The long floral topper arrived

The good: the size small fits me well, at least over the mid-weight tee I was wearing to test it out. It's a lovely fabric, and I like the print. It seems like it would be great with jeans and lots of other options.

The questionable: I'm not sure the cut works for me. I think it might be too straight or better for an apple/IT, but I'll have to take it home with me in a couple of weeks, try styling it, and take photos there to be sure. There is not a good mirror/light/photo situation here at the ranch. It looks pretty good from the front, I think, but when I turn to the side, there seems to be a lot of extra fabric in the back which makes it poof out in the middle of my back and then it comes in again where the fit gets closer to my hips. I wonder if it could be altered a bit to make the fit slightly less bulky back there. It's not big across the back at my shoulders or the armpit, it's lower, across the waist. Any thoughts on that kind of alteration?

But for anyone considering this jacket, sizing definitely runs just a little generous. As a typical size 6 or 8 in tops, a S works for me.

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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Janet, if there is a center back seam, it could be taken in at the waist, effectively creating a dart (or increasing one that is already there). With or without a back seam, a tailor could take two waist darts in the back, also.

Anonymous

Looks like a great jacket Janet and I think the colours will work well for you. I agree with Sharan re-alterations.

catgirl

Janet, as I think I said on your original post, I didn't buy it but this jacket fit me really well except for being too long. It is a good fit for an IT; it's like the extra shoulder width helps with way the fabric falls in back. But I think your alteration would make it work for you and the pattern/colors are totally you!

gryffin

Janet - I was seriously considering that jacket but it's a lot of pattern. What do you think? Were you planning on posting a photo? I'd love to see it on. Also how dominant are the non black/white. It looks like reds and blues but it was hard for me to tell. Love any details your artist's eye cares to share!! Thanks!!

Janet

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Thanks for the feedback on the alteration idea. I think it might work with an alteration, but the test will really be when I get it home. There is a full-length mirror at the ranch, but the light is really dim in that room, so it's hard to get any kind of usable photo. Gryffin, the colors are quite true to the stock photos -- some reds and blues in with the white and black pattern. It *might* be a lot of pattern to some eyes, but I think the limited color palette might keep it from seeming like TOO much, if you know what I mean.

The only thing that gives me pause about the fit from the front is that the pocket flaps seem to hit right at my high hip line -- I wonder what that will do if the jacket is altered. I suppose it might be possible to remove the pocket flaps as well.

I'll definitely post pics in a couple of weeks!

Thanks Janet. It's a beautiful coat but I am still limiting my color palate. I think I may wait and hope something similar comes up in the blk/gray/white only colorway. Of course, I may kick myself later!! But it's a gorgeous statement piece!!

It's like a firecracker pattern - the red and blue does pop. Gryffin, knowing you I'd say it would be fun wild card for color, but not subtle enough for your preferred palette.

Una - thanks for chiming in. Your input is really helpful. You seem to have an exact handle on what I like!! The topper is a perfect style and wildcard, which is what I was thinking of. If would also break up a column of black and I really need that. I don't mind the longer length. but I'm still torn. Going off to brood - is it too much? will I disappear? or will I totally miss out. Gosh the sartorial choices that we all wrestle with.... Speaking of which, I think the EF velvet vines dress that we spoke about long ago is similar to your new BR fringe dress in silhouette even the high low hemline. I have not even had a chance to put that through its paces so I may leave the fab fringe to you. So hard to choose!! Can't wait to see it on you! Choices, choices..... Thanks again for the help!!

Hmm, yes, the red and blue pop a little in the print, but there is not a lot of it. I agree with Una that there is a bit of a firecracker effect, which is fun. You could always order it to try. I think it's the kind of thing that needs to be tried on to truly evaluate. I can see it being incorporated into a Princess of Darkness style, especially with a column of black (which is a way I can easily envision wearing it myself!).

unfrumped

I dunno, but I can have that same problem if coats are cut straight. Of course the cocoon style is an even more exaggerated version of that, so they poof out and then cup under. This can work great as just a style trend but when it's too exaggerated it doesn't look good.
If the color and pattern are just spectacular for your goals, you might be able to have alterations done as suggested. Or just say "next".

Angie

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It's hard for me to make an accurate suggestion without seeing the jacket on, Janet. Can hubs take a quick pic of you outside wearing the jacket?

We might get a chance to try that in a few days, Angie. Today is no good because it's extremely windy out there! The daylight hours are so filled with ranch work, it's hard to grab him for a spare moment while the sun is up.

I'm sure your magic powers will do the trick, Janet.

If the pocket flaps are bothersome, you could tuck them into the pockets and just have the much less obtrusive look of the welt pockets.

Hi Janet -- If you weren't already aware of it, the topper is currently on sale. Whatever you decide to do, call about a price adjustment.

approprio

It's a lovely coat. I see a centre seam in the back so you'll definitely have alteration options. Do try to get a couple of shots in daylight.

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