Blue shirt showdown - as promised!

If you remember I posted about BR chambray tunic which had a defective placket? Well, I have ordered a replacement in hope that it won't have the problem. It arrived and there is no placket problem with it so definitely I got an oddball the first time.
I also posted about BR BF shirt in a brighter blue and overall verdict was that it is too big so I promptly ordered a size down, It also arrived and here is the showdown of both shirts for your viewing pleasure
Please ignore the slight grinning cause by the flash - it should not be an issue IRL.
So tell me what you think - which one should I keep or just return both of them? I will keep my opinion with me for now

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Banana Republic

Soft-Wash Chambray Boyfriend Shirt

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Banana Republic

Chambray Tunic

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9 years ago

MsMaven

Veteran

Oh, tough. I like the lighter blue one a bit better. It seems to fit you in a more flattering way.

CocoLion

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They both look great on you. One is lighter than the other, obviously, so would have different wardrobe roles. However, if you keep just one, I prefer the darker blue one with the contrasting buttons. But that's simply a personal preference.

rabbit

They both look great on you to me.

My question is which fabrication do you think will work best for you -- the more drapy silky one, or the more cotton-y one (assuming there is a slight difference)?

Also the colors are pretty different -- in my wardrobe they would almost fill different roles. Based on the outfits you are envisioning does a mid-tone blue or a soft pastel blue work better with the overall outfit color combinations?

Joy

I hope that you keep the brighter blue if it fits in with your wardrobe because the color is wonderful on you. The lighter blue is also a beautiful shirt on you and the color seems more neutral when making outfits.

Suz

Oooh. This is tough. I see them as filling quite different roles. The drapey mid blue one reads as a bit more casual in one way (the buttons) but the drape would make it feel elegant in another way. The lighter one is more crisp and summery to me, and would look most flattering at that time of year. Can you keep both?

PS did you see my Zara gilet post? Just in case, added the Find. It looks a bit boxy but just making sure you don't miss it!

Zara

Long Waistcoat

Zibbets

I love the brighter blue! If the grinning is only flash-related, I say definitely keep that one.

Jaime

I especially love the darker blue on you, so I pick that one if you can only have one.

Echo

I very much prefer the brighter, darker blue.

Lucy

More love for the brighter, bolder one. I like them both, but I think the brighter one is a touch more flattering, and it is a great shade of blue.

Inge

Moderator

The boyfriend shirt is a more fluid fit, the tunic a bit more tailored. I actually love them both on you, Sveta, and am now kind of hoping you can keep them both.
That's not much help, I know -((
ETA: that brighter blue really is a fantastic colour on you.

rachylou

Lighter blue tunic. I don't like the shirt at all...

Deborah

I like both but if I have to chose I find the darker blue just beautiful on you.

Anonymous

Darn, close call. I like them both for the different reasons already mentioned. They both fit in a similar way, with the only main difference being a little more drape at the back on the brighter one. Can you keep both? No help am I???

cheryle (Dianthus)

I am going to be of no help at all. I prefer the fit of the lighter blue from the front but the darker blue from the side and back. See what I mean? I think they are both gorgeous and the blues both work for you. Perhaps it will come down to the shade of blue and which one you are more drawn to for your wardrobe.

ETA: I almost ordered the darker one after seeing it in the other post but then remembered that I am trying not to shop.

Daria

Active Member

Sveta they are both gorgeous. I slightly prefer the fit of the brighter one and the color of the lighter one, so I'm really of no help at all.

abc

I like the lighter one

What did you decide??

retailgirl

I like the lighter one, both color and fit. But both are nice! A blue shirt is universally flattering and I use them as a neutral.

Transcona Shannon

This might be the toughest comparison EVER Sveta! They both look great on you so there's no problem there. I have a slight preference for the lighter blue tunic. I find the color incredibly flattering on you and like that it almost has a lilac tinge to it. I think it would look brilliant with many different bottoms. And I prefer the slighter crisp factor to the fabric.

But really you can't go wrong with either - does one tickle your fancy a bit more than the other?

lyn67

Tough. Love them both now that size of the brighter one is also sorted, but I say the lighter one goes in trend with the pastels:-).

shedev

The brighter one.

Sveta

Thank you all for your feedback.
I am leaving for London UK in 4 hours so I will leave the decision making until I come back and have proper time to play with both of them in my closet
Have to run - I am still "working" until that time
Love and hugs - see you soon!

texstyle

I think I like the color of the darker one - the fit is just slightly more "fitted" on the lighter one but the color sways me to the darker.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I prefer the brighter blue of #1, but the fit and crisp-factor of #2. Can't go wrong either way though, Sveta. So go with the one that is more comfortable. It's all good.

jackiec

I'm going to reply before reading other responses.

I like the newer one better. The deeper colour looks AMAZING on you.

ETA just read responses - have a wonderful trip to London

Susie

I prefer the darker one, both the color and the fit. It's lovely on you.

ENJOY LONDON. Much love to you too.

Elle

I vote for the darker one - that color looks great on you. Plus, if you like that fabric more, you are more likely to wear it

Diana

They both look great and I think the fit looks very similar. So I think it comes down to which blue you prefer and which fabric. Personally I like the darker one; in addition to preferring the color, I like the more visible buttons and the fact that the button placket goes down all the way. I've never liked those half placket shirts.

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