HIT OR MISS – SHACKET STYLE
Last week, I wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t take new photos, so I shared some photos that I had decided were “misses.” The outfit wasn’t something that I loved, so I had decided that it wouldn’t hit the blog. But, several of you encouraged me to show the outfit, and it turned out to be a lot of fun. You got to explain what worked or didn’t work for you based on your body type, coloration, etc.
Everyone was very respectful and left insightful and well-thought-out comments. Y’all are much better writers than I am, and a lot of your observations were spot-on. I loved that the comments were made about the clothing, not about a person wearing the clothing. Everyone has different likes and dislikes, but we can all support each other. We are a wonderful community, and reading each other’s comments is part of the fun of the blog. If you didn’t see last week’s hit or miss post, then be sure to check it out and read the comments.
So, today, we are doing another Hit or Miss post, and this one is about a shacket. If you’re unsure about a shacket or what one is, it is basically a cross between a shirt and a jacket. It is thicker than a regular shirt, so you can wear it as a jacket, somewhat like you would a cardigan. I have to be honest, I have resisted wearing shackets because they remind me of the workers who worked for my dad in his construction business. However, this updated shacket look is way more polished, and the material is so much nicer than the ones that his workers wore. Theirs were usually quilted for extra warmth, and since they were oversized and relaxed fitting, they could move and work easily.
Shackets still tend to be large and oversized, and most of them are long in length. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across this camel and pink shacket since most shackets are not precisely feminine looking. The color combination of this shacket is soft and feminine, even though the jacket is still oversized and boxy-looking. I’m wearing a medium, and you can see that the shirt/jacket is still relatively large on me.
If you scroll up, you’ll see that I first wore the shacket with a beige top. I decided to try the shacket with a pale pink cashmere sweater to see if bringing out the pink in the shacket made it look even more feminine.
Since I was trying to make the shacket more feminine-looking, adding jewelry to the look was necessary. I added a pair of geometric hoop earrings, an 18 kt. Gold vermeil cross necklace, and a Rose Quartz necklace that I’ve had for a long time.
Styling the shacket with an Ecru pair of ankle jeans brought out the lighter shade of the shacket and kept it bright and light. A dark camel pair of pants or a pair of denim jeans would also look great with the shacket, but I thought the Ecru jeans worked best to keep it on the feminine side.
The only con that I have with these Ecru jeans is that they are button-up jeans. I prefer zip jeans since they are easier to put on and take off. Taking off a pair of jeans quickly can sometimes mean the difference in an embarrassing bathroom situation. Lol! I think these jeans run slightly on the big side, not much, though, so if you are between sizes, then size down. I am wearing a size 8, and they fit great. They are a tiny snug at the waist, but that is where I hold all of my weight, so I’m not shocked by that fact.
These water-resistant Chelsea boots have been a favorite of mine this fall and winter. This pair has a lower heel that is easy to walk in, and they are easy to pull on. The gorgeous neutral color of these boots lets you wear them with almost anything. I found these to run true to size, and I am wearing my usual size 9. If you’ve been thinking about trying this style, this is a lovely pair to start with since they are on sale for an incredible price! Leather boots for under $50.00!?!
Now, it is time for your thoughts. Is this outfit a Hit or a Miss for “you?” Can you see yourself wearing this, or parts of this? What do you like, what would you change?
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Hi! I think if you paired your shacket with jeans it would look much more on trend! Shanks(that’s what my sister & I say when someone compliments our shacket:)!
I agree with the idea of a shacket is good but the style can be overwhelming. I like the colors in this one, but it’s a little too much for me. I’m not a fan of such a large plaid. It kind of reminds me of the pea jackets we wore in the 60’s. Wow I really dated myself! Love the pale pink sweater and pants.
Another great post to get us all involved. Personally not a fan of the Shacket trend and have not purchased one. This is a pretty color combination with the pink on you.
I would wear it when I do my outdoor gardening on a cool weather day.
Even though the pink and beige hints feminine, I cannot possibly wear a “Shacket!” This was my grandfather’s leisure time outfit, and that’s what I will always see every time I see anyone wearing one!
Hi Tania! And everyone! 🙂 You look so pretty in these colors! I like an oversized shacket, especially in plaid flannel; it makes it, and you!, look nice and snuggly. This one doesn’t quite work for me, though; I think to make an oversize item work, it needs to be soft with a little drape; this one’s too stiff to look cozy and comfy, and gosh, it’s awfully long! If it were less stiff, it would drape a little better, and give it more of a “wrapped in a snug blanket” feel! I think a size down would be better, but I think the stiffness–and the length– makes it a no. I love your trick of adding really feminine jewelry to contrast with the somewhat masculine shacket. I think it would be even better if your shoes were a bit more rugged–hiking boots or at least flat boots. I think adding a few additional masculine bits like that would really emphasize the girly jewelry and girly colors and make the whole look even more feminine! (and btw, I like the beige top best with the outfit)
I am skipping the trend. The oversized/long nature of a shacket just makes me look shorter. I know there are cropped ones out there but those look boxy which is also not flattering for me.
Hi Tanya, I love the colors on the shacket and the pink sweater. I would wear it with a white jean though.
I have a shacket in a light camel color that I bought on Amazon. While I like shackets, I have not been reaching for mine, like I thought I would. Now, if the one you are wearing was in my closet, I would wear it because of the beautiful colors and pink is one of my signature colors. The way you styled it looks nice. Since the shacket is on the longer side, I would try it with full length pants to see if that would give me the 1/3 2/3 proportions. Since I don’t have a pair of ecru pants, I would possibly pair it with black washed jeans.
I like this a lot! Especially with the pink top! You look good in color! This would be a great outfit to run errands or go shopping when you don’t want to wear a bulky winter coat!