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What do you think about this leather blazer?

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Several weeks ago I was dithering between leather jackets. I ultimately ordered a cropped one with gold hardware. I love it, but it’s definitely not a wear-with-everything piece.

Question 1)
Then in the post-holiday sales I found a leather blazer similar to the one I’d previously considered, but at a 60 percent markdown. It came yesterday. I’d like opinions on it. It is a bit longer and more oversized than I would typically wear. That seems to be the blazer cut that’s trendy these days, but I’d like to know what you think it looks like for me. Also, is it just too severe? The photo isn’t especially styled. I was wearing the blouse and jeans today, and the fancy boots were the closest to hand.

Question 2) I also got this animal-ish print dress from the same place. It fits quite well except in one place: my rib cage. It looks pretty good in the photo, but super hard to get it zipped. I think the rest of the fit will go too big if I size up. For you sewists, can you tell if there any hope that I can get a tailor to find another half inch just above the smocking?

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Vildy

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Clothes don't seem to be made with alteration allowances anymore.
I can't see extra fabric at the juncture of the smocking portion.
However, it might work to have every other row taken out. This will
loosen it up quite a bit but also might entail partially removing and then repositioning the zipper, though I would probably leave it as is in an "I meant to do that" way.

slim cat

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I love your moto jacket with gold zippers - so fun! The leather blazer is a nice fit ( esp #3 shows ) and you look great in it.
Not sure that adorable dress could be changed around zipper - tricky.
Anyway you look fab in all of them!

Anonymous

Looking at the photo the shirring is lower on the model so you might try the larger size. It looks a little short waisted on you and that might be causing the snug rib cage? Could be a great dress for you.

New moto looks great.

I think you've identified the things that could be better with the blazer, too much uninterrupted textureless black, and not enough fit.

Sal

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I love the moto on you. I also really like the dress but can't comment on the alteration.

I am not sure on the blazer. It is cool in a 90s Matrix way but I don't love it......and you have such a stellar wardrobe that the bar is pretty high.

Echo

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The moto is, without doubt, more flattering, but flattering isn't necessarily the only bar. The blazer, while not too big, still seems to swallow you - like the jacket is wearing you.

The dress is fab, and I agree with a PP that I might try a size up. The shirring should sit lower, and often when there is that sort of waist, the top is meant to be more blouson style. You may not like the dress as much that way, which would be a style preference, but I do think that it was intended to fit slightly larger overall.

Suz

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Okay, all I have eyes for is the moto! That is awesome on you! Love that whole outfit in #5.

The dress could potentially work, too -- colours are nice. I agree with those who suggest an attempt at a size up just to see.

I think I agree with Sally re the blazer. Given the other options in your closet, I can't imagine you reaching for this in preference. But it's not that it is bad. So if you have a yen for it and want to try it, why not?

Bijou

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Like Suz, I am wowed by the moto, just amazing on you and does set the bar for comparison of the leather blazer very high.

The blazer is nice and looks intentionally oversized but does not have the wow factor of the moto, which may be a good thing if you are not wanting the second leather jacket to be a statement. Given you have one amazing black moto, I would prefer a coloured leather blazer, such as tan or ink blue, just to mix things up a bit more.

The dress looks short waisted, I would pass on this one.

cat2

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I would pass on this dress, it looks like RT is a bit short waisted for you.

Jaime

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Agree that the moto is the gold (hardware) standard and the blazer doesn't measure up. Can't give you advice about altering the dress but it looks smashing in the photos!

unfrumped

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Ditto’ing mostly.
Moto is fab and the gold hardware works for you.
Blazer is too roomy, too severe in black, flat. Somewhere out there may be a great leather blazer that will work better.

I’m not a fan of this dress for you, so I would not keep. The print is great, but it isn’t cut right for you. Too high - waisted , so then being short also, it looks a bit skimpy, rather than elegantly drapey.

rachylou

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I very much like the blazer. It’s classy and fresh. The dress sounds uncomfortable...

LAR101

Like RL, I love the blazer, too.
Very different look than the moto.
Great dress but I would pass on the poor fit. Maybe size up?

Synne

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You have such a cool, experimental almost flashy but fun and bold sense of style! I kinda see why you are drawn to the leather blazer, it's very now, very modern, artsy. But agree it's not up to par. I think you would rock a cropped non-black version better. Agree the moto looks perfect! The animal print dress looks wonderful, too bad it's the wrong fit. Next?

Cee

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I like both !

Vildy

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Good point that was made about this style of dress often designed to fit more fully and therefore to try the size up.

notsaf

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Haha I have exactly the same troubke with Rebecca Taylor. I adore her styles, but they are always too short waisted. I would pass on this: the fabric is delicate, though they're lovely, her fabrics aren't high quality enough to undergo complex alterations.

Great moto! The blazer is great if that's a style you want to try, but it's a very particular look. I wouldn't button.

Anonymous

That moto jacket is a hard act to follow! It's a wonderful piece. The blazer looks like a good fit and it's marked way down, so why not? I love the colors of the dress on you, but agree that it's too short-waisted. Wish I could help on the alteration question, but I'll leave that to the experts!

Windchime

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I’m adding my voice to the others who love the proportions of that moto jacket on you! It sounds like the fit issues with the dress might rule it out. I think you could find a similar dress that fits better. I’m so so about the leather blazer.

Helena

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Pretty much what notsaf said .. perhaps try a size up in the dress if you love it (it looks great!) and if that doesn't work, I'd say pass and look for something similar ... love the blazer but agree that it's fairly specific, so it's more a matter of lifestyle fit than whether the look is good ... it looks amazing on you though!

kkards

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Another lover of both leather pieces. But I’d pass on the dress, to me it seems like a lot to fix and its iffy as to where it can be fixed

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

FWIW, I quite like the blazer, but MUCH prefer the leather jacket with the gold hardware! There is no question in my mind which is the KILLER piece

I vote pass on the dress. Although the pattern is delicious with the mismatched animal print pumps and your complexion, the proportions look off.

Deborah

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I love the leather blazer however I don't think it is wow enough for you. I feel the solid black just doesn't work as well as the Motto with the gold hardware (which breaks up the black).

catherine

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Love how the blazer looks on you. Just perfect.

Janet

(website)

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Ok, the moto is fantastic but you already know that! I quite like the blazer too — it’s a totally different look and I can see it working well for you. Have you tried styling it? (In my experience, YLF members often react differently to toppers when they are styled than when they are not — I know a few times I’ve gotten a lukewarm response to an item until I style it.)

The dress looks a bit short in the body — I would try a size up. Love the print and the style certainly has potential.

JAileen

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I like the blazer. The boots are wrong, but some black boots and maybe a black turtleneck sweater, and voila - a beatnick look.

Gigi

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I am really loving the blazer on you! Yes, it's different from what you usually wear, but I think it totally works. It seems to have that "effortless" French chic vibe.

I would try a size up in the dress so that it is more drapey.

Moto looks amazing! Great find.

RobinF

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I agree with the comments about the dress and moto but I quite like the blazer. I could see it as a basic that you throw on over other things but is more interesting in leather than if it were fabric.

Gaby Meyers

Love the moto jacket and I think it will look great with many outfits such as jeans, pants and many types of dresses such as the one you're wearing.
Blazer fits/ooks fine on you but not a wow piece.

Minaminu

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I think the leather jacket with the gold ware is super on you! The blazer is a bit bland, in comparison!

The colour of the dress is lovely and the pattern is fun, however I am not sure whether the dress is becoming on you. It does not seem to be in proportion with your shape, particularly the sleeves which are big and the torso section which is short. I have seen you in other dresses that complimented better your silhouette and would therefore not keep this one, sorry !!! Hope you won't be upset with this feedback.

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