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Ask Angie: fit on Catherines + everyone: K/R shirts

sarah

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1/2/3: Here are the Catherines in size 4, and I'm wondering if they are fitting properly. I can pull them down past my hips no problem so I think I've sized them correctly, but am wondering what you think. I have them rolled up 5x LOL, so obviously they need hemming to make the "roll" less bulky.

The shirts:
1-4: Pleione tank: Obviously it's too long in the back. Could I wear it tucked? Would it be worth having the back hem altered? Or is the fit just off?

5: Halogen top: Are these color/patterns doing nothing for me? Or is this ok?

Thanks everyone!

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Latest reply was from Scarlet

cjh

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I like the red top. It could be shortened easily, I think, but it looks fine tucked.

Liz A.

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I agree about the red top. The jeans look great! The shirt is also nice, but I don't think it's working wonders with your coloring. My most favorite item you are wearing are those amazing sandals! LOVE.

kellygirl

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OMG! We are on the same style wave length, sarah! I squeed when I saw the last picture. That same shirt is in my cart. I LOVE that blouse on you. Actually I love everything across the board. The jeans look fab (you tiny thing!) Love the red tank tucked! You look great in that color

Suz

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The jeans look fab to me!! Yay!

I like the tank on you, too. You can tuck it, I think. Or shorten the back some. Or both!

I am not as crazy about the blouse on you. I don't know what it is. It might just be the shape of it, or the shape combined with the pattern.

Isis

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LOVE your sandals!!!!

But that's not what you are asking I also love the Catherines, and the red top is worth hemming! Lovely color and shape.

I'm not crazy about the blouse, not sure if it's the color or the pattern or what.

texstyle

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Love the jeans too - they look great. And the red top is very nice too. I think the last floral top is a nice piece but maybe not the best color of gray tones for you. I think it would look great with dark hair or salt and pepper but for us blondes/strawberry blondes, gray/black combos may be tricky. I love solid black myself, and also wear charcoal and heather gray sometimes (I prefer the gray to have a sort of warmer toned blue-gray look). But for some reason certain gray tones just don't do it for me. Maybe this is what others are seeing?

rae

(website)

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I really love the lot of it!

Astrid

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The jeans look great! Keep. I also like the red tank, might be worth shortening. I love the pattern and fit of the floral top, but I think the colors aren't outstanding.

sarah

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Thanks, everyone. Sounds like there is unanimous support for the jeans and tank so far, but not so much love for the Halogen top.

Isis and Liz, thanks for the sandal love! I love them too, and I'm so excited that I could finally get them out of the basement. They are last year's, from Miz Mooz. It looks like this year's version is similar, but not quite the same.

Kelly, some day we need to go shopping together!!!

pil

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Late to the party, but I concur. Those jeans look great and the red tank is such a nice color and neckline. Gray shirt isn't fab enough for you, especially now that you are an award winning YLFer : )
Those are some super sandals!

Angie

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I'm here! And wearing my white KUT Catherines as I type :). Mine are even baggier. I vote k-word worthy as soon as you've lopped off some of the length.

I like the red tank tucked too! And love the sandals! They are on my roundup list next week actually - repeat style from last year.

I love the Halogen top on you, Sarah! It's so utterly refreshing to see that shape of sleeve, and I adore the pattern - after all it's in my shopping cart. xox

sarah

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Thanks for weighing in, Angie. I think I'll keep them in this size. They are a bit baggy, but not too baggy, which gives me a bit more versatility.

I'm still thinking about the Halogen top - perhaps I should try it in another color that flatters me more, as I also like the shape.

These are actually LAST YEAR'S sandals - but I'm glad they kept a similar style this year, as I think it's quite flattering to a lot of different body types (well, it has to be if Miss Stumpy Ankles and Legs can pull them off).

Transcona Shannon

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So glad these Kut's work for you Sarah - they look fantastic!

Isis

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Thanks for the sandal info, Sarah! I may have to check them out.

ElleH

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Those jeans look absolutely fab on you. I like the tank too.

Karie

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Sarah, the jeans look great. Is this your normal size, or did you size up? I am thinking about getting these, but am not sure what size to order.

The tops look good too - I like the first one tucked, and I would order a different color for #5 - the fit on that one is perfect.

Scarlet

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Just wanted to speak up and say I really like the Halogen top. I agree that the jeans look great on you.

sarah

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Interesting difference of opinions on the Halogen top. The other colors are out in my size, so it's this one or none. Hmmm...

Karie, I normally wear a size 4P, but I have 2 other pairs of Kut jeans (skinnies) in size 2. So, if you wear regular sizes, I would recommend sizing up 1 or 2 sizes. Angie said above that she wears hers even baggier than these.

Scarlet

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Sarah how much are you planning to hem yours?

Also that last blouse reminded me of one I own in similar colors, so I pulled it out of storage (but am now afraid to try on because it am pretty sure it will be too small, gah).

sarah

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Scarlet, I was thinking about hemming them to the length of my straights, which are pretty long, but I intend to wear them rolled (to the length of the leg on the viewer's right). Oh, you are so tiny, don't be discouraged! And just think about what a great cause...

How is it being back at work?!

Scarlet

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Well, the first week was only half days, and we all survived. Baby boy still does not love his bottle, but he seems to drink enough to get by. Let's see how this week with full days goes. (Today was a holiday.) My mother-in-law is here too to support hubby in mission Feed Baby. Of course in her time they did everything very differently. She said she gave the babies as young as you please cows milk with cereal mixed in.

When I pulled that top out I pulled out a couple other summer tops too, but struck out trying the first two on and lost heart to continue. Fortunately I followed up on some of Inge's suggestions and am waiting for alternative summer tops to arrive in the mail to try, so all is not so bad.