Thanks all! Very helpful, you reflect a lot of what I was wondering about.
Marin and Marmee, thanks, I like the vest and will hold onto it.
Grayscale, Diana, and Suz I'm with you on the skirt, I had a mental idea, I think based on a silk skirt with drawstrings I saw once, and this one isn't it - back it goes.
I may hold onto the blazer for a bit longer as there is a longer return window and see if there is another one that works as well unbuttoned as buttoned.
Greyscale - yeah, I was drawn to the slight hipsterness ;).
Ambergreen - I was uncertain whether a blazer (or this blazer) added anything to my wardrobe too. I'm now thinking that some slightly more sharp/structured topper than a cardigan does, that is lighter than my other coats, but I'm not quite sure if this is the the one.
Lyn - good point that it's very similar to the cardigan unbuttoned - which is the way it looks best.
Jenava - unfortunately I don't have the camera now. I'm thinking, like you that it could work with some outfits, but I think I might try to find something similarly light that is a more edgy cut, and a more key neutral for me.
Carter - Thanks for the tips on an alternate blazer cut to keep an eye out for, very helpful! Like you and Erikajl mention, closed, it is kind of a block with legs. Which doesn't bother me per se, but could be better.
Thank you Angie!
Peri - I actually think a blazer in the shape you describe could work really well for me, and might work better than this one when tried on side by side, so I'll keep an eye out. I'm finding learning through experimentation and comparison works the best for me as I'm very visual and tactile.
Deborah - yeah, I agree, I like aspects of the olive jacket, but it doesn't feel solidly 'me'.
Diana - great skirt suggestion! Unfortunately this one isn't functional, but I know exactly the kind of skirt you are talking about and always thought they were cool...
Shevia - thanks for the tip about necklines with a blazer!
Rae - yeah, I think I want length, but it doesn't have to be low stance. Thanks for the 1-2 love
lol JAlieen I think I agree