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I have that same blouse, but in purple! I love that shade of blue on you!

Hmm... I'm thinking lose the belt. I don't think you need it with this look and I fear since it's dark it is chopping you up into pieces. I don't think this blouse needs a belt anyway; it is gracefully cut to create a waist already. (Also looks great tucked into a pencil skirt, but I digress!)

I think the loose hair looks just fine.

As for the length of the cardi, I have no clue ... will let someone else rule on that. But I like the idea of this: voluminous on top and skinny on bottom with the clams. Can you take another pic without the belt?

P.s. have you tried wearing a vest over this blouse yet? It's really cute with a vest and the sleeves puffing out.

I love the cascading cardi - great color on you. Maybe it could be a little longer? I tend to agree with Shiny on the belt, and trying the blouse with a vest. That would be really cute. There's a lot of shine going on with the blouse and the belt.

No, there is not too much volume here with the hair, etc. In fact I think the loose hair looks fab with the cardi. It all flows together well!

Okay, here's a photo without the belt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/t.....576326194/

I'm still figuring out when to use a belt - I put it on because I was wearing all solid colors and wanted to visually break things up - I guess that's not the best option! :)

I would *love* to try a vest, but I am on a shopping ban until I get another job! It is on my list of things to purchase, though.

You are so statuesque, LE! Good to see you post pics again. And the hair is getting really long. Pretty. I like it tied back too.

Love the blue neck-tie blouse! Try a skinny little black belt perhaps? It looks fab unbelted so no belt worries for you.

LOVE the concept of the cascading cardi. Do think it would be best longer though. However, it’s not jarring. What do you think?

Pretty shades of blue! I also like the outfit better with the wide belt; there was too much going on with the blouse and the tie. I'd play with the proportions of top length and cardi length -- the cascading cardigan looks cute on you and has potential!

I just saw that cardi on BR site today. Like it! Length is close - wonder if the tall would be too overwhelming? Color is wonderful on you!

I think I would like the sweater over a less structured blouse - have you tried it over anything else? I like it with the shorts though and you could rock a pencil skirt with it.

Thanks for the compliments! I'll try the skinny belt idea, Angie. I have one in my closet.

I do feel it is a little short, and although not ideal, still workable. CCiele and Chris, I had the same thought of using a different length and structure of top altogether with it.

I'm heading to a midnight showing of UP with some of the students I work with. A cardigan over a light top with jeans and flats (and a handbag that has short enough handles that it won't touch the sticky ground when I hang it on the armrest!) is my uniform for movie theatres. I thought I'd try working with this cardigan over a graphic tee - it's casual, but what do you think? Hit or miss?

Forgive the smug face and poor lighting. :) Ah, my camera's timer is unpredictable, and light was fading fast!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/t.....577130625/

I love it with the cardie!! Both with and without the belt under the cardie looks good to me!!

I really like it better over the graphic t and with skinnies. Plus I love your shoes!

Oh! This gets better and better. Add a longer layering top and you're TOTALLY in business. Do you have one? Love your cascading hair, LE!

Thanks for the replies everyone! Angie, as for a longer layering top... I'll see what I've got and play around with it.