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Hot orange and pink blouse. How (or whether) to wear.

CarolS

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When Angie posted her new Chaus blouse it reminded me a bit of this one whose fate I’ve been debating for a few weeks now.

On the plus side, the hot orange and pink makes me happy. It isn’t overly bulky or clingy - although I suspect static will render it unwearable during the cold months.

So far, I can pair it with white jeans. I don’t have hot orange or pink pants - at least not yet. So what else would you wear with this? I feel it needs a partner with a bit of structure or weight so I don’t see it working with the linen pants I’ve added for this summer.

I bought this because I wanted to add at least one blouse to the mix - not just knit tops or tanks. I’ve got a few other blouse contenders now, so it’s not like this is my only choice, but I do have to decide!

Am I at risk of adding an orphan here? Is it worth keeping if I only have one thing to wear it with?

Comments and suggestions welcome!

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cat2

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It would be cute with a bright blue or an army green, should you have those.

Vildy

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I see you grinning while you're wearing this outfit. What's not to love?

missvee

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I love it on you! White bottoms look amazing, but faded blue denim would look great too. I say KEEP.

Brooklyn

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It’s lovely. I like it with white. You could also wear it with burgundy pants or skirt. The purple in the burgundy would pair nicely with it.

Eliza

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It is nice on you and a great compliment to any shade of blue denim. Do you like wearing it? Sometimes having something different to work with is fun, while other times I feel like I forgot who I was. A work in progress here.

Indigoprint

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I am thinking denim too, faded and dark.
What about a skirt?
Yummy shirt that looks fab on you and says "sunny weather!"

Sally

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I love it. Superb colour and style for you. It looks great with white jeans but I guess it would work well with other denim colours too. I’m not an adventurous colour mixer so can’t advise on colour mixes

rachylou

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Oh no, keep! The blouse is gorgeous! Blue or black denim, red, tan, light blue…all of those would be good too.

CarolS

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Thanks, cat2 -- I think the right blue or green pant could work (when I find it!)

LOL Vildy -- I love the colour but I supposed I'm debating whether that's enough to love/enjoy the blouse in the longer term.

Thanks you, missvee!

Thanks, Brooklyn -- I was wondering about burgundy. I don't have burgundy pants (or skirt), but I have nice pair of burgundy oxfords that are calling out to be paired with a red or burgundy pant. If I found something transitional enough to work for spring and fall, that would be about the right 'temperature' for this blouse anyway. It won't be for mid summer!

Eliza -- yes, that's a challenge sometimes, isn't it?! There's also "mirror" liking something vs liking something in the real world. I dressed pretty boldly for most of my life -- fading to mostly black the last several years -- and I'm trying to reawaken a feeling of joy in getting dressed. The question "is this who I want to be?!"

indigoprint -- thanks -- I do have faded denim. I don't have a decent pair of dark denim jeans at the moment, but on my list, so not unrealistic. I don't think I have a skirt that would work with it, but am not opposed to the idea.

CarolS

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Thanks, Sally and Rachy!

I wondered if black might be too heavy, but it's worth a look! I do love the idea of something tonal if i can find the right colour or pant or skirt....

Vildy

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Janet has a great thread and link to article about exactly this issue over happiness with a bolder color.

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-or-trendy

CarolS

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Thanks, Vildy! I saw that! It's very timely advice.

Jaime

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If I were the bossy type I would order you to keep it. As it is, I will just strongly recommend it. Love it on you!

LJP

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I live in blouses like this in the spring - this being poly , it might be too hot for our summers . I think it looks great on you , and works perfectly with the white jeans . Olive green would be my other suggestion . An army - type pant would give it that high - low look .

LJP

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Btw - where did you find this one ?

CarolS

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LOL, Jaime -- thanks!!

Thanks, LJP -- I wear sleeveless polyester shells in summer and am quite happy because they are generally pretty breezy, but I agree the sleeved blouse would be uncomfortable -- although I might wear it to the office, if I wind up having to go in. Maybe I'll try it with my camo joggers to see what happens...

This is from the ever-trusty Winners/Marshalls (not sure which).

BlueJay

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Love your blouse! It looks lovely on you and great with the white jeans. Definitely keep it. I'm not sure what colours you have but I would pair it with the colours others have suggested and blush too.

CarolS

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Thanks, BlueJay!

cat2

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Oh, and this is probably a topic for another thread, but you can get rid of static by grounding your garment.

Suz

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OMG, so much love for this!!! It's gorgeous on you, and just look at that smile!

Such an interesting comment re the linen pants not having enough structure for this. That makes so much sense to me, but I would never have considered it/ realized it without your nudge. I think I have similar needs/ tastes -- if my top is extremely blousy, I want a structured, crisp bottom. If my bottom is loose and flowy, I need a top with more structure (either via skin or tailoring).

I would wear this with white jeans, blue jeans, and possibly olive jeans or khakis (if I owned such a thing). If I wanted to wear a linen wide leg pant I'd probably add a topper (if convenient in the weather).

I would also wear it with a structured skirt -- (i.e. a denim skirt) or shorts.

CarolS

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Thanks, cat2 -- I've never heard of grounding a garment... will have to look into that. I just know that our interiors get very dry in the winter, and peeling off one's winter coat turns a pretty blouse into a clingy disaster! There are sprays people use, but I've never been a huge fan of spraying myself with anything...

Aww, thanks, Suz! I still find the exact structure to flowy relationship a bit hard to pin down because sometimes I do mix things that theoretically don't fit the pattern. Maybe, as you suggest, it's the addition of a third piece. Or a belt. Or both pieces sit nicely between structured and flowy... I've been thinking about that a lot lately as I contemplate the future of a very different collection of summer tops. (post in the works!)

I hadn't considered this with shorts, but I do have a blush pair that might still fit this summer.... Will fish them out and take a look.

Sal

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I agree - more structured with this lovely blouse.

Keep - easy with white, blue denim and olive green.

Experiment with pink, orange, burgundy or purple if you get a chance.

I have a couple of tops that I can only wear with denim (blue or white) and as long as I wear them 5 times a season I find that I really enjoy them as a mix up!!

VioletMyra

I have hot orange (I think of them as the safety orange colour) pants I wear with a hot pink top and hot red mules. It's one of my favourite outfits. The first time I wore it to work the fashion police couldn't cope.

Keep experimenting until you find the combo that you enjoy.

Best wishes to all.

CarolS

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Thanks for the perspective, Sal. Not everything has to be a workhorse as long as it is worn and enjoyed.

VioletMyra, I love the description of your outfit. Boo to the workplace fashion police! It has been a few years since I've worn that much strong colour head to toe, but I'm ready to explore that possibility again!

Star

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White is an amazing pairing. I personally would then try dark denim, army green and light grey. I have a loud red pussy bow blouse with white polka dots. I have worn it once and felt fabulous and so got lots of compliments. It is not something I would wear often but I won't get rid of it. I think it is okay to have some items that feel fabulous but are only for some times.

Janet

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It is really pretty and looks great on you, perfect with white jeans. I bet it would be fab with light or mid wash blue denim too. Seems to be a little out of your current comfort zone, color-wise, but it seems that’s where you are trying to go, away from the somber colors of the last few years. I hope you keep and enjoy it!

Stagiaire Fash

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This looks great, and I can tell you like the look too. I’d like to see it with happy yellow bottoms. But in terms of longevity, will the issues with the fabric prevent you from reaching for it? That would move it to the “reluctant no” category for me.

Vildy

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I've heard that putting a safety pin inside at the bottom hem helps the static.

unfrumped

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It does look pretty and I like juxtaposing with crisper chinos or utility pants. I think it would go with various earth tones, from the tan khakis to various greens, and then bolder burgundies as suggested. And jeans.
So, if you don’t have any of those pants now, are any such ones on your list of “ needs” or even wants? I do sometimes get an item for which I don’t yet have the support act, but it needs to be part of a plan for building an intentional capsule.
I sometimes go do Retail Research with said item while tags still on. For that, I don’t have to find the perfect item re: fit or price or actually buy anything, just carry my top (or bottom) and try other things on for colors or the general vibe. A department store is often a good destination because it carries a variety of looks at any one time. Or a LOFT, WHBM or such that usually has jeans, khakis & other pants.

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