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A drapey, stripey top. Is it a keeper?

Lynne

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I am dipping my toe in the the Kingdom of Stripes, headed by own Divine Ms O. I love the drapey fabric of this Noa Noa T, and the interesting sleeves. I've tried it with lots of bottoms, and these are the ones I am happy with. But the tags are on, and the top is still highly returnable.

If you woke up tomorrow and found this top in your closet, how would you wear it?

Excuse puffy eyes, girls, it's still early :).

top, skirt and flower pin NOA NOA, jeans and belt ONLY, blazer BANDOLERA, earrings from Ornella :), pearls Oasis, bracelets H&M, shorts cut-off Gant capris, and shoes from L-R Voltan, Jane Debster, and Clarks. Thx for looking!

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Latest reply was from morethanbeige

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I think it is a great top. I love the interesting sleeves and the narrow striping. It look great untucked, tucked and with the jacket. Not sure about the partial tuck for it but the top is great. A definite keeper.

mustard

I like the top! Definitely keep. The partial tuck doesn't work for me but everything else does. My favorite is #3.

Sveta

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I like it, the sleeves are unique. I am not sure about #1, it feels that this top requires slimmer bottoms. Have you tried it with skinnies or slimmer fitting bootcuts?

sarah

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I vote keep! I like the drape and the unexpected sleeves. My favorite it #3 - I love that (very reminiscent of Angie's casual Chanel look). I might try this with skinnies, as well.

Deborah

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Lynne, love this top! Not keen on the semi tuck but all else is great. Love it with the jeans in particular with and without the jacket. Please keep.

Lynne

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Thx for looking girls!

Sveta, and Sarah, I tried this with skinnies, and it was a No-Go, but I do have bootcuts hemmed for flats that are narrower than these that I will try. And yes, Sarah, #3 is Angie's Chanel GOTG formula :).

I agree with the semi-tuck - it was an experiment, and I do prefer it out.

I'm glad that the concencus is keep; I'll post when I wear it and fine tune the styling :).

Kristine

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Very cool!! I love #3 in particular!! This really works on you, I definitely vote keep!

Angie

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Gorgeous top! One of your best

Jonesy

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I really like it and I think it looks fab in all of the pics!

Queen Mum

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LOVE it! does it pass the tug and stretch test? (I always tug on knits to see if they bounce back to shape right away.. if not, I don't purchase)
I like it best in 1 and 3.
those sleeves are just fabulous.

Anonymous

I've never seen sleeves like that! Great find!

You look like a younger Helen Mirren, too!

MsMary

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That top is fab on you! I especially love #3! You are such a stylish MOTG!!

Isis

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Fantastic top! I love ALL of the ways you've styled it, and all the tucking variations. Who would have thought such a unique top could be so versatile?

annagybe

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Keep!

Suz

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Lynne, I think this looks SUPERB on you. I LOVE those sleeves and can easily see why you'd be attracted to them. The neckline is also very flattering to you. You have such a beautiful smile! The top seems to highlight that!

Shoot and Groove

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Keep!! I love stripes and blousy tops and that looks great on you. Whoever said you resembled a younger Helen Mirren is right on, too.

lyn*

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I love love love, esp #2

crazyone

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I think Lynne also looks a bit like Meryl Streep

Great top! I don't like the partial tuck, but all the other looks are great.

Atlantia

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Love love love #3, and #1 is lovely as well.

nicoleb

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Awesome top! I love stripes and the sleeves are a very unique and interesting detail!

Lynne

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Thx, all! I'm SO glad this is a winner because it feels so good on. Tags are now off!

Kim, I will do the stretch test on knits from now on; very clever. And yes, this bounces back perfectly.

Anne, C1, and S&G, thank-you so much for such generous compliments. Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep are two phenomenal actresses, and I would wear Helens wardrobe from the movie RED in heartbeat. Minus the weapons :).

I wore #3, without the flower pin and with a red bag and red lipstick, to the cinema tonight with the children, and it felt great. Again, thx for for looking and your valued feedback :)!

Ornella

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OOOO, Ms O loooves this The sleeves are fab.

Please keep!

Aida

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Glad the tags are off, this is a fanTAStic top and looks super on you. I like all the ways you've styled it here, and agree with others about untucking for #4. If I woke up and found this in my closet I would be overwhelmed by all the ways I'd want to wear it right away (these are items in my closet hehe):

- slim ankle length black pants, patterned/bright/metallic flats
- baggy denim shorts, metallic sandals
- tucked into light wash flares, platform nude or black sandals
- white long shorts, white blazer, snakeskin kitten heels
- red jeans, dove gray pumps
- brick red shorts, olive oxfords
- olive skinnies, brown patent croc heels
- cream vest, light gray skinnies, nude heels
- (I could just keep going and going....)

yellowgirl

Definitely a keeper - such an interesting top!

Lynne

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Aida, I will take this list shopping with me :). Thx for the inspiration!

MNsara

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What a great top! I love the sleeves and love the way you styled it in so many different ways!

Keep!!

I'm impressed that you fit the sleeves inside that jacket, too.

Did you try adding a colorful belt to #1? I can't picture skinny, medium, or wide in order to work with the top's stripes -- but it's just an idea. . .

morethanbeige

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I just love that top. It just adds such a punch to any outfit. YLF!