R & B Gilet - YouLookFab Forum

So as you can see from my last post, I went a bit crazy at the NAS

I have the R&B Gilet on hold, and I love how it looks, and I think I could style it a million different ways. But I am wavering bc of my climate. When it gets really cold here in Toronto, I don't think I'll be able to wear it without a coat on top, and I don't think that would be comfortable. For those of you who bought it - how are you planning to make this work? Just layer underneath and wear it for spring and fall? Are you gong to wear a coat on top?

I totally get that this is a special piece that doesn't have to be worn year round...but our spring and fall is so short, it would be limited for me. Would love your thoughts!

Ps - Angie, I see what you mean about the pulling - I would size up!

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I know what Toronto weather is like and would still wear it under a puffer on very cold days, or under a wool *cocoon* winter coat. My lighter winter coat is intentionally a cocoon shape to ensure that I can wear jackets and blazers comfortably underneath. Given the lack of sleeves, though, I think it should still fit well underneath a regular coat, since its thickness is comparable to a bulky sweater. The best way to know is to try the gilet underneath your winter coat at home and see if you can make it work.

Janet

I found the fit on this to be a little iffy for my hips, so I would have sized up too, had it been a good "fit" for my life. However, it's a really substantial piece -- too heavy for a vest for my climate. It's like a coat without sleeves, which for me is pointless. I'm running warm these days and if I'm going to wear something like this, I'm going to choose a lighter weight vest (which I did, while shopping with Angie and the ladies, at a different store! -- I'll post about that later in a separate thread) that I can wear in spring and fall, and layer under coats more easily.

So I get your hesitation. It looks nice on you, but I do wonder if sizing up may make it a little too roomy in the top.

Suz

Yes, definitely size up!

I plan to wear mine as follows: On its own over sleeveless and sleeved shirts, over pullovers, and even over a leather moto (Yes, it worked, I tried it!).

I'll also wear it UNDER coats. My one problem at the moment is I don't have a coat long enough. So that's going to be a new purchase as well. But I'm not in a huge rush for that, and I feel I can wait for the right coat, because I think I'll get enough wear from the gilet worn in the variety of ways I specified until I find the longer coat that works best for me. I don't like layers sticking out beneath a coat so this is the issue for me.

I'll probably choose a long trench because I think the combination could work for all but the deepest winter days.

lpr200

I sized up with it but I'm not sure I'm going to keep it; when it's cold outside I like to feel snuggled up and the isn't snuggly. I like the idea of a cocoon coat over it, I'll have to see if I have something long enough to get that snuggly feeling

Lisa

A fun piece, some great styling suggestions here too. I like the idea to wear it with a sleeveless top now and then in the fall, over a coat.

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