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keep or return: the limited earth tones!

Kate

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It's here!

1 - scrunch sleeve cardi in XS
2 - scrunch sleeve cardi in S
3 - shirt dress in XS
4 - shirt dress in S
5+6 - pencil skirt in 0, top in S
7+8 - pencil skirt in 2, top in S

All feedback is welcome! Thanks!

ETA: Here's where I'm at:
1+2 - I'm still not sure about the cardis.
3+4 - Neither are perfect, both will be returned.
5-8 - I'll be keeping the smaller skirt, and trying the top in a M to see if it's not as clingy.

Finally, please excuse the messy background. BF was busy, so I had to come to where he was to get the pictures taken.

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22 replies

Latest reply was from bella

Carole

Veteran

I can't really tell a difference between sizes in #1 and 2 or #5 and 7 and but #4 looks too big. Hope that helps!

chewyspaghetti

Veteran

These really are great colors for you, Kate- Love!
I like the bigger sweater, smaller dress and skirt.
Great haul!

Queen Mum

Veteran

I"m not seeing the difference in sizing in most either.
I don't care for the shirt dress.. I'd return both of them.
The size 0 skirt fits much better than the 2.

rae

(website)

Veteran

The smaller sizes look better to me across the board. Especially the cardi, which has way too much bunching going on under the arms, IMO.

Glad you found some great colors for you!

lyn*

(website)

Veteran

I vote cardi #1, dress #3 and skirt in #5/6 - the only one I'm not too sure about is 1 or 2: are you planning to wear it open?

I like the pencil skirt the most of all of the items

CocoLion

(website)

Veteran

My votes:

-Scrunch sleeve sweater is better in XS (better fit in shoulders).
-I'd return both dresses. I just feel they hide your gorgeous figure too much.
-The skirt pulls a touch less in the size 2, so that one gets my vote.
- The tank (in S) shown with the skirts is beautiful on you!

Hope that helps!

MNsara

Veteran

They ARE great colors for you!
Sweater, I like the bigger one if you ever plan to button it closed. I see the bunching rae mentioned, but it doens't bother me (remember I'm a lot older though. . .!)

The shirtdress looks okay in XS. Does it feel tight on bust? Could it shrink when washed? Don't know if it is a 10 though. . . I'm on the fence here. . .

Smaller skirt for sure. If you are wearing that tank top by itself to teach in (no over layer), then try a size up. I can see why BF likes it, but so will a lot of other guys in the classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jonesy

Veteran

I can't tell about the cardigan, but I vote return on the dress (shape is weird), keep the smaller skirt, go for the larger tank, especially if you're wanting it as a layer for work.

Aida

Veteran

If you plan to wear the cardigan open, XS. If you plan to button the S might be better. I don't find the shirtdress very flattering, sorry :\ I like the 0 pencil skirt better, but I think the top could be sized up to M if you want to use it for teaching outfits. Love these colors on you!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

What Khris said!

You look great, Kate!!

Stephanie

Veteran

The waist of the shirtdress looks too high to me. I think you can do better. I like the skirt in the smaller size; both cardigans look fine to me--I think it's just a matter of what look you prefer.

AJ

Veteran

I'm not really feeling the high waist of the dress on you. I think you can find something better.

2nd cardi, first skirt and the tops look the same fit to me.

ticksgirl

I agree these colors are great on you! I don't think the dress does you justice. The skirt (smaller size) is a keeper for sure, and I love the tank and don't think it's at all indecent in this size, but you could probably go up a size and still look good if you'd be more comfortable that way.

Lisa

Veteran

These colors are great on you. The cadigan, I can't tell the difference. The dress, I like the smaller one better. The skirt, I also like the smaller one, in the larger skirt (and dress) you really loose your shape.

catgirl

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Wow, you know your colors! Bigger sweater for sure - just looks more comfy. I vote smaller dress, but if it feels too tight, it's not a 10. Love the tank and skirt. I can't see much of a difference between the sizes on the skirt.

Vix

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Good for you for grabbing your earthy colors first and asking questions later, ha!

I vote for smaller cardigan (larger has sloppy fit on shoulder and bunching in upper bust/arm area, and IME these thin knits bag as it is)

Top: You can try the M, but what's the material? It may cling anyway. This one looks like it fits well but it *is* clingy by my standards for work...because the detailing is nice, I'd personally wear it under something with a deep V (natural or "artificial" -- unbuttoned cardigan or blouse) as long as the detailing flattened out in the covered up region.

Skirt: I vote smaller -- the larger is several inches lower down your hips! IME that wrinkle across the front is due to excess fabric in the hips. You may want to see if nipping it in a little helps.

Re the dress -- I'd pass on both sizes.

Enjoy what you keep!

Sveta

(website)

Veteran

Kate, you really look good in these colors!
I really like the skirt and looks like XS fits well. It is a good idea to try the top in a bigger size so it does not cling that much.
I am not a fan of this dress in either size. I think I don't like that collar and shoulder line on you - they seem to swallow your neck. When I flipped from the dress picture to the skirt/tank that was like a completely different person with beautiful shoulders!:-)

Kate

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Thanks for all of the advice! I am definitely keeping the size 0 skirt. I'm definitely not keeping the shirtdress. I'm going to see how the size M top fits and then make a decision.

I'm still rather conflicted about the cardi. In addition to the size debate, I'm still not sold on the ruched sleeves. I usually push back my sleeves anyway, but I push them back to a bit higher than where these end. I'll probably return both and see if I'm still thinking about the cardi in a week or two... the color is so amazing, but right now I'm just not in love with the sleeves.

Deb

The smaller sizes in all items look better, to my eye, with the exception of the tank top - that definitely needs to go up a size or two.

Beautiful colors - I love the combinations!

fathenry

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Wow, these pieces look amazing on you! I agree with what everyone else has said. You should def keep the pencil skirt in the smaller size and tank. Either tank looks okay to me. Pass on the shirt dress, it just looks too big and the other pieces are cuter.

Ljubica

The same thing again - smaller things, and return the dress. It's somehow swallowing your pretty frame.
I like best how the tank shows off your beautiful curves.

bella

(website)

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Sorry I am late to chime in. I just wanted to add that Limited seems to have a lot of earth tone things this season, so if you're not completely sold on anything, return or exchange for something better.