I admired all of Lina's jackets during the weekend, and this one you're showcasing is no exception. I dont even usually like that prominent drapey collar, but it looks so relaxed and cool. And I know the leather is gorgeous. Glad you are enjoying your new crush. I still love the muubaa but guess it wasn't meant to be.

Angie, I had no idea. I thought I did, but I didn't. I mean, all this time I thought an "outdoor" weight was what my dad wore to ride his motorcycle! I am honest when saying I had not encountered this weight of jacket before - and of course it came from the East Coast, go figure... I wish we had more like this in California. Are all lamb leathers this light - maybe that is the trick?

Gorgeous jacket

I don't think it's a brand thing, Rae. I have several leather jackets, some the same brand, all different weights. My blush moto is very lightweight and less warm than some of my wool blazers. My June leather jacket is heavyweight. My Danier, vintage and LAMB leather jackets are in-between.

Rae - I just wanted to say that I think what you did was really brave. It's hard to admit that some pieces of clothing that we really love and look good on just don't work in real life. So many factors go into that perfect piece that it's almost like magic and I really am really feeling what Unfrumped said, how can you know perfect if you have not experienced it? I think it's just like a jigsaw puzzle you keep trying until you actually find that perfect fit. It's a bear that it's so expensive but you are amazing at resell, girl math and ebaying!! Kudos!! You have an amazing eye and you always look wonderful. I think you've just taken it to the next level of what not only looks great but functions perfectly. Just remember that the rest of us wish we were as far along on the path as you are!! Hang in there and the new jacket looks wonderful. Hope you really enjoy it!!

By the way, forgot to mention that you look fantastic in the jacket! I was totally admiring it on Zap. So glad this one fills a jacket niche for you. I also admire your buying and selling as you search for The One, whatever it may be. I do well with the buying part, not so much on the selling. It's especially hard when I shell out a bunch of money on something that becomes an orphan.

Rae, I did talk to a SA at Kenneth Cole about that leather texture a while back, with a jacket I tried but did not work. When I first touched. it, I thought it was fabric and the SA told me the leather was processed to behave like fabric, that's why you can even layer the jacket like a sweater. I can't remember the name of the leather but check Kenneth Cole, Fall 2012 collection. That material was on everything. Also on BCBG's jackets, same time period.

This is a much thinner lambskin, not your regular one

Ah, thanks, Angie! That is great to know as well, though I was not even thinking about LAMB but lambskin (as opposed to cow leather). I think Zap has sorted me out... it's a special treatment. Rats, I guess I have to see things in person and not just google lambskin.

Gryffin, thank you for the kind words. It IS hard to admit that something doesn't work. Especially when it doesn't work because... um, I'm not comfortable wearing it in public. It would seem like I should know that first thing, right? o_0

Rae, I can't tell you how many times I have done that. ie purchased something that can be enjoyed for closet display only. But how can you decide if it's out of your comfort zone (literally or figuratively) vs pushing boundaries to a new level without making the plunge? I think we all just have to give ourselves permission to make mistakes. But the great thing is you realized it, you took action, and you made a better choice. That's the real trick!! Honestly, brava and well done!!

I've been doing that with gray tees. Odd, but I was compelled. I wanted to find drapey tees that worked (as you know). My latest purchase I'm over the moon about--it is a linen tee from J. Crew (haven't bought anything from there in years). I was finding that rayon tees draped but they sort of clung in between the drapes--while this linen tee drapes gorgeously but has enough body not to cling. Only problem being this tee says "merci" all over it and doesn't seem to come in solid colors! So the search will continue!