Chanel RTW ~ Reveals, Chit-chat & Info thread

Hanash · Aug 31, 2021

Hi everyone - has anyone bought this off shoulder jacket from A21? What do you think of it? Am considering this or the tweed glitter jacket

but wanted your opinions. The tweed seems more versatile while the off shoulder jacket is more glam/ sexy. However the tweed is a lot more expensive and I’m worried the fabric is fragile. Would welcome advice!

Hanash · Aug 31, 2021

This is the tweed jacket I’ve seen... Also would this be classed as a classic Chanel jacket?

periogirl28 · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash said:
This is the tweed jacket I’ve seen... Also would this be classed as a classic Chanel jacket?

If this would be one of your first Chanels then this is the classic compared to the off shoulder. I tried both, I loved both and they fitted very well but I have enough black jackets so I passed.

Hanash · Aug 31, 2021

Yes this would be my first Chanel jacket purchase - they are so dificult to choose between!! I tried both and they were equally amazing. Here are some photos...

TankerToad · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash said:
Yes this would be my first Chanel jacket purchase - they are so dificult to choose between!! I tried both and they were equally amazing. Here are some photos...

Love both on you
Really depends on how you will wear them and your lifestyle
They both fit you well - but are very different looks

chaneljewel · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash said:
Yes this would be my first Chanel jacket purchase - they are so dificult to choose between!! I tried both and they were equally amazing. Here are some photos...

I like both of them on you! So hard to decide but which one has your heart? Can’t stop thinking about it?

gracekelly · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash said:
Yes this would be my first Chanel jacket purchase - they are so dificult to choose between!! I tried both and they were equally amazing. Here are some photos...

Even though the off the shoulder is not a traditional style, I love it on you! The other would be more practical.

Hanash · Aug 31, 2021

Yes I agree. I love the off shoulder jacket but know I might get less wear than the tweed (which is more versatile for a formal or casual look). However the heart is leaning more towards the off shoulder as its more of a statement. I'm also thinking that the tweed jacket does will come round again in a similar style most years so I could always buy later. For a mad moment I considered buying both - and then my Chanel quest would be over forever!

TankerToad · Aug 31, 2021

gracekelly said:
Even though the off the shoulder is not a traditional style, I love it on you! The other would be more practical.

100% agree with GK’s assessment

880 · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash said:
Yes I agree. I love the off shoulder jacket but know I might get less wear than the tweed (which is more versatile for a formal or casual look). However the heart is leaning more towards the off shoulder as its more of a statement. I'm also thinking that the tweed jacket does will come round again in a similar style most years so I could always buy later. For a mad moment I considered buying both - and then my Chanel quest would be over forever!

I vote to buy what you love (but I’m not a very practical person). :biggrin:

The silhouette of the off the shoulder is fun and doesn’t come around often

IMO, you could wear the off the shoulder jacket with skinny darkjeans; cut off or frayed light jeans; paperbag waisted fuller jeans; white jeans; grey, black, taupe/beige, or olive trousers (like brunello; this season brunello has an off white twill, monili belted cargo pant that would be great with this off the shoulder jacket); leather or suede skirts or pants (even some dolce or alaia leopard Calf hair or valentino camo prints) ; a bunch of full Dior midi or maxi skirts or last seasons gaucho cropped pants) or cuffed moncler paperbag waist full shorts (those also come in beige, black and dark dark charred green). you could also stick a tee shirt or tailored button down underneath for more coverage. Here’s a Dior tee shirt and off the shoulder sleeveless jacket; Lucien pellet finet belt; moncler shorts; chanel espadrille mules; BBK 28, brushed phw (I wore this shopping, then took the t shirt off and went out to dinner).

Hanash · Aug 31, 2021

Thanks 880 - I am going to have to start thinking outside the box too - I'm much too conservative sometimes but do want to make the most of my purchases x

911snowball · Aug 31, 2021

Hanash, the off- the- shoulder is magnificent on you. It is flattering and youthful. Because your hair is long, it creates a bit of modesty for the neckline which makes this so wearable for you. On the runway, the model's neck is exposed and the neckline is starkly bare. On you, your hair brushes the shoulder and creates this wonderful softness and elegance to the neckline. It is a bit different and I agree this can be worn casually with jeans for a dinner out. You could always wrap a cashmere shawl should you feel the need to cover up in a chilly spot.
The other jacket is lovely and would be considered the true classic. However, something like this is likely to be pop up again in some form and can be a future purchase.
If you are not considering a change in hairstyle in the near future, I would select the first one. I tried this one on myself and would have purchased except I am busty and I had a problem with that in this style.
P.S. They show that wonderful stretch CC belt with this jacket that really looks nice on- great with jeans or slim pants.
If neither pulls at your heart, take a pause and wait. Trust me, there is ALWAYS something wonderful coming at C. There is too much $$ at stake and I want you to truly love it and wear it.

Katel · Aug 31, 2021

Love the off the shoulders jacket on you also, Hanash - follow your heart. :heart:

ari posted arisajoylife wearing it on her Insta: