I actually love the motto with the dress, too, and it's such a fresh colour! lOVE THE OXFORDS, TOO:-)

I think the color suits you but, I know I will need to hide under a rock after this, did you try the size down? The jacket looks a little roomy for a brand new leather jacket. I am just thinking about your prior Danier purchases and how they molded / stretched after a while plus the fact that you are on a weight loss program. That looks like lambskin, it will stretch.

I think you should go for the next size down.

Shoes are awesome

I did try the size down and it was uncomfortably tight across the back of the shoulders and had about a 2-3 inch gap at the waist - I don't mind a jacket that can't physically be done up, but I like it to at least look like it could and the size down didn't.

I'm getting the sense that I should be returning the jacket?

No, not all all. I do love the color. I have not read the other comments yet. If the next size down does not work, and you love it, keep it.

I think the jacket looks great on you! The sleeves look okay to me and once you get them shortened that will probably fix any minor sleeve issues. I think some of the problem is that some fabrics just don't photograph that well. It's hard to get a sense of the softness of the leather from a photograph.

Oh you are so much braver than I am. I could never do a yellow jacket. If it makes you happy, keep it!

It's such a beautiful colour, especially on you. I agree that this kind of warm yellow can transition better into fall than a citron. My wondering question is, if leather is not that tight to begin with, will it still stretch all that much? I think not?
I'm no fit expert or stickler! I especially love it with the dress, the outfit is beautiful and totally distracts me from any less than ideal jacket-over-dress fit.
The price is good enough that I don't think you need to be *that* hung up on long term wear.

Oh and I love the way you rock Reitmans, lol. The more into style I get the less I find appealing there, but for basics, why not? And the quality is good especially for the price point. Everything I have bought there has lasted for years & many washes, often long past the point I want to wear the item! The pants become lounge/garden mucking wear.

Decision made: I'm going to return the jacket. I think there are enough questions to make it not "the one".

Not gonna lie - I'm disappointed BUT I also know I will appreciate all of your honesty and my return when I find something better - it's all good

I mourn this one along with you, Shannon.

shannon...i'm glad you returned the jacket. i didn't want to comment because it made you so happy so that happiness factor is worth it. but you don't want another closet orphan.

perhaps a yellow bag would add some happiness?

I loved the yellow jacket (sniffle) but I know there will be others you are 100% happy with

Re: jacket: if you don't feel it 100%, then it's the right thing. Maybe another better Danier jacket will come along. I did like it a lot on you though, but I see how too many hesitations make it not worth spending all the $. You are so wise in your purchases now, it's an inspiration for me.

Re: jeans: Wow...I am surprised!