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catgirl

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http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vi.....n=wishlist

The color is stunning, and Suz's red coat had me looking for something in that shade of blue-red...

14 years ago

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Astrid

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I would wear this in a heartbeat! Love the color and the neckline.

14 years ago

DressLover

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Yes, but with reservation. That combination of fibers can have that shiny, cheap look to it if it isn't done properly. Even the description mentions that it is "lustrous" so it is definitely something that can go either way.

14 years ago

Anonymous

Me2.

14 years ago

Sona

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Una- its stunning but your zara top is better!

14 years ago

(website)

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I do like it, but I don't love it. I'd keep looking for that great shade of red in something else. (take it from a girl who bought no less than 5 red tops this year!)

14 years ago

catgirl

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I have the red Zara tunic, but it got mixed reviews and it's a little flimsy, although the color is perfect. Have not cut tags yet in case I find something better. This shade of red is just so gorgeous...

14 years ago

rae

(website)

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Meh. I don't care for this neckline - the cowl is so minimal that it is neither here nor there to me. The AT crossover halter is much prettier, IMO.

14 years ago

catgirl

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Rae, where is it? Everything is always sold out at AT and I can't order from there anyway due to shipping.

ETA; Found it! I think that neckline is too high for me.

14 years ago

Beth

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I like it very much. The drape of the neckline is there, but it doesn't add bulk and the color is gorgeous. I see it as very versatile.

My only reservations would be the aforementioned material and the cling factor.

14 years ago

rae

(website)

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Mmm, I hear you. Are you able to try this one on? It may look better on you than on the model.

14 years ago

annagybe

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I predict it will snag, snag terribly.

14 years ago

Suz

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I think it needs to be tried to be tested. It could look a LOT better than on the model, but the fabric is everything with these kinds of tops.

LOVE the colour (of course, she says, blushing cranberry red.)

14 years ago

Kat

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love the drape, love the color....not too sure about the jersey sleeves and the "lustrous" torso. ymmv though. For me, its excellent in theory but not quite in practice.

14 years ago

Jonesy

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The color is TDF, there is no doubt about that. My issue with tops that are cut like this is that, at least in my experience, no matter how loose they are they always pull a little bit across the chest so you get that indented pulling line in between your boobs, if that makes sense. Bad news, at least to my eye. But maybe this one would be different!

14 years ago

Erin

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Jonesy, Good call on the boob dent thing! I hate the look of that.
That colour makes me willing to try it anyways. Can you get it and return if it's a no go or is that a hassel. What a beautiful red!

14 years ago

Marley

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No. I. Do. Not. Like. This. The neckline can't make up its mind if wants to be a cowl neck or not - the shape is boxy, and the fabric mix (to me) makes it look cheap! However, I LOVE the color!

14 years ago

catgirl

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Thanks for the honesty, everyone. It's the color that's really drawing me in. Jonesy, I love that you have identified the boob-dent problem. That's why I come here - if I mentioned such a concern to anyone I know IRL, they would either roll their eyes or laugh in my face - but you are exactly right. It's a bias cut issue or maybe charmeuse?

14 years ago

DressLover

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Ahahaha, boob dent. That is one of the best descriptors ever. Perfect visual. And no. No one wants boob dent.

14 years ago

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