Two random facts for you today:
- I am beyond picky when it comes to clothing. Annoyingly picky.
- I love matching my little gingersnap Harlow. Love.
So when I picked up Harlow a denim jacket from H&M last year, I’ll be honest: I was a little envious.
Now let me back up a bit….
I have a vivid memory of a denim jacket I had in middle school. I felt like it was too short and too wide and didn’t fit me right. I was so self conscious —what middle schooler isn’t, really–because the fit was just so terrible. And sadly, that has kind of been my relationship with denim jackets since.
Yes. Relationship. I take this stuff seriously, ya’ll. And I haven’t owned a denim jacket since.
No. Sir.
But then I saw how Harlow’s jacket fit her, and it gave me hope.
Goodness, after a sappy gush-fest to a sewing machine yesterday and talking about hope and a denim jacket today…. y’all are going to think I’ve lost it….
My friend her sister found, and I immediately texted her asking if it was really that great. I warned her that I am a denim jacket snob…a skeptic of any denim jacket existing that is worth buying in this world.
So believe her, I didn’t — I thought the photo used in the listing made it look short and boxy, but I really had become set on finding myself a denim jacket that was well made, fit right and wasn’t a ton of money. So off to shop was I, determined to find a denim jacket that was perfect. Instead, I determined a few things:
- Having a long torso makes finding a well-fitting denim jacket more difficult.
- Having narrow shoulders makes finding a well-fitting denim jacket more difficult.
- When you go out on a hunt to find a very
specificperfect item….you rarely find it. Am I right? jeans shopping anyone?
Yup. I came up short. So I decided to wait until the Kate recommended went on sale again, and I scooped it up.
It arrived…..and I am a changed woman. Believe her, I did.
Goodness sakes I am an embarrassment to myself. These pregnancy hormones (and perhaps all the fruit flies in my kitchen)… yikes! I am gushing about a denim jacket.
. It fits well — shorter than I prefer most items to be, but slim enough to feel correct. The denim is thick and well made. I love that it’s classic, yet it has tiny details along the button closure to add just enough of something different to make it unique. And it comes in a worn denim like I have or a brighter blue denim — so now we can all go out and without fear, because you won’t really match everyone…just half. :) Just kidding.
But in all seriousness, here are a few things I learned while trying on denim jackets and scrutinizing them to pieces:
- Grab a few sizes — I liked almost every jacket I tried on in a size smaller than my typical go-to.
- Wear your favorite pair of denim if you think there is a chance you’d ever want to do the . :) (I love this denim wash with my !)
- Look for fun details! You know I love timeless, yet unique pieces of clothing.
- Grab a dress and a few items at the store to try on with your jacket — make sure you like it with a dress as much as with a pair of jeans or skinnies. I love the versatility of dressing a jacket like this up or down, but you need to feel confident in it, or you will still to one look. And that’s just boring.
And then when your daughter asks if she can match you for church, you can answer with a resounding, yes!
I rounded up a few jackets that you might want to check out!
And if you’re feeling a little splurgy…
And of course some toddler styles — since H&M isn’t carrying Harlow’s anymore! I really wish I would have snatched up one size up while they still did!
So there you have it — a gushfest to a sewing machine named Tina and my love for a denim jacket….all in one week, people. Are you a denim jacket wearer? or were you tainted by an ill-fitting jacket in middle school too? There is hope for you yet, I promise.
Happy Wednesday! Fun tutorial for you tomorrow — huzzah!
xo
Lurve!
:) thank you for letting me copy your purchase! I’ll be the odd-one out, since you all got the other color denim!
You both are so cute :)
xoxoxox! You’re the sweetest!
Totally tainted by horrible fitting clothes in middle school (and high school, gasp!) BUT, I once had an amazing denim jacket, if only I still knew where it was.
UGH! Isn’t it RIDICULOUS how we remember specific things like a jacket that fits terribly!? We need to find you that coat — or a new one, girl friend. We need to get past our terrible denim jacket experiences together! hahaha
And…I’ve been meaning to ask you about white spaghetti strap tank tops. How do you find a good one that isn’t flimsy/too thin fabric? I’ve been on the hunt.
well, I don’t need much support up top…>TMI? :) hahahah – but I honestly love Target’s!!! Mossimo brand, I think?? I find them pretty thick and a small still stretches over my bump right now!
Thanks! That is helpful. I tend to need too much support up top (also TMI!)
This jacket is so cute! Gotta love the stuff you can wear during and after the bump :)
Also, I meant to tell you… the Homage store does carry Pittsburgh stuff! I had forgotten that my hubby has a few shirts from there (he’s a Pittsburgh fan) and they are his favorite soft, great-fitting shirts.
NO WAY!!! but probably not Wisconsin stuff :) i’m totally still a Wisco girl at heart – but seriously, I need to get my tush too Columbus!!
Love it! I had the same experience with finding a brown leather jacket. I seriously took 3 years to find the PERFECT jacket (fitted, but not too tight, with an optional liner to wear during our chilly Canadian autumns)….and then it was stolen. I was heartbroken. Thankfully, the store I got it from was one of those places that asks you for your phone number when you buy something, and with my number they were able to look up the style number and found ONE jacket left in MY SIZE all the way out in British Columbia and it was ON SALE. They shipped it in for free. And now you better believe I never take it off when we leave the house now.
oh my goodness – that is all parts amazing, awful and INCREDIBLE!!! i want to see it!
I love this post !
hahahaha – is it because you REMEMBER that awful jacket!? jk :) I think I avoided wearing it at ALL COST. miss you!!!
I need to text you — going to be home end of July!
I’m the SAME way about certain items of clothing, super preferential. My jean jacket in junior high had a removable fur collar and cuffs. yep. They buttoned on and off. I thought I was the most stylish girl in the world because it was a jacket for all seasons (CLEARLY the fur was for the wintertime. haha) Now the one jean jacket I have I stole from my mom’s closet two years ago…whoops. This post is making me think maybe I should actually buy my own. Haha!
HAHAHA YES! i want to see pics of that beauty!!!!
Let me know if you end up finding one — or if you stick to the stolen one ;) hahahha
You two are soooo cute! Glad you found a great jean jacket! I just chopped mine off into a vest and am sticking with a chambray for my jean jacket for a little while.
OH NICE!!! i’m WAY too scared to do the denim vest thing — I love it, but could never pull it off! The denim jacket was a big enough step for me! hahaha
Super cute! I’ve been looking (half-heartedly) for a denim jacket. Got one when I was preggo last year and tried it on this year…..awful. Don’t be surprised if you run into me with this jacket.
Also, I just attacked our fruit flies: I put 4 small mason jars out with 2 parts apple cider vinegar to one part water and a few drops of dish detergent. Put plastic wrap on top and poked a few holes. They were gone within hours and viggo was fascinated with the millions of dead flies. And then I made a new compost bin. just wanted to share that :)
Belle! Come save me from the fruit flies!! there are (i might be exaggerating… HUNDREDS) of fruit flies in my homemade trap…but they are still flying around! GAHHHHH!!! I seriously look like a mad woman.
Get the coat!! I think it’s free returns – but you can come try mine on if you want!!