. And the cut of it is just stunning. I love it and I need it.

As I mentioned before, this was the largest size available on the Canadian website. I can return it for free, and reorder a larger size from Nordstrom. However, that will add approximately $200 to the cost of the jacket. Which I'm not super keen on but willing to do for love...

I just threw it on over the casual outfit I was wearing today (added the shoes, as I fear I look weird in bare feet). Maybe I need to style it with some other pieces to get a better feel? I was surprisingly happy with the way it fit, as I anticipated it would be smaller than this. It is pretty close, ugh. I can do it up no problem, but there is a tiny bit of pulling when I do. However I would not wear it buttoned. But I need your honest opinions, on the fit. Is it too small?

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13 years ago

Raisin

Veteran

It sure looks great unbuttoned, and as Angie says if that's how you wear it then its ok to not be able to button it. How does it feel across the shoulders? I just love the sheen!

Tanya

It is a gorgeous jacket! Can you lift your arms in front comfortably? If yes, I'd say it is the right size.

Anonymous

I like the fit, it looks really architectural. You might lose a bit of that sharpness with the size up, but without seeing the next size, is mere speculation. Does it feel tight? It does not look tight, at all.

Tina.b

Let's say it does not feel loose (but I would say that it is still comfortable). It is tighter than the jackets I normally wear, but not by a lot. I think the sharp shape of the shoulders actually helps with my chunkier arms, lol.

I have such a tough time determining proper fit, and I'm so happy to finally have some great direction. Thank you for your insights thus far!

rae

(website)

I agree it is hard to speculate. Hm... if you can move and raise your arms and perform daily tasks, then I don't see a reason it needs to close. It is beautiful!

Caro in Oz

It's a beautiful jacket & if it feels great then take no notice - it is so hard to tell without seeing you move.

What I see is - the arms look a little short (not sure if this is deliberate).

Because the collar is large it looks like it is standing away from your body. I think I notice this because I have a large bust & so it isn't a good look on me, what this does imo is make the jacket look a little small.

Not Tina, but I think the shorter sleeves are intentional. I've seen that feature on a lot of white blazers, I think is to prevent dirty cuffs and to allow the bottom layer to peek thru.

Mochi

I almost gasped myself at this stunning jacket. I think I'd give it a green light. Enjoy!

celia

I think that is a good fit.
My vote is keep.

Thistle

If you can raise your arms and function normally, I think you have a winner. The fit through the shoulders is perfect.

Echo

In the cost-benefit analysis, the difference a size up might make would not be worth the cost, IMO. While we cannot see the back, it does not look to be at all tight or pulling in the arms, and the architectural lines and shoulders lend themselves to a closer fit. It LOOKS fantastic, so it is definitely a freen light in that regard, but only you can decide if the comfort factor is worth going up.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER

You don't need to do yoga in this jacket. Just make sure you can drive and attend to your kids

Sarah A

Lovely jacket. I would say if you can lift your arms to drive etc. You are good. I always do the driving test now after having a jacket i didnt realize was restrictive before purchase. The metallic sheen on the white is spactactular.

Posted at the same time as Angie! Glad i am on the right track....

Suz

Happy sigh. OH, I want one of these, too. Not in my current budget, alas, so you MUST wear it a lot in your WIWs so I can enjoy it vicariously...

Jaime

Love the jacket and the fit looks great to me. I think a size up would be too wide. Keep!

Carole

Stunningly gorgeous! I hope you keep it.

Thanks Zap - I thought it might be intentional:)

CocoLion

What a beautiful garment. You must keep this. I would like to see it buttoned to see how much pulling is really visible. I know you won't keep it buttoned (who does keep fitted jackets buttoned, after all?) -- it's a way to gauge fit.

I love the sleeve length.

This is going to look amazing with black pants, jeans, or skirts. Perfect for the B/W trend.

kellygirl

Now that is a white jacket! Love the subtle gleam of the fabric. SO pretty. The cut is divine on you. Sleeve length looks perfect for spring!

Ariadne

KEEP x 1,000,000.

Jules

It's amazing, KEEP! I can't believe that's linen, would love to see it in person. Stunning, even goes with your decor, seems very you!

I'm so relieved you think that the fit is workable. I will attempt to take some pics with the jacket closed just for review. The material is quite stiff due to the polyurethane metallic coating so I don't like how the lapel bends when it is done up.

I was so captivated with the jacket when I removed it from the box. Then when I saw the pics I was worried that I wasn't doing the jacket proper justice. I definitely hesitated to post them, for fear that I would hear that it was a disaster.

I so appreciate this wonderful community. The honest and constructive feedback presented in a gentle way is invaluable. You are all honestly one of the bright spots in my day. xoxo

siniestra

Active Member

Keep it looks perfect to me !

Steve Robs

Member

wow nice jacket liked the color of it ..

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