I did the exact thing with a dress I bought while I was pregnant, 2 sizes bigger and Then had it altered to my usual size, big mistake,
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I did the exact thing with a dress I bought while I was pregnant, 2 sizes bigger and Then had it altered to my usual size, big mistake,
i think it looks good on you, but it is just big for you.Thank you so much for that input. The material (light tweed) and the versatility from a more casual look, plus the sturdy material is what make me so tormented right now. It looked great on the mod shots of the ladies here - like it looked really really good.. on me somehow when just jacket worn alone, you see it's a bit bleh for some reason (as seen in photo). I do wear jackets and cardigans lots indoors and therefore own many blazers. Totally agree about the Zara thing, for 60Euro, it allows me to put that outfit together at a decent cut & style, etc. they made me feel like the incremental "value/satisfaction" compared to owning a "real Chanel piece" may be too steep for me to swallow. I don't plan on getting too many RTW pieces - they are at a real large price point.
Hi everyone. I agree with all of the comments here. I'm not sure I have anything to add. The Rome jacket is stunning. If I could only get one it would be that one. The cruise jacket is very wearable. It's easy like a cardigan only more structured and prettier than a cardigan. It's great for warm weather or travel. But if you only want to have one or two Chanel jackets in your lifetime it's not the classic jacket to have.
I sized up one size. My SA tried to get me to go two sizes and I said no. I had my jacket altered significantly in the shoulders and waist and it looks great now. It's a bit long but acceptable. But I wouldn't go up two sizes. The length will be all wrong. The only time I sized up two sizes was on my blue cropped jacket that was too short. Doing so gave me more length and it looked great after two rounds of alterations.
Good luck with your decision. Never buy anything if you don't love it even on sale.
The antics about sizes and buttons is infuriating. Luxury shopping should not be this stressful.
I sized up one size. My SA tried to get me to go two sizes and I said no. I had my jacket altered significantly in the shoulders and waist and it looks great now. It's a bit long but acceptable. But I wouldn't go up two sizes. The length will be all wrong. The only time I sized up two sizes was on my blue cropped jacket that was too short. Doing so gave me more length and it looked great after two rounds of alterations.
Good luck with your decision. Never buy anything if you don't love it even on sale.
The antics about sizes and buttons is infuriating. Luxury shopping should not be this stressful.
PQP, love the skirt, but I think it is a bit long - I like better shorter skirts on you.
WOW! this is amazing! congrats! please post modeling pictures! it would be great with this jewellery, but I agree 0 they are too expensive for what they are.
Please take 2 color ones! they are more interesting!
Congrats halliehallie! love the color!
Keep looking!
I think it looks fine on you!
I like punk / edgy/ rockstar Chanel.
Love the shiny vinyl / leather skirt and the white shirt.
Quirky and edgy
Love the shiny vinyl / leather skirt and the white shirt.
Quirky and edgy
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*Update regarding black with grey trim long cardigan*
I tried it one more time in store earlier today, loving it, but I tried another set of ready to wear and now I'm confuse which one to get. [emoji31]
I might be able to buy 2, but not all 3 unfortunately. Which one do you think I should get? They are all my style, and I know they are all different but I have no idea which one should I get first and which to buy later.
*Update regarding black with grey trim long cardigan*
I tried it one more time in store earlier today, loving it, but I tried another set of ready to wear and now I'm confuse which one to get. [emoji31]
I might be able to buy 2, but not all 3 unfortunately. Which one do you think I should get? They are all my style, and I know they are all different but I have no idea which one should I get first and which to buy later.
I like the first look on you. I tried that skirt and it's beautiful. It's a bit pricey so I put it on my maybe if it eventually goes on sale list.
I also like the first look on you the best. then the second and last the cardi.
Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
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I think everyone covered everything. I have both the black and the beige, I get compliments on both. I did worry that they will snag and such, but after spending the money buying them, I wear them (a lot) and I don't baby anything I own. I can actually wear both most of the year, so I got both and truly love them. I am pretty business formal at work, so I wanted a light jacket that I can wear to work. These 16c jackets are the perfect weight. I also have traveled with them and wore them casually. I got the black skirt on sale like you. I wanted a set because I do plan to wear as a set. I need mine alter because it doesn't perfect right now. I would not have bought the skirt if not on sale because I normally reach for pants. The fall black jacket which I also have is more fitted. I think that's what you felt the difference when tried them on.
It sounds like you don't love the cruise so don't get it! While it is super popular and you have found a better black jacket? Don't let the SA tell you differently. Sometimes it looks better on others than ourselves and we just need to remember why we don't buy it. Good luck with your decision!
@Bunnylemon the tweed on the skirt in the first outfit is beautiful. I tried on the caban/coat and im so in love with it. I like this on you but if you cant buy them all think you can consider getting the skirt only since a black top like that that you may be able to find similar from other collections, balmain comes to mind.
I tried on a poncho from your second outfit, very similar over sized look in the same fabric and I loved it! Currently on the waitlist for my size to come in. I like the set on you and think the set can be worn separately. had no idea it come in a matching skirt! But this is not the "classic" chanel look if that matters to you. Its what i likes about it that its different yet so wearable.
The last cardigan is something chanel always does even if you pass this one up, there will be a other color combination in this exact silhouette. I also tried this cardigan but didnt find it flattering on me, but the buttons from this season is quite special.
I tried on a poncho from your second outfit, very similar over sized look in the same fabric and I loved it! Currently on the waitlist for my size to come in. I like the set on you and think the set can be worn separately. had no idea it come in a matching skirt! But this is not the "classic" chanel look if that matters to you. Its what i likes about it that its different yet so wearable.
The last cardigan is something chanel always does even if you pass this one up, there will be a other color combination in this exact silhouette. I also tried this cardigan but didnt find it flattering on me, but the buttons from this season is quite special.
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The first and third are more versatile and classic pieces. But if the second is your style, then I say decide based on what you will wear more now vs later? I feel like the second might be on sale later since it's not classic looking so you can wait to spend less money to get that?
This skirt just arrived this morning at my local store and when my SA showed it to me, I know I'm going to love it. And it fits me perfectly too. Thanks for your input [emoji4]
Thanks Ari for your kind reply [emoji4]
Haven't seen the caban in real life, have seen the pic and it is gorgeous! I might bring my Paris Rome LBJ to store to try it with this skirt. As Australia did not stock the matching skirt to it, so annoying [emoji30]
I love the poncho because it is fun casual! And love the gold buttons. The skirt is also very cute. But I have similar thought with @divababe, I reckon this pair will go on sale later on since they are not classic styles. However I always afraid that they might not have my size anymore [emoji853]
Agree with you on the cardigans, this season one's have beautiful buttons.
Thanks for your inputs, Ici. [emoji8]
I'm going to stay in tropical country for at least 6 months starting next month so I need something light and my SA suggest the 2nd.
Yes, I feel the same. I reckon they will go on sale. But the next sale will be around boxing day and as I mentioned above (to Ici), I'm always afraid that by the time they are on sale, my sizes are gone [emoji174]
Thanks for your inputs, Divababe [emoji8][emoji4]
I would be very interested to see the skirt with the Paris Rome jacket. I'm not sure if the fabrics or cuts will work well together. If they do that would be a great selling point for me. I still love that cardigan on you too. It's great with your dress.
@Bunnylemon i am quite certain where i am the poncho wont make it to sale and definitely my size wont last more than a week but if you have access to shopping in the states it may be worth the wait. I love it so i am not taking a chance. Good luck with your decision but try the caban if yoi get a chance i love it so much. It has a removable vest so chanel calls it a 4 way jacket. But price is also very high.
Love the first on you and the cardi with a different outfit ( slim fit), not a big fan of the second.