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Update: Cherries and Bows

Angie

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FYI:

I had to see the cherry sweater in person because I kept thinking about it! (Find #1). The sweater came, and went because:

It was dull - (on me). The oatmeal bits are grey, and the pink is greyed and muddy too. Not as vibrant as in the stock photo. The cherries were a fab colour, though. But the rest was not despite the gorgeous quality and good price on sale.

Happy to have scratched that itch!

The bows with matching scarf on the other hand, I got a few months ago and they are PERFECT. Much better palette - (for me). Snapped a pic on Valentine's Day.

Even if the colour of an item is only slightly off, I won't commit to it. It's THE most important part of the item for me. It doesn't matter how stellar the rest of it is. The colour must be right.

I'm very passionate and particular about colours

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Latest reply was from Angie

Firecracker (Sharan)

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That's interesting, Angie. I didn't realize quite how particular you are about colors. I sometimes compromise on color when an item otherwise feels just right. (Although I can be quite particular about color!) I may rethink my strategy. Maybe it's time to be less willing to bend with color.

Angie

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Thanks, Sharan! From what I've seen, you bat for Team Very Particular About Colours too

SW Ann

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I understand wanting to see the colors in person--sorry it was disappointing. However that bow blouse and scarf--FAB!! I, too, am picky about my colors and find it helps so much be more discerning about what to keep and what to return. In the long run, when I have compromised, I am never quite as happy with the item if I don't love the color.

Laura

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Well done checking out the sweater. I'm so surprised to hear the colors weren't as vibrant as in the photo! Boden items usually seem very vibrant in person. But you are great at being selective and knowing what matters most to you. If not, you'd wind up with too many items that are just okay, and no one needs a closet full of that!

Suz

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You made the right choice! The bows twin-set is perfect on you and for you and I love the vibrant joy you radiate wearing it!

Angie

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Thanks, SW Ann! I'm with you on not compromising on colours. The item isn't right when the colour isn't 100%.

Laura, wise words! I think the cherry sweater palette would have worked with my platinum hair - not great with my natural dark blonde hair.

Suz, awwwh! What a sweet thing to say. I'm blushing

Brooklyn

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Me too!!

Looks like your first choice of jumper was the right choice. The top and scarf look fabulous too.

Aquamarine

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Oh I understand. Whenever I compromise on color, I just don’t reach for the item no matter how fab the fit is. I am very particular—some colors just make me sad!

Joyce B

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At least you tried it out, good for you!

Angie

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Thanks, JoyceB!

Aquamarine, colours are wildly emotive

Brooklyn, oh I know that about you! You get how the colour of something you wear has to be really right. HIGH FIVE. Thanks for the kind words!

The Cat

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I am with you--colours MUST be right, as they are indeed an important part of personal style. Glad that you got some other colourful items that feel and look perfect.

Jaime

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I nominate you and Brooklyn as co-captains of Team Exact Color or Bust! I am less particular about color, although there are some no gos for me, and more particular about item interest, but when I wear the right color it makes a huge difference. I probably should be more particular - you look so vibrant and beautiful in your colors!

Sal

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Good call, I admire your discipline on colour.

The one you chose is just perfect!!

Angie

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The Cat, you get the importance of the right colour too

Jaime, thank you! I accept my co-captain position!

Sal, appreciate the kind words

Lisa

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Bummer about the cherries but at least now you know. Color is very important in clothing, especially when a wardrobe relies heavily on colors instead of lots of neutrals.

The matching bow scarf and sweater sends me into orbit. Now that is a fabulous pair!

SarahD8

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Ohhh well done on being Picky (as well as Patient and Practical, per usual). I'm glad the toffee stripes turned out to be a winner, and it looks like the bow sweater can serve a similar purpose in your wardrobe as the cherries would have. No sense duplicating function with an also-ran: I am taking notes!

Jenni NZ

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I loved it when you were choosing and am sorry it wasn’t right.
I do hate sending items back which is why I buy very little online. I have reasonable success with shoes but have been known to send back a supposed white pair that was actually cream. Very different in my view!
I do like your new top and scarf.

Star

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Your discipline is inspirational.

Indigoprint

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Your color superpower seems to be why your pieces play so well together.

RobinF

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Interesting! I wouldn't have expected that sweater to be gray. Too bad.

I don't think I am very particular about color. But there are definitely colors I don't like, or that don't look good on me and I stay away from those.

Ket

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You look amazing in your bows! Bummer the cherries sweater was so muddy in color, but I love that you didn't settle! Stock photos are such a gamble.

Forgive me the show tune but...

East is east and west is west
And the wrong one I have chose
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Those frills and flowers and buttons and bows
Rings and things and buttons and bows

Regarding compromise on color. For me color is very important but so is fit and overall style. Sometimes I'll sacrifice a smidge on color (it really depends) if the fit and style are excellent. Sometimes I"ll sacrifice on style a smidge if the color is really good and find a way to style it better. Even though I love the cherries, I would have sent back the sweater since the rest of the colors were so muddy and greyed.

Janet

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That set is very pretty on you. I’m also now on Team Particular About Colors!

cat2

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I am on Team Getting Closer to My Colors. I have found that a more constrained palette is starting to make it easier to get dressed.

JAileen

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Well, that's too bad about the sweater. I’m glad you didn’t settle for the wrong colors. Not that I thought you ever would. The sweater/scarf combo is lovely on you. And your hair - wow - so pretty!

slim cat

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Very cute combo in cherry pink! The perfect colors are the best foundation of easy dressing - especially neutrals like white, light grey, oatmeal and soft beige with all the variations.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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From your description, and looking again at the online photo, I bet it wouldn't be terrible on me! The pink does look subdued, and a grayed out oatmeal sounds yummy to me. But I don't see myself in argyle cherries. It would be a very wild wild card--haha!

Angie

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Lisa, hope your orbited self landed safely! You KNOW how important it is to be picky about colours when you want your wardrobe items to match

Thanks, SarahD8! Good to have the reds and pinks covered in a better way.

Jenni, the stripes were dead right and my first choice, so sorted! Cream and white ARE different.

Star and Indigoprint, appreciate the kind words!

RobinF, good job staying away from colours that make you sad

Janet, I know you're very particular about colours too!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Ket, thanks for the entertainment! I see nothing but colours that work beautifully on you

cat2, wardrobe items must relate to each other so that outfit creation is easy! To your point, the more focused and disciplined the colour palettes of your wardrobe, the easier it is to pull together cohesive looks.

JAileen, thank you! You're lovely.

Slim Cat, true! When the colours of your wardrobe are right-for-you, choosing daily outfits becomes easier

Angie

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Sharan, minus the cherries, those muddy pinks and greys are perfect on you!

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