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WIW: statement sweater, layered

N-Marie

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Since I'm still trying to work out the kinks on the layered sweaters look, I thought I would post this WIW for feedback. It's a slightly oversized studded sweater worn over a fluid white button down (Express portofino).

Is the white shirt too contrasty? I saw on Suz's post today that Angie mentioned that lower contrast layers can be easier to pull off. But the outfit seems kind of dark without the white shirt (and I'm not ready for winter yet!)

Worn to preschool drop-off, only to figure out that preschool was closed for Veteran's day...
Feedback always appreciated!

Caslon Studded Split Back High/Low Sweater (Regular & Petite)

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crutcher

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I have a similar burgundy sweater and I definitely wear white under it...,kind of sets off the dark color with the contrast...I also wear a denim shirt with mine and a blue button down...I love the look and it goes well with my coloring as i am a winter...You appear to have the same dark hair light skin and eyes...and your selection looks amazing on you...Sorry you didn't get to show off for preschool drop-off...You will definitely be ready tomorrow...smile...

Windchime

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The sweater is absolutely gorgeous on you! Color, proportions, drape are all stellar. I'm trying to figure out the layering thing, too. The white looks fine to my eye; my only question is if there should be a bit more of it peeking out at the bottom. I'll learn along with you .

Sara L.

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I like the white under the bright sweater. It lightens it up but is still fall-ish.

Suz

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This is stunning on you!! I don't think the contrast is a problem at all in this case. There are two reasons.

1. Your own beautiful high-contrast colouring makes higher contrast easier for you to wear in general.

2. The proportions. In my situation, it was the combination of the ensemble's proportions and MY personal proportions that created a problem. Here, your sweater is longer, revealing just an inch or so of shirttail. Plus, you may not have my short legged frame to contend with. (This makes a longer top a challenge for me to wear -- even though I am high waisted I have a long rise, and relatively shorter legs -- so longer tops truncate my leg line.)

I think you look great, in short!

kellygirl

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Gorgeous! That color is divine on you and I like the styling. I think it totally works!

Elizabeth P

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Love this on you. I was eyeing that sweater, it's good to see it in action. Do you mind commenting on sizing?

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I think you've got it down, pretty much perfectly! You look great, from head to toe. The sweater is a gorgeous color on you, and I love the fit of it, too.

Jaime

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Looks terrific - for details I defer to Suz!

N-Marie

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Thanks for all of the feedback!

Suz- thanks for your analysis. I feel like I've developed a decent grasp of seasons/colors (I'm a a deep or clear winter), but the idea of matching the contrast of your outfit to the contrast of your coloring is novel to me. I do know that I do feel strange in all dark colors or all light, so I'm intrigued! I am indeed shorter-waisted with longer legs so we likely have different fit issues with this tricky combination.

Elizabeth - I would say the sweater runs TTS. I'm wearing a petite small (4P is my usual size) since I'm only 5'1. I tried a regular small as well but it was overwhelming on my frame. The fit is fluid, but not too boxy because of the drape, and I find that it hangs well on my IT frame (medium-large bust and short waist), which is a rare find for me (not too much of a tent effect). It has a circle hem that is longer on the back, so it can also be wore with skinnies if one wants more rear coverage. Best of all, it is not at all itchy!

Anonymous

It all looks wonderful to me. Great colours and proportions.

Astrid

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I think it looks great! You look lovely.

Tania

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Super great casual look! I think your layering is spot on.

Neel

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Nailed it! I prefer high contrast too ... And that's a very pretty color on you

I know the *rush to school only to find school is closed* far too well ;). Been there done that ... Twice

gardenchick

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Looks great! Love the color of this sweater. Definitely not too much contrast. Do wear again