JAileen: Great observation - I see what you mean.

I like #8 best. I can't remember who mentioned the longer top underneath, but were they maybe suggesting a long tank with the shirt closed? Either in the color of the pants or the top. That's the way to trick the eye if that's what you're after.

I wonder if the top is a bit short for you from the shoulder to the bust. Just clicked on the find, and I see that the seam detail appears to hit much lower on the model than it does on you.

Liz A: Thank you for your comments. You have given me some good information on why the top looks awkward on me and how to make it work.

Great, bonnie. And I'm in favour of a good hack on the black skinnies.