DOS AND DON'TS OF CROPPED JACKETS | How to Wear One of this Season's Biggest Trends

DOS AND DON’TS OF CROPPED JACKETS
HOW TO WEAR CROPPED JACKETS
WEARING -
Marcela jacket: www.marcelalon...
Vintage scarf, alternative: shopstyle.it/l...
Lydia Tomlinson x Northskull earrings: bit.ly/3TO1Q6K
HUSH jeans (8): rstyle.me/+uMW...
JACKET 1
Marcela jacket: www.marcelalon...
De Rococo skirt (LYDIA15 for 15% off): de-rococo.com/...
Sézane loafers (I’m a half size and went down): seza.ne/QJW6EE...
Uniqlo top (S): rstyle.me/+b-F...
Lydia Tomlinson x Northskull earrings: bit.ly/3TO1Q6K
Pixie Market skirt (old), alternative: c.klarna.com/a...
Sancia belt (old), alternative: shopstyle.it/l...
Flattered bag: c.klarna.com/a...
NA-KD boots from my collection
JACKET 2 -
Massimo Dutti cardigan (10): www.massimodut...
Zara skinny jeans (8): c.klarna.com/a...
ARKET t-shirt (S): c.klarna.com/a...
Sézane loafers (I’m a half size and went down): seza.ne/QJW6EE...
River Island grey jeans (8R): c.klarna.com/a...
Toteme boots (I sized up as Im a half size): c.klarna.com/a...
Flattered bag: c.klarna.com/a...
Celine sunglasses: c.klarna.com/a...
HUSH jeans (8): rstyle.me/+uMW...
Converse (true to size): rstyle.me/+9Wb...
JACKET 3 -
AMR jacket: amrlondon.co.u...
ARKET t-shirt (S): c.klarna.com/a...
NA-KD trousers from my collection
Converse (true to size): rstyle.me/+9Wb...
NA-KD grey scarf: c.klarna.com/a...
Sanna NY grey trousers (old), alternative: shopstyle.it/l...
ARKET belt (XS/S): c.klarna.com/a...
Adidas trainers (true to size): rstyle.me/+DaR...
JACKET 4 -
Marcela jacket: www.marcelalon...
ARKET knit (S): c.klarna.com/a...
Marcela trousers (old), alternative: c.klarna.com/a...
Francis Stories knit (M): francis-storie...
ARKET roll neck (S): c.klarna.com/a...
Zara grey jeans (old), alternative: shopstyle.it/l...
JACKET 5 -
Marcela jacket: www.marcelalon...
ARKET shirt (36): c.klarna.com/a...
Marcela trousers (old), alternative: c.klarna.com/a...
Adidas trainers (true to size): rstyle.me/+DaR...
Aligne blouse (old), alternative: shopstyle.it/l...
Dior bag: shopstyle.it/l...
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JEWELLERY COLLECTION: bit.ly/LTxNort...
CONTACT -
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HEIGHT - I’m 5ft 6 and a standard UK size 8 for clothing reference and a half size in shoes so I often take the next size up.
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EDITING -
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[@gabrielleparis3532]

I'm your grandma (i.e. her age group) and we wore view number 1 with the mini in the late 60s🌹And I loved how it looked and felt. Love your videos Lydia❤️❤️❤️

[@marypaquette8705]

Gosh I miss the 1960's fashions❤😊

[@nelly8592]

I also love the fashion of the 60s. These suits short jackets with mini skirts were fabulous. But honestly, if you are still slim and you can wear them, why not? I personaly don't care about what is on trend or not. To me what is "on trend" always is what I like and suits me.

[@melbert3795]

Yep totally agree. Chanel 60s style jacket and mini is the way forward IMHO.

[@magdlynstrouble2036]

Maybe just a slightly longer mini skirt, just above the knee? That's more of a 1965 vibe

[@AdrienneMint]

But you might have been 20 years old or younger when you wore that! It isnt a grown up look today though, for an adult woman.

[@claireunderwood471]

So pleased to hear they’re back in the spotlight, the wide trouser and cropped jacket is soooo much more flattering for my short legs 😂 grateful after years of blazers and skinnies!!

[@amandaamanda5398]

My legs are short too. But I feel people don't take me seriously when I wear cropped jacket... :-(

[@sharpatite4684]

This pear shaped short legged woman agrees.

[@lilymaniquis8460]

I stick to crops mostly because of my petite size and mentained my weight

[@lynndupree1205]

@amandaamanda5398 I agree, shorter women are sometimes looked at as childlike. Very irritating especially in the workplace! But,,, the cropped jacket is actually a beacon of sophistication! Think Coco Channel, the original style guru. The collar-less tweedy version is perfect for work, whether it's a suit or just the jacket with a skirt or trousers.

[@janice.sais.quoi.]

I love the educational spin on your channel. It’s so refreshing from typical fashion KZbinrs who are just doing hauls and pushing new products. Many of us busy have lives and just want someone to tell us what looks good 😅 you are the best resource I’ve found ❤

[@carolinedesjardins4255]

I loved this video because this length of jacket suit me much better than longer jackets. All your tips are really useful and I can easily identify now why an outfit will not work. Love your videos! 🥰

[@Jade-wb6fd]

A few months ago I found a beautiful vintage cropped jacket at a vintage shop so that goes to show that you're right it is a timeless piece

[@doortovalue]

Lydia, I just love you! You’re always posting in synchronicity with clothing questions I’ve had recently. Like literally not even 10 minutes ago I was thinking about how I would wear a cropped jacket I have and then see this ❤ xoxo

[@almahill481]

Truly a friendlier shape for us petite women. Thank you!! I'm only 5'1 and even though I love the comfort of oversized pieces, I look like I'm drowning in my clothes.☹️ I'm really implementing a lot of the advice you provide, and I find I look more polished and put together, yet fun and fresh. Thanks again! Could you please make a video dedicated to us, very short/ small framed women?? Please!🙏 How would we best wear the current trends?

[@rachelmaxwell5953]

Yes that would be perfect, it's not easy being petite style-wise, especially when you're as clueless as me - Lydia is a genius at this in my eyes 😍😆

[@lilymaniquis8460]

I No denim jeans for me after 40 only in twill gabardine or light wool for a

[@lilymaniquis8460]

No denim jeans for me after. 40 only in straight style in twill gabardine ligh wool stretc1h qàuality fabrics I am petite,105 pounds Asian and the crop jacket Chanel or Blazer style is my favorite in black solid or darker shades in jewel tones and custom tailored quality without the prize range of the brand name I am ninety now still wearing these classics to add oomph scarves costume jewelry and a touch of ethnicity and for Americana look the cowboy western touch Boots and all Always in high heels of all sorts of Styles FUN!!

[@pamelaspooner7183]

Advice from a grandma: you are demonstrating the 1/3 - 2/3 rule of proportion. If you have 1/3 of your vertically visual clothing on top, then wear 2/3 on the bottom and balance the fit. As in cropped jacket with longer skirt. You got it!

[@anab7481]

Lydia, you are the best fashion educator out there! I enjoy your reels on insta as well as your longer videos here, they are concise, perfectly illustrated, full of useful info. And you have such a stylish and well put together wardrobe that I aspire to! My personal style has improved so much since I found you, keep up the great work!

[@danigehrmann8162]

Loved this inspiration session for cropped jackets. I have three - one vintage 1960s cream & gold - that I can start teaming in a much more stylish way now, thanks to you! I, for one, would really like to see some educational sessions on vintage pieces...

[@blulou49]

Love the scarf and the way you’ve tied it with the jacket! 👏

[@leannevimalachandran678]

Great video and your scarf looks lovely. Is there any possibility you could do a video on how to wear / tie scarves of different sizes and materials ( wool / silk) that would be so helpful 😊

[@spiritscraft]

Thank you so much for this video! I wanted one of these cropped off white tweed/boucle jackets so desperately. I thrifted one and updated it with gold & mother of pearl buttons, but I did not like how it looked with the usual mini dress. I felt defeated and it hung in the closet ever since. I just tried it with a tucked in thin slate gray knit and navy flared trousers and I love it. I will get to wear it a lot now thank you for this video.

[@MisisMestizo]

Just brought a cropped jacket secondhand. This video is just in time for that. Thanks!

[@lilymaniquis8460]

To a size 4_to 6_e,xcept during pregnancy I am 91 now and belong to old school of classic fashion sense Chanel is my favorite of all had my jackets costume tailored to fit my budget pants and palazzos I prefer the now skinny and jeans are not for me However whatever one feels best in their own style and taste then go for it Thanks

[@jcmore7971]

I really love all of these outfits. You are staying on style to your frame . Really beautiful choices!!

[@trish3112]

Really helpful video Lydia and you always explain things so well, THANK YOU XX

[@ja-ewela]

Great lesson Lydia. They are back but can be tricky to style. Thanks x

[@KateBenz]

Yesss! I love a good Lesson with Lydia. Always enjoy your style theories behind the outfits. The “why” behind the wear is such a fascinating psychology. Great vid!

[@viviennepayne7966]

Excellent video Lydia,so thorough and such a succinct and professional delivery.

[@mdavisscadedu]

Very helpful. The images you showed us illustrated your points clearly. It is hard to talk about the nuance of a well put together outfit and one that is problematic.

[@margaritamelnichenko6024]

Adore your videos, thanks to you I know how to dress and why something doesn’t work, which is the KEY!❤

[@DazzlingStar07]

OG here. Following you since you had less than 10k subs! Love how far you have come

[@janicemiller4203]

I have mine on today at work and was sure about my combination - but I did it!!

[@Jane_90]

It’s so funny. I was thinking earlier today about how to style my cropped jackets/blazers. 😊 Your video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you very much. ❤

[@everydayluxury]

Super helpful Lydia! Your style videos are the best and it solved so many of my fashion dilemmas!! ❤ thank you!

[@francesdobbins2964]

An excellent video on cropped jackets. Thank you, Lydia.

[@lilyb2617]

I love this thank you, I have a few of these so this is very helpful. I absolutely love the lemon one you are wearing and putting the scarf that way. I love feminine classy fashion, it’s great to see this back.

[@everydayluxury]

Lydia, would it be possible to do a similar dos and don’t video about fitted blazers? It seems that those are coming back too - I have a few in my collection from many years ago but not sure how to style. Thanks so much!! ❤

[@PrincessHVHHDSSS]

I love structured, tailored clothing. I always opt for the most elegant version of choices in my wardrobe. I never wear denim, unless gardening or horse riding. Your videos are always a wealth of great tips, tricks, and helpful ideas, lovely Lydia. Love Princess Holly of Australia 🕊🌿 hairdresser and style enthusiast🕊🌿🌾🌲🌳🍀🌴🌱🕊🌿🌾🌲🌳👸

[@donnaduperon8454]

😊

[@jennyf251]

Can you do an updated video on your slicked back bun like in this video? It looks so chic 😍 love all your videos!!

[@cindyayt]

Every time I'm choosing something to wear now, I have Lydia's voice in my head telling me to balance out the top or bottom. It's great haha

[@mariecurie7491]

Thank you! I’ve just bought a fantastic cropped tweed jacket in turquoise in the Luisa Spagnoli sale. At age 69, with white hair, I certainly don’t want to look like a grandmother. I am thinking straight leg black leather trousers or white jeans. Thanks for the tips

[@63stasia]

I'm following your channel since long and I'm so glad to see your fresh and innovating ideas in terms of styling! Thank you and congrats is all I can say!💕⭐💗👏👏

[@MrsVanB]

This video was exactly what I needed! Thank you, Lydia. 🤗

[@annesmith1223]

Love the short jackets! Classy looking!

[@lynndupree1205]

Lydia, this is so valuable right now. The store are filled with the cropped Chanel jackets. My mom taught me how to do proportions just the same as this video. Basically it's long over short, or short over long. Short over short looks too skimpy, and long over long looks sloppy. Of course you explain it better!

[@talycaorsi7887]

I absolutely love your taste in clothes. Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions.

[@bonniepaynter5624]

Gosh thank you!!! I bought a Chanel dupe and have been dying to wear it, but didn’t know how! Putting it in my queue for this week!

[@gracealexandra25]

I think so much before buy something new now... I always think if I can wear it years and years to come... I think I have learned so much with your videos that I'm dressing and feeling better dressed now... I had a lot of possible combinations with clothing I already have that I didn't knew it will work...

[@karenmyers6727]

I like this video. The visuals are really helpful. Please discuss height issues and it's impact on proportion and style choices.

[@BCenter88]

Love your videos! I learn so much about styling from you. Thank you for all the information and inspiration!

[@clarasherman2088]

I love your outfit and this topic. Thank you!

[@janicevin4207]

Very happy if I can find cropped jackets and cardigans more easily than rummaging in every thrift store and charity shop to find one! they are my favorite jackets!

[@purplethumb7887]

I love the look with the grey trousers.

[@miyuzuki4392]

Could you do a tutorial on how to wear scarves? You look so elegant and sophisticated in scarves! I love the way you wear them!❤️✨

[@alexandratatsi9764]

Lovely content as always!!! I would like to propose that you try to create a reel or video on how to style ultra crop jackets -shorter than the ones you showed on this video- like the ones who end just below the bust and above the waistline.❤

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

Thank you for doing this video, I love cropped jacket because I’m petite. I love the scarf around your neck. That’s how I wear it.

[@lamjay5189]

Love for all the illustrations, they are helpful ❤

[@dissectingculture]

Thank you for your practical guidance that is comfortable and classic!

[@yare5874]

Justo lo que necesitaba. Gracias por los tips.

[@tplayspiano]

Thank you. I especially like the outfit with the scarf you’re wearing.

[@fitforever22]

I am so excited when I see your new video has come out!

[@connie2202002]

I actually like the combo of pairing skinny jeans with a cropped jacket. It tones down the outfit while still looking sleek and smart.

[@lesleyrevuelto2285]

I went to Massimo Dutti today and bought one of their cardigans. It’s not a store I regularly shop so I loved the recommendation to check out their sweaters. Thank you!

[@teresacarle294]

✨️Lydia: Love your Do/Don't visuals📷 & smart analysis. You're helping sharpen my style 💪muscles on details I might've overlooked, & challenge me to suspend my disbelief. 🤯Never thought I'd pick the look that came closest to "lady who lunches🍽 " 〰️esp since I hate🤬 creamy off-white & don't wear jeans👖〰️ but the look w/the scarf is perfection💋. 🤗Skirts are my jam, so thanks for including the maxi that could've come straight outta my closet. Next time: how about a tea length pleated skirt & knee length pencil (or a-line skirt). Appreciate inspo to make stuffy corp suit-sets more casual. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@claudiachirilescu9362]

Thank you! Very useful ❤️🙏

[@lyzavalenzo1376]

Did you see the spring summer Armani Prive show???? Cropped jackets galore!!!! Yay!

[@usernamejeri6244]

We need an occasional trendy pieces vlog!!! ❤🎉

[@user-wr3gy7el2h]

Thank You for this video! You are always inspirational, you deliver information fast respecting viewers time, everything is perfect on your channel!!! Keep it up 👍 wish you to get 10.000.000 subscribers ❤️

[@kathleenswien9064]

Would you be so kind as to do a video on styling tulle skirts dark colored skirts as well as light? I love your styles!

[@silviasauc8570]

Wonderful video!Congratulations and thanks

[@tennilledebysingh5819]

I like the stylistic effect of cropped jackets & the Chanel style, but I hate the traditional Chanel material of old grandma couch/curtains. It's hideous to me but I love the cut. A crop jacket with boot cut, straight, or wide leg jeans or trousers are so elegant.

[@teresamartins8051]

No matter what is trending I never included the skinny jeans in my wardrobe...I think they have a cheap looking, besides you have to be extremely skinny to get away with it....thank God the trousers are back, it looks so relaxed and classy...great video 👏

[@deemorgan5046]

For us long torso and short legs gals...go a 3/4 sleeve and cropped jacket esp boxy ...with an A line midi/ maxi...skirt or straight slim or very high waisted bell pants.....magic!!! Godspeed Dee California

[@Pur9leRain]

Goes to the cellar and pulls out her two cropped jackets and one cardi 😁 Thank you

[@mc9741]

Thank you Lydia. Could you please share how you tie your scarfs? The silk scarf you’re wearing in this video looks great.

[@joannanangle4876]

I agree with your look on tops to slide under jackets yep

[@liliyalopez8998]

This video is so helpful! I have 2 tweed cropped jackets and no idea on how to style them.

[@fefofefe123]

So sorry to hear that your postponing building your house. Its true prices are crazy these days. Love your videos!!!

[@mehitabel6564]

And finally a t-shirt under an haute Chanel jacket is great for giving what can be quite a mumsy garment a more youthful vibe. I would avoid the scarf, both the big one which fights with and swamps the cropped look, and the silk scarf wrapped around the neck. I own quite a few Hermès scarves, and stylistically their sportier styling (in the classic sense) is incongruent with any Chanel-style jacket.

[@teresacarle294]

💯% agree that an ordinary workhorse type tee (that swings slightly shape skimming) is the smart way to modernise this matronly 🤶 old 💲money cropped jacket. 🤔Think the fussy formality is enlivened by the utility of ordinary cotton, esp. when paired w/a denim bottom. 👖 I don't do jeans, but I could envision swapping it for a straighter maxi skirt. Finished off w/a classic white leather sneaker too. 😉I also saw a woman pull off a more activewear casual look in a cropped corporate suit set. Under the racy red jacket she donned a body-hugging wafer thin navy zippered hoodie pullover, & tucked it into the matching knee length pencil skirt. It was a slightly tweedy texture w/tiny threaded navy & yellow dots. She added navy slip-on leather Vans & a petite leather backpack/purse. Maybe not something you'd wear to an office, but it definitely constituted streetwear 🆒️ chic that gave an ageless vibe. 😃I like the scarf that Lydia wears in the thumbnail👌. Again, I think that elegance plays well w/the casual outfit that she styled. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@charlottelofgren277]

Great tips, as always! Could you do a video on how to wear Mary-janes (I'm referring to flat ballet-like ones)? I recently purchased a pair, and I am so happy that they're available again(!!), but I struggle with pairing them, not wanting to look too feminine or girly. It would be much appreciated! Your style is amazing!

[@daniellerouleau3372]

Hello Lydia, I would love to have a series about body shape, it would be great for a lot of your viewership ❤ big love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@joannanangle4876]

Grey leg trousers yesss

[@balto1217]

Great “Take aways!” Thank you!❤

[@nvp1137]

great tips Lydia as always!

[@triciatanner3549]

Thank you sooo much!! I have a couple cropped jackets and was looking for a video from you on how to style!!

[@helenaduarte9546]

Great video

[@briansutcliffe3231]

Just purchased a crop jacket thank you so much, great ideas

[@wingsphysio]

Got adidas white trainers 👟 yesterday due to your recommendation. Such great value in comparison to the designer brands so I’m really happy.

[@mariecurie7491]

I have a collection of Stan Smiths, including some limited editions. They are fantastic, modern and comfortable

[@theballeticyogi9294]

Thanks Lydia, funny I JUST got that Massimo Dutti cardi! And I love it. Could you do a video on the different types of jeans and how to style. It seems the loser low rise jeans are all in the shops at the moment. Thank you

[@baribach8701]

Bravo! Fantastic job

[@teresapais7695]

Fantastic video! Loved it!!!!

[@KatieKatielife]

Love the educational content!

[@liliabeliaeva6662]

Спасибо за видео, у меня как раз есть жакет в стиле Шанель от Массимо Дутти. И я его носила правильно❤

[@rosabald5]

Just sooo good and helpful. Thank you so much.

[@marit6164]

Loved this and love the cropped jackets!

[@9519631]

Muito esclarecedor. Obrigada.

[@silviasauc8570]

Wonderful outfits

[@linzisanders1379]

Thank you another great video. I was just looking at a new cropped jacket, thanks for the tips ❤

[@juliewesthoff1614]

Love your video. How do you tie that scarf? I love that look with the jacket!

[@BlancaRodriguez-pl3yy]

I really love your content.

[@lynnebarren2410]

Very clear explanations of balance and silhouette ( without sounding like a style-hitler); thank you Lydia 🤓

[@margaritamelnichenko6024]

Would be very interesting to watch about sporty crop jackets with shoulder pads, and in general about shoulder pads … bought very sporty wool cropped bomber jacket in Zara, but have little idea what to match it with 😔

[@luluandmeow]

The black jeans are not straight, but tapered. So many brands describe their tapered jeans (which make the thighs look bigger) as straight when they're not. I found a really straight great pair of jeans at M&S (Autograph straight leg jeans with lyocell in ocean blue and mid-blue, £49.50), they are slim straight from hip to ankle with no tapering whatsoever. If you like a slight tapering, try their Sienna range.

[@nightowl6260]

If you are short waisted, a top not tucked it can be flattering if it is quite fitted.

[@karenoyama8950]

😊. This grandma has never worn a lady jacket, but it’s never too late. ❤

[@jackieb.7368]

Thank you. Great ideas.

[@judis6224]

Love the crop jackets,big deal 60s and 70s 😊

[@alcogito8287]

Ever since I realized I was a petite at 5'2" and no longer an average at 5"4 1/2, I saw that regular jackets/blazers were all too long for me. The proportions were off. Cropped jackets balance the proportions and make your legs look longer. That's all I look for now. Also I always tuck in my shirts and don't buy tunics (or I cut them off).