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Janet

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I keep seeing this and it's tempting me, even though I probably have enough color blocked items...

http://www.intermixonline.com/.....er+knit.do

Have you seen any pastel items that are calling you?

12 years ago

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Latest reply was from AviaMariah

viva

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That is really sharp, and it would be perfect on you with those new moto pants.

12 years ago

Thistle

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I can see why you are loving that pastel! Love the color blocked effect and the colors.

12 years ago

Jules

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I do like it, but it does read somewhat like running gear to me. I guess in person it would be more obvious that it wasn't gear fabric...

12 years ago

Suzanne (ambergreen)

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I like the gear-as-style look if it's sleek like this.

I couldn't figure out why anyone would want to wear the so-called "athletic" couture styles I saw in runway photos in recent seasons--they were almost always based on the 1970s "athletic" with unstructured cuts, side striping, and other unflattering features. That made no sense to me. But this kind of thing I like. I think it depends on your context though. In some places this look really works and in others it probably doesn't at all.

12 years ago

Janet

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It's definitely got a sporty look to it, which I like in the right mix. Funny because I never imagined myself the sporty type. I think wearing those styles actually makes me feel more athletic and strong.

12 years ago

Anonymous

Very modern and sporty looking. I do think I could see you work this look. I haven't seen any pastel items to tempt me yet though, but they'll definitely be on my radar.

12 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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This is so perfect for those who feel pastels wash them out!

12 years ago

Gracie

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The sporty vibe and snug fit is right up my alley, this is a gorgeous piece. Having said that something that give me pause with tops that are mixed-media or color blocked is that some just don't look right when the color breaks at the sleeves/shoulders... like on this one – I think it will look like I'm wearing a long-sleeve top under a cap-sleeved black T-shirt.

12 years ago

Janet

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Gracie, it's funny you say that -- I actually like wearing long sleeve shirts underr short sleeve tees. I like the way it emphasizes my shoulder line which balances out my hips.

12 years ago

deb

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Yes, I could get behind this.

12 years ago

Sara L.

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I really like it!

12 years ago

Susie

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Oh I do like that for you. ANd I like viva's idea of pairing it with the moto pants.

12 years ago

ManidipaM

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Ooh. Love it too. And cannot believe it given I am as unsporty as it comes.

Reminds me of a mint and grey fashion sweatshirt fromy college days could be why. (That was the early 90s.)

12 years ago

vipanchi

Active Member

oh wow thats really a nice colorblock effect! I think it will look good on you!

12 years ago

cciele

Veteran

Wow, that top is so you Janet!

12 years ago

Sarah A

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You find the coolest clothes Janet! (thankfully for my wallet i think the large would be too small on me... Thats my story at least!)

12 years ago

cheryl

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That is gorgeous! I love it.

12 years ago

Sveta

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I was just thinking that I would love to add pastel as a part of a color blocked item with black or white:I think it is much easier to wear this way.
Janet, you read my mind...and you should get it!

12 years ago