tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post1116765407370980409..comments2024-03-26T05:35:11.400-04:00Comments on A JC Shopping Habit: Chanel-esqueajchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-11795702187370096802012-09-30T20:09:17.589-04:002012-09-30T20:09:17.589-04:00I bought the Confetti Tweed jacket and skirt and I...I bought the Confetti Tweed jacket and skirt and I LOVE them. I have really started to focus on my clothes on my days off because I wear a uniform every day and it is so depressing putting on my little jacket or sparkly tops, and even my crazy capri's makes me feel amazing. Did you see the Navy color block sweater with elbow patches that the model wore with a green sequined skirt? I loved that look but it was gone with the other Oopsies J.Crew accidentally posted.Goddess of Love and Warhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437308517348980883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-11772700077979409632012-09-29T00:45:57.670-04:002012-09-29T00:45:57.670-04:00You're right, with a full bust and narrow hips...You're right, with a full bust and narrow hips, one does tend to look top heavy and short of neck in these straight little boxy jackets. I've not come across one that truly worked for me either. BTW, is that a solid version of the peplum striped top in the first 2 shots? Can we hope for a review of either peplum tops sometimes soon? :) Allegra808https://www.blogger.com/profile/04130832837916724187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-75725968985009637412012-09-28T01:00:06.645-04:002012-09-28T01:00:06.645-04:00I think it may be our body type. I think those jac...I think it may be our body type. I think those jackets (like so many other items) look better on pear shaped ladies, their hips balance the boxiness and shortness of the jacket. I once bought a jacket after I saw how great it looked on DinaG, but it was a disaster on me, I looked like a linebacker.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-14135597276240257162012-09-28T00:53:14.233-04:002012-09-28T00:53:14.233-04:00I can totally see that they could work great for m...I can totally see that they could work great for many, I guess that's why the are such a fashion staple. The red one is pretty too, and I think there was also a pink one but maybe I am confusing it with the skirt I tried and will review tomorrow.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-35646590860265821152012-09-28T00:49:10.864-04:002012-09-28T00:49:10.864-04:00You wear those jackets well Ema! I forgot about th...You wear those jackets well Ema! I forgot about that sapphire jacket. This was one of my fav tweeds, I bet you looked great. Plus you actually have more of an lifestyle for it and you live in the city! Makes a difference i think. Maybe I just have to move, lol.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-62422821148677575502012-09-28T00:45:57.517-04:002012-09-28T00:45:57.517-04:00Thank you xoxo! I think the Astrid jacket is much ...Thank you xoxo! I think the Astrid jacket is much nicer than these. Of course you'd removed the flower!ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-54723427393381429112012-09-28T00:43:53.427-04:002012-09-28T00:43:53.427-04:00You are right those jackets are made for wither ma...You are right those jackets are made for wither matching skirt or jeans and I don't like either combinations. ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-81505960477174901272012-09-28T00:41:55.662-04:002012-09-28T00:41:55.662-04:00Glad you enjoyed it sweetsy! That bb skirt is on m...Glad you enjoyed it sweetsy! That bb skirt is on my sale watch list for sure, thanks!ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-40987866138842928542012-09-28T00:40:10.958-04:002012-09-28T00:40:10.958-04:00It is usually too hot to wear jackets/blazers to t...It is usually too hot to wear jackets/blazers to the office but also my office is quite informal.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-46516680104549123332012-09-28T00:38:09.174-04:002012-09-28T00:38:09.174-04:00You can just call Paramus or your VPS can and get ...You can just call Paramus or your VPS can and get 25% off and do charge send.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-59266629017196167042012-09-28T00:36:28.385-04:002012-09-28T00:36:28.385-04:00Yes, I am trying to wear as many blazers as I can ...Yes, I am trying to wear as many blazers as I can before coat season starts.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-72920182880530504332012-09-28T00:35:06.667-04:002012-09-28T00:35:06.667-04:00Certain looks are so common in the blogosphere tha...Certain looks are so common in the blogosphere that it seems like this is the way people dress but nobody around me does. When I try it myself I often feel very far from effortless, quite the opposite in fact.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-76608063182802143812012-09-28T00:27:19.897-04:002012-09-28T00:27:19.897-04:00It is becoming harder and harder to find natural f...It is becoming harder and harder to find natural fabric coupled with modern design and reasonable price. Jcrew used to be in that area burnout anymore I am afraid:(ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-87356148586552086612012-09-28T00:22:24.508-04:002012-09-28T00:22:24.508-04:00Lol ! I will wait then and look forward to 60! The...Lol ! I will wait then and look forward to 60! Then I will wear them with chicken sweaters ;)ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-58069822658595575142012-09-28T00:20:39.327-04:002012-09-28T00:20:39.327-04:00Ita cate, and if you are not going to wear them, i...Ita cate, and if you are not going to wear them, it doesn't matter how pretty they are. I agree with you that the first one looks better and more modern but unfortunately is almost completely synthetic :(ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-48065534816813406452012-09-28T00:16:51.796-04:002012-09-28T00:16:51.796-04:00I had a feeling these are not going to interest yo...I had a feeling these are not going to interest you because of the fabrics. The lady jacket I think is double serge wool.ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-90825669484307586882012-09-27T18:04:12.881-04:002012-09-27T18:04:12.881-04:00I am with you, AJC - I cannot wear these very well...I am with you, AJC - I cannot wear these very well. I think I have one to my name now. I am also tired of the chanel jacket with jeans. I think I would prefer them with their matching skirts at this point and so will wait to be 60 as per Tabs' advice!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-43743898095346290412012-09-27T16:34:23.840-04:002012-09-27T16:34:23.840-04:00I hate acrylic. It feels unnatural. It doesn'...I hate acrylic. It feels unnatural. It doesn't do justice to color. I can spot it a mile away. It pills.<br />AAyippeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988305419828609142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-54720997455837941892012-09-27T15:11:45.615-04:002012-09-27T15:11:45.615-04:00Great post! I agree that neither of these jackets...Great post! I agree that neither of these jackets work for you. But I personally love them. As someone a bit older than the typical JC shopper, I find I can wear them much better than a lot of their stuff. I have one from Collection that I bought in Jan and wear it all the time with white jeans. I also bought a recent one from the last rollout (sold out) and cannot wait to wear it with skinny jeans. I work from home so I don't dress for work but love Chanel jackets in general. Am waiting to try the second one you reviewed in orange red. sega61https://www.blogger.com/profile/00905858668498941635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-44664894931409248792012-09-27T14:21:33.131-04:002012-09-27T14:21:33.131-04:00I am actually wearing a collarless jacket today (p...I am actually wearing a collarless jacket today (probably inspired by this post) the safari tweed one from two years ago, which ranks probably as one of my favorite jackets. It looks really good with jeans and it is very modern. I also have the Dauphine but I wear it less because borderline matrony (it is also much heavier so it would be too warm to wear today but it can't be worn as outwear so it has truly no season here). I think the neckline is key: the buttons feel old ladish while the ones with hook-and-eye or zipper are more modern. I am sorry but I don't like any of these two, the first one reminds me of a H&M that looked actually much better.Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-68426063774864755082012-09-27T13:16:02.054-04:002012-09-27T13:16:02.054-04:00Great post ajc! It's a shame they are using s...Great post ajc! It's a shame they are using so much acrylic but it seems to be a common trend. I agree that the style can make one look matronly and is a bit tricky to pull off. I do wear this style of jacket with pencil skirts and I have several including J.Crew's <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/jcrew_astrid_boucle_jacket/set?id=5619428" rel="nofollow">boucle Astrid</a>, which is 90% wool and 10% nylon, lined in acetate. I has pockets and a removable flower (removed!) with a single hook/eye closure that draws it in at the waist. I think that it works because it's not overly embellished, the look is clean and simple, like a cardigan but more structured. I would say tailoring is key.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-18853906257383028662012-09-27T13:02:16.100-04:002012-09-27T13:02:16.100-04:00What a well written post! Goodwill- LOL- probably ...What a well written post! Goodwill- LOL- probably mine, because I , too buy them and never wear them. I find that is hard to match the bottom when the top is so cropped. They do look nice on you however.Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-84307433263906799182012-09-27T12:20:15.203-04:002012-09-27T12:20:15.203-04:00OMG-touche! This might as well have been me talkin...OMG-touche! This might as well have been me talking:) I like the first jacket but not the second.<br />BTW, love that BB skirt--you must find a way to add that to your closet! It seems it would fit a multitude of situations based on your list. You can wear it more casual with denim or to work/church and out with friends! Looks great on you!sweetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791459049892002878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-16330278024182874182012-09-27T11:36:15.657-04:002012-09-27T11:36:15.657-04:00ajc, and Tabitha, thank you for reading my mind, h...ajc, and Tabitha, thank you for reading my mind, haha! I just don't "get" the boxy tweed jacket, which I have always called an old lady jacket.<br /><br />I often think, "I think you can find something similar at Talbots. Or Macys. Or Goodwill.", like you said. Seriously, the photo of you in the second jacket looks like an outfit a very old, non stylish grandmother would wear. Like Tabitha's 60 plus woman.<br /><br />I think it's alot of hooey that "every woman needs one", and they look ridiculous with jeans, especially light wash, boyfriend jeans. I have yet to see this type of jacket on someone and think "oh yes, she looks chic!"J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-42626823049361799252012-09-27T10:32:22.909-04:002012-09-27T10:32:22.909-04:00i do love blazers of all kinds but they work well ...i do love blazers of all kinds but they work well for my office life. on the weekends, i do wear blazers instead of jackets or a coat in the fall as well. the tweed ones are so pretty - i particularly love the first one on you! <br /><br />xox P<br /><br /><a href="http://phiphisblog.com" rel="nofollow">phiphi's blog</a> <br />phiphis bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530962364891572447noreply@blogger.com