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yublocka

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Hi ladies,

Remember last week when I got sent the wrong Boden top that I actually kinda like? Well the one I actually ordered arrived today.

The new top is a thinner, more lightweight and breathable knit material. The empire band is quite fitted around my broad ribcage, but otherwise it skims quite nicely over my tummy. It's definitely got a more casual vibe.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4286460435/

Here's the other top. A bit more floaty all over, and a dressier fabic.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/

Which one should I keep?

tam

16 years ago

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16 replies

Latest reply was from Lee Hovey

Queen Mum

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the second one without question..(that is the first one that arrived but the second photo you linked. I think it is much more flattering on you.

16 years ago

shana

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I'm not going to be much help - I like both! The first one (print) has a fun, casual vibe to it. Do you have white skinnies/clams to pair it with? It would look cute with a yellow cardigan thrown over it too. The second one seems very versatile - looks like you can dress it up or dress it down. The colors of both are gorgeous on you! Can you keep both???

16 years ago

Anonymous

#2is BEAUTIFUL! I love them both. Great serene color.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Sorry Tam, I love both!

16 years ago

marianna

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I like both.

16 years ago

Dashrashi

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I like both--does the under-bust seam on the second one hit you in the correct place? It looks like it's riding a little high in the picture. That would be my only concern.

16 years ago

Debora

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Both look very nice on you. I'm leaning toward the second top if I had to choose between the two.

16 years ago

Maya

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For your lifestyle I can see why the first one is appealing, but the second one is beautiful on you ando think it can be sufficiently dressed down. It will probably last longer too, and you can layer over it in cooler weather. I like the first one too and if you just got that in the first place I would have said keep, but the second one is just so gorgeous!

Of course laundry and price might factor in too. I know the second top is more expensive and possibly more high maintenance.

16 years ago

Kari

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They are both pretty, but I am actually leaning towards the green top for you - the fabric and color are beautiful, but I also think that I like the looser, floaty fit better.

16 years ago

rute

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Both are pretty but if you cannot keep both.. I prefer the second one..

16 years ago

Anonymous

Another vote for the floaty top if you have to choose. The color is so pretty on you.

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hands down #2. Didn't that work out well!

16 years ago

Kristine

Veteran

I like the printed one best on you, it seems very easy to wear and looks great. The solid one is also very pretty and has more potential for dressing up. I'm not much help!

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Tam, how are you doing and when are you moving?

16 years ago

greenglove

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Veteran

Another vote for #2, what a glorious color and shape on you!!!

16 years ago

Lee Hovey

Active Member

I love them both on you but they both are for different things. I adore the beautiful pattern in the first one, and the fun casual vibe. But the details and the color of the second one are to die for, especially with your skin and hair color.

16 years ago

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