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#3,107
So, I've recently been obsessed with Robot sleeves, which led me to buy 3 different jackets with said sleeves. Is this too much? I love the exaggerated shoulders, but I'm afraid this might be overkill.

It all started when I spotted my all-time dream jacket...after it was sold out worldwide, of course:
http://www.ssense.com/women/product/rick_owens/leather_combo_robot_biker_jacket/55462

I searched for it for months, to no avail. When I finally spotted this on yoox, I couldn't resist:
http://www.polyvore.com/drkshdw_rick_owens_robot_denim/thing?id=16312865

Then, after a few more months, I spotted the newer version Robot jacket. The shoulders didn't steal my heart like the original version, but it went on sale and I couldn't resist:
http://www.thecorner.com/us/women/leather-outerwear_cod59134668vu.html

But, serendipitously, I found the original dream jacket on a certain auction site on my birthday! Now that I have it, it totally eclipses the other two. But all three are pretty different, despite the similar shoulders. The two all-leather jackets have different types of leather: one is smooth and the other is blistered.

Should I just keep all 3 or is it too much shoulder, even for this robot obsessed girl?
 
#3,108
Your dream jacket is amazing!! I think jackets are like bags and tend to get more wear than individual articles of clothing ... So if it were me I would at least keep 2 of the 3. You could always wear them all for as long as you love them and then sell the less loved as used on eBay down the road
 
#3,109
shmigadoodle said:
So, I've recently been obsessed with Robot sleeves, which led me to buy 3 different jackets with said sleeves. Is this too much? I love the exaggerated shoulders, but I'm afraid this might be overkill.

It all started when I spotted my all-time dream jacket...after it was sold out worldwide, of course:
http://www.ssense.com/women/product/rick_owens/leather_combo_robot_biker_jacket/55462

I searched for it for months, to no avail. When I finally spotted this on yoox, I couldn't resist:
http://www.polyvore.com/drkshdw_rick_owens_robot_denim/thing?id=16312865

Then, after a few more months, I spotted the newer version Robot jacket. The shoulders didn't steal my heart like the original version, but it went on sale and I couldn't resist:
http://www.thecorner.com/us/women/leather-outerwear_cod59134668vu.html

But, serendipitously, I found the original dream jacket on a certain auction site on my birthday! Now that I have it, it totally eclipses the other two. But all three are pretty different, despite the similar shoulders. The two all-leather jackets have different types of leather: one is smooth and the other is blistered.

Should I just keep all 3 or is it too much shoulder, even for this robot obsessed girl?
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if you love all three, keep all three. Maybe you should let them hang in your closet for awhile and see which ones you reach for most. I think you will know which one to sell if any.
 
#3,112
Hi everyone!

I think I have settled on getting the black rick owens leather biker jacket in calfskin but I have a few questions first:

- How is the leather of the calfskin? Is it soft and flexible or is it stiff/hard?

- I am 5'4 and 105 lb but I have very broad shoulders. I am a size 38/40 in a Bal SQ. I like my jackets to be oversized as opposed to fitted. Would I be okay ordering a RO in a size 44?

Thanks!
 
#3,113
LocksAndKeys said:
Hi everyone!

I think I have settled on getting the black rick owens leather biker jacket in calfskin but I have a few questions first:

- How is the leather of the calfskin? Is it soft and flexible or is it stiff/hard?

- I am 5'4 and 105 lb but I have very broad shoulders. I am a size 38/40 in a Bal SQ. I like my jackets to be oversized as opposed to fitted. Would I be okay ordering a RO in a size 44?

Thanks!
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the leather will be soft.
the only thing about trying to get the slim fit biker jacket 'oversized' is that it may just look weird instead. if you get it too big, the body will be boxy, but the arms will still be tight..and very long.
 
#3,114
LocksAndKeys said:
Hi everyone!

I think I have settled on getting the black rick owens leather biker jacket in calfskin but I have a few questions first:

- How is the leather of the calfskin? Is it soft and flexible or is it stiff/hard?

- I am 5'4 and 105 lb but I have very broad shoulders. I am a size 38/40 in a Bal SQ. I like my jackets to be oversized as opposed to fitted. Would I be okay ordering a RO in a size 44?

Thanks!
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Hi locks! good seeing you in this thread. You might want to check out BLK DNM as well as RO they make custom leather jackets.
 
#3,115
LocksAndKeys said:
Hi everyone!

I think I have settled on getting the black rick owens leather biker jacket in calfskin but I have a few questions first:

- How is the leather of the calfskin? Is it soft and flexible or is it stiff/hard?

- I am 5'4 and 105 lb but I have very broad shoulders. I am a size 38/40 in a Bal SQ. I like my jackets to be oversized as opposed to fitted. Would I be okay ordering a RO in a size 44?

Thanks!
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Hi Locks! Did not know you wanted oversized! I think I was misled when you said second skin. 😬

luckyblackdress is right. RO biker may not be what you are looking for. It looks better fitted and the arms would never be oversized. I suggest holding out to try the Bal classic moto. Some of the ladies wear it a little bigger and the proportion looks fine.
 
#3,118
:cry:Please help!! I just found a rip under the right armpit of my RO jacket (2 years old jacket, less than 10 wearing). Is this normal? Can it be repaired? This jacket is size 42 and I had no problem with my black size 38....

I plan on taking it back to my local NM where I bought it from originally to have it fixed. I am not sure how good of job they can do to this type of tear. Thank you for your kind advise.
 

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#3,119
tonkamama said:
:cry:Please help!! I just found a rip under the right armpit of my RO jacket (2 years old jacket, less than 10 wearing). Is this normal? Can it be repaired? This jacket is size 42 and I had no problem with my black size 38....

I plan on taking it back to my local NM where I bought it from originally to have it fixed. I am not sure how good of job they can do to this type of tear. Thank you for your kind advise.
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Oh no!

When I first read this I thought you meant the fabric ripped, but I see from the photo it's that the seam has come apart. I think that is much easier to fix than the fabric, it can just be sewn back together. I think taking it to NM is a good start but you should also email RO and see if they have any advice. They might offer to repair it if you send it to them or recommend where you could take it.

I really worry about the fabric ripping, I don't know how that would be fixed.
 
#3,120
Hello gang -
Happy Holidays to all and hope that everyone is well.

So, I've come here for true confession(s)……
I've loved the Kool-Aid color every since setting eyes on it MONTHS ago. I pushed the button on one that was on sale at Forward by Elyse Walker, the "clean" cut. Wish me luck that the 44 won't be too big. I'm finding that my 42's are still a bit too snug in the arms, so hopefully this will work and it's so drapey, maybe it won't look too baggy.

Oh, and I'm falling more in love with a lot of my DRKSHDW cotton tops that I'm nabbing here and there. Fits my lifestyle.

Be well my friends - and will report on the jacket in the New Year.
 
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