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kellygirl

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Quick post to see if there is an obvious favorite here. Surprisingly, DH doesn't hate either of them. I can't decide which one looks better. I will try styling them later but I'm wondering if the choice is obvious already. TIA. Off to enjoy "spring break"--I will check in later

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Latest reply was from Jaime

Parsley

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Both look nice on you, but my initial gut reaction is that the blue one will be much better and easier to style for spring/ summer.

Mona

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I much prefer the blue one. No springy and fresh.

amiable

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Blue is my first choice too!

catgirl

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I like the blue too! But how is the shoulder fit?

kellygirl

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Thanks for the opinions, Parsley, Mona, Amiable and Una. Obviously, I haven't left yet.
@Una: The shoulder fit in the M is fine. It might pull a little when I raise my arms up above my shoulders but it doesn't feel bad at all. Is yours tight when your arms are down or only when you lift them? I hope Cathy chimes in on fit too.

Jjsloane

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I like both on you (so no help). I'm actually returning my blue one since I've been unable to style it for work (which would justify the expense in this case) And since reading Una's thread I now notice it's a little tight when I raise my arms. Nothing that I noticed until someone mentioned it, but now it's there and gave me one more reason to return and keep looking for a bomber I can use for work.

pil

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I like both too, but am drawn to the lighter blue and like that neckline better.

sarah

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I like the blue on you. I'm amazed at what a difference scrunching makes on this. I remember that Angie always says that scrunching the sleeves adds structure to an outfit because of how forearms look, but I've never really known what she's meant until now.

cciele

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So glad the blue works for you -- I really like the color and neckline on you.

Mine was a bit tight around the shoulders when I put it on, and if my arms were hanging down I guess it felt ok. But the main issue was the placement/size of armholes -- I really couldn't move my arms around at all without a constrictive feeling! I think I have bigger arms than you do Kelly

Anonymous

Another vote for the blue here. I think you will have lots of styling options with it.

Scarlet

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The darker one

Anonymous

I like the blue also!

Transcona Shannon

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Both!

Isabel

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O boy, I actually like the darker one better. The blue one, though I like it, reminds me too much of a Hawaiian shirt.

texstyle

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I like them both but I really like the blue one on you especially. Wonder how it will play in your wardrobe...

catgirl

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Mine is fine when my arms are down but not when I move them around. I'm a big-time flailer of arms and that pulling across the triceps really bothers me. So mine is going back unless anyone wants to take a size S off my hands. I think I am just broad across the whole top half for my size.

Aida

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I actually like the darker one better, though I like the shoulder/neck line of the blue. I think they're both fun options for you Kelly

Nicole D

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I like the black one. Looks better with your hair.

Angie

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Blue! But can you keep both?

Do tell DH we are impressed with his behaviour.

Suz

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I love the blue, especially for your wardrobe, but I really like the other one too. You look great in a bomber!!

rachylou

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I prefer the darker, but I think the blue fits better thru the shoulders.

Glory

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Both if you can work them into your wardrobe. If only one, then the blue one edges the other out by a millimeter because of its freshness for spring and summer.

Jaime

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I think the blue one but it is close!