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Suz

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Would this be really dumb to try or not? (Recall that we pay duty).

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/th.....et/3319710

I am also eyeing various fuchsia ones.

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Emily

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"Dark dye may transfer to lighter materials."
Always risky, but add in the duty cost, and I'd be apprehensive. Gorgeous color though.

13 years ago

Anonymous

That's cute, Suz. It ends up the same length as my new jacket, I have more styling ideas now

13 years ago

Deborah

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That is a beautiful jacket Suz... I would find that hard to say no to. Did you read the reviews. One of the three said the colour transferred. This would be an issue for me and would limit my wear.

13 years ago

catgirl

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I want you to try this one too!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....tback=1543

13 years ago

Suz

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Hehehehe, Una, it is in my shopping basket already!!

The issue is...well, what is the issue? Money!!

I probably should only order one of these (or none). But, yeah, both are tempting.

I did see that review about the dye, which s one thing that is bothering me about the red one. The other thing I'm unsure about is the patch pockets. And the two button style. I am wondering if it would look "meh." Although the colour looks truly lovely.

13 years ago

catgirl

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I have seen the T&P jacket at my store, in another color. It is gorgeous. Definitely cut for a narrower frame than mine but such a beautiful fabric and drape. Sigh....

13 years ago

Anonymous

Geez, if ever a jacket had your name written all over it (with transferable red dye, lol)! I love the color and cut for you. I think the patch pockets are high enough that they wouldn't hit you in an unflattering spot. You do have those admirably flat abs after all.

13 years ago

Jaime

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Sigh, it would be so much easier if you could just try them on with free shipping and returns! I feel your pain. Not sure which is worth the risk but I do see a fuschia jacket in your future.

13 years ago

Suz

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Yeah...the one good thing is Nordstrom's return policy does apply...so even though I would be paying the duty, at least I would not be paying for either jacket if they did not work.

Una, my worry about that T&P one is that 1) it is silk....so really...seriously....how much would I wear it? Plus, that style, while it is super flattering to you, might not be super flattering to flat chested, long necked, short haired me.

13 years ago

Anonymous

The red Theory jacket is a beautiful color. I've walked past it many times and it's caught my eye. I don't care for the patch pockets, but I do like the two buttons. It's also cropped pretty high. I vote try if the duties aren't too high.

13 years ago

rae

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OH, the RED! It slays me, for sure. The pink feels too neon for you IMO, but maybe it is not as bright in person. Plus I think that shade of red will pair super nicely with your taupe things!

13 years ago

Adelfa

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I think it's exquisite.

13 years ago

Glory

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Do you get the duty back if you return the items? I know you would not get the brokerage fee back but am wondering on duty. The jacket is so lovely but I would be very hesitant personally because I seem to have to try on so many items to find a good fit.

13 years ago

Suz

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I am relatively confident of the fit on this. Can't be 100% sure, but I have tried on Theory jackets before. This one is said to fit slightly on the larger size for them.

13 years ago

Jamie

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Please try this one! I've tried it on at the store, and it's wonderful on. It's an even lovelier shade of red in person.

13 years ago

Suz

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Jamie, is this a blue red or a true red or an orange red, would you say?

13 years ago

Suz

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Still biting my fingernails and obsessing about this one. The dye transfer really worries me.

Further thoughts welcomed.

Context: Today I am wearing a cheap sweater that I got at Winners. It bagged out horribly in its first wear, so even though the colour is lovely (the colour is why I bought it) I feel really annoyed and unfab. Poor quality garments are becoming more and more irritating to me.

OTOH, wearing my Theory items yesterday and my new thrifted Theory pants, I just LOVE love love the quality!!! It is such a different experience.

The trouble is, just because something has the label doesn't mean the quality is really there. Would this jacket have it, or not? This is the question.

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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That red jacket is absolutely sumptious and would work incredible well with your taupe capsule. The colour transfer issue would be of concern to me, especially since the jacket would look so good with lighter coloured bottoms (taupe skirt, white jeans, etc). I suspect the quality would be there and you know how well Theory fits you.

Gosh Suz, I'm not being much help am I?

13 years ago

Suz

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I know, I know!!

I gather from the reviews that the fabric is lovely, the cut is great...only one person mentioned the dye, but since they mention it in the product description, this really gives me pause. They may have had numerous complaints.

I have looked in vain for ways to ameliorate this in advance with a wool jacket. It seems like dry cleaning in advance of wearing won't prevent the problem. It results from manufacturers not using the proper dyes on wool; otherwise wool just doesn't transfer colour that way. Which is really a reason to hesitate. (And to be angry, because at *that* price point....even on *sale* this is a high price point for me) it should be well made.

Which goes to some of Tracina's posts from a while back.

Harumph.....

13 years ago

Emily

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If you return an item, you can apply for a refund of the duty you paid, can you not? That is an option on the form that customs attaches to the parcel...

13 years ago

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