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Feedback? VB linen top and KK skirt

Janet

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Hey all!

I’m taking a break from tax prep to post a couple of items under consideration.

- (Photos 1-2, 8) The blue patterned skirt is from Karen Kane and was a super sale item at Off Fifth. It fits beautifully and is wonderfully light and breezy. Blue and white is my summer jam, so it would be worn with white or blue tops for a simple casual outfit. But I want to know if the pattern placement brings too much attention to my low hip area. It was the only skirt there, so I had no opportunity to see if another skirt had a different placement, but the stock photo (see Find) seems to indicate that the print varies. Their website does say they have another M in stock, so I could try ordering one to see if the pattern placement is better on me (ETA: maybe not, website orders are final sale only).

- (Photos 1-7) The pale blue linen knit sleeveless top is from Veronica Beard, courtesy of Nordstrom Rack. Again, it’s wonderfully light and comfortable, it fits well, and I really like the color. High crew necks are not my absolute best neckline, but I tend to lean so heavily on V-necks that sometimes I get a bit bored with them and want some variety. Is this JFE?

I got halfway through the try-on session before I realized I was wearing the wrong bra, so disregard if you see a shadow of black under the top. Knit linen tops are notorious for being thin and see-through but this one doesn’t seem too bad. I had a black one that I donated right away after I saw a photo of myself in it — eek!

I’m posting pics of the top with pants and shorts too. Please disregard total lack of makeup or any attention to hair. Yikes.

Also, in photos 8-10, the Karen Kane white tie-front top and chambray tie-front top both arrived, and I feel like they’re both too big. Just too much fabric all around. I didn’t notice this so much with the black one, but I’m going to order these in a S to see if they work better.

Opinions welcome!

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Latest reply was from Christina F.

Angie

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I LOVE THE SKIRT. Soooo you, Janet! KILLER. Elegant and breezy.

The VB top fits sooo well! And what a great shade of pretty light blue. Perfect with the skirt. V-necks are smashing on you, but I get the need to change it up. Absolutley, JFE to my eye.

You look so good in white! Size looks fab in the photo - but you are a better judge of the fit in person.

Chambray too big, but good potential

Irina

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I absolutely agree with Angie - love the skirt, VB linen and white tops. Great summer outfits. The chambray one looks a bit big and underwhelming.

kkards

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The skirt is fab...love the bandanna vibe, gives total summer vibes...l personally like the way the white and the chambray fit, but then i tend to like a roomier fit especially in the summer. While I love the way the light blue linen top fits, I’m not 100% in love with it, but i can see potential in it.

Anonymous

I’m in agreement with Angie and Irina . The chambray top is also too blah of a colour for you too I think . I’ll have to check on that VB top for myself .

LaPed

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Love the twist-front top and the skirt! The white top looks a little too droopy; the excess fabric is not as noticeable in the chambray, but I like the white better on you colour-wise.

Anonymous

I like the skirt and the linen top but I might not wear them together. The knot feature on the top kind of pulls the eye down from where I imagine your natural waistline is, which isn't terrible but is kind of too bad when you have such a lovely hourglass shape.

I like both the linen top and the white but the other is not so well cut and in chambray, looks a little drab.

unfrumped

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Skirt is terrific- no pattern problems, maybe in part because the stripes are asymmetrically placed- actually look good that way.
Blue linen top is great. Crew neck doesn’t look chokey- the softer color I think mitigates any such tendency plus its being such a good face color for you. It’s fine with the skirt but really outstanding with olive or darker blue or black.
I agree chambray top doesn’t add anything great to your options.

rachylou

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What Angie said exactly.

smittie

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Nice collection!
Yes, I agree with Angie on all points, though I can sort of see that the two tops are a bit big.

Brooklyn

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Love the VB top and the skirt. Looks terrific.

Agree with Angie on the last top.

Janet

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Thanks, everybody!

Reflecting on how I prefer to wear my summer items, I think it’s unlikely I’d wear the linen top with the new blue patterned skirt, even though they go. I like to dress down a skirt with a more casual tee. But I see that linen top working well with my summer pants and shorts.

slim cat

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Love the skirt and the white top - fab on you! All outfits look great - chambray top is almost ok but size down would be best.
I’m too looking for light blue and blue & white pieces- you are so lucky in your finds!

Sal

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I like the linen top and the skirt, but prefer the top with the shorts and pants (the shorts is my favourite pairing).

The skirt looks an easy hot weather option for meals outside.

kellygirl

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Wow! Love the skirt and the blue cropped top especially. So summery and pretty! I’m not a fan of the chambray. I find that color washes me out and I think it does too although it could be just because you’re sans makeup. I’d definitely size down though.

Jaime

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Basically agree - skirt, light blue top and white top look great to me. I don't see a problem with the pattern placement and totally get the feeling to switch from v necks sometimes. The last top does seem too big, and not quite as fab as the rest.

N

I love the skirt and light blue top and the white top, I think with the chambray top, something is a little off as it doesn't look as good on you as the other pieces. Might be that its too big. The white one looks much better size wise. I'm another one in agreement with Angie.

Joy

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Agreeing with Angie. Love the skirt and VB top. The top in 9-10 looks a bit too big but wearable.

Staysfit

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Wow! I think the skirt looks amazing. The first thing I noticed is how tall and lean you look. I think the diagonal in the skirt pattern is perfectly placed to elongate your line. If it were more horizontal I could see where it would be a problem. I prefer the VB light blue top and the white top. I think you hair style is very modern and flattering as well!

Anonymous

I like the linen top most with the pants/shorts, and yes the skirt is a keeper! Agreeing with the others about the chambray.

Vildy

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Boy, look at you! I understand your concern with the pattern placement not de-emphasizing the hip area but I think it's incredibly sexy.

Helena

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Exactly what Angie said for me too. You're gorgeous Janet, no yikes here

RobinF

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These look great to me! I agree that the chambray is too big. Love the pants!

Bijou

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Love the skirt and blue top. You look very streamlined and trim in the skirt. I too have larger thighs and so really understand the issue of horizontal lines in the wrong spot, but this has very slimming diagonal lines and looks fabulous. The VB top fits so well and is such a great colour, the others pale by comparison.

Jonesy

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The skirt looks fab and will work so well with your wardrobe! I really like the blue linen top--looks like a great summery top with a little twist (pardon the pun). I happen to like the chambray top on you, but agree it's too large in this size.

Suz

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The skirt is gorgeous on you, Janet! Winner. I love the blue linen top, too -- a really great switch up for you and such a good colour. I would try for the chambray in another size, maybe? You are doing a great job with updates!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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The top and skirt are fab on you, Janet. I agree with Staysfit that the diagonal line in the skirt pattern is quite flattering, too. With the top, you could add a pendant to create a V-line when you want that shape at the neck. I really like the white top with the new skirt; here's hoping the next size down works better. Also I think the chambray top could be a cool look for you, with a better fit.

Style Fan

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I love the VB top and the skirt on you. You have great luck with KK. The tie front shirts are so good on you. I think sizing down might work better.

Janet

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I just wanted to chime back in and thank you all for the feedback -- it seems unanimous that the skirt is a keeper! And the linen top as well. It's a good sign that I actually wished it had been warmer yesterday -- I would have worn that top for my getting-vaccinated outfit.

While I was out for my vaccine, I took a trip to a Nordstrom to return the chambray shirt and a couple other items that didn't work for me. I may try the chambray in a smaller size, but it wasn't available in that store. Weird to see the store so empty and quiet (it was very early too), but the Rack on the ground floor was a bit busier.

I did try the Ecco sneakers pictured here, in black, as I have been wanting some new black sneakers (not for winter as my lined Converse high-tops are). I had a great pair of platform ones that I loved the looks of, but they slipped off my heels despite all my best efforts to make them fit better, so they are in my to-sell box. I tried the Converse Shoreline knit sneakers in black, since I have the turquoise ones and love them -- however, somehow the turquoise ones are a perfect fit for me, but the black ones slip off my heels too! I guess it's a newer production run and they are cut just enough differently that the heels are wider. *sadface*

The Eccos worked better than I thought they would -- there is a cushioned portion around the heel that seems to keep them from slipping off my feet, and I think they look pretty good on. I tried some Uggs (the Tay sneakers) that felt fantastic but looked a little too much like running shoes for what I wanted. I'm keeping those in mind in case I ever need new heavy-duty city walking shoes.

So the Eccos came home with me to try around the house. They're kind of pricey for sneakers, so I'm going to be super picky.

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Christina F.

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Late to the party - glad you kept those items!

As for the Eccos, I think you will find that they're worth the price. I love mine. And my husband had a pair (his ONE pair of sneakers) that he wore into the ground over 3-4 years, quite literally. (When he bought new ones, sadly not Eccos as they weren't available, the salesman offered to take the old ones away....)