K/R: I think I am obsessed with stripes...

Can you imagine - I bought ANOTHER striped sweater yesterday. I already have grey/black top and white/black sweater and navy/white tank and white/blue tunic...do I need this white / latte one?
I have tried it here with an apple green blazer and I liked the effect. It also works well with my camel cropped jacket, brown and mushroom leather jackets. Is it long enough to wear with jeans - I would not wear it with skinnies but with bootcuts.
Amy, we are silk shirt twins now! I have found this shirt in BR last night on a clearance rack and it was only $20. I adore the color - this is one of my favorite colors.
And the last - wool long cardigan from Gap. I am struggling what to wear with my red jeans as I want my bum to be covered completely when I wear them. Angie recommended to wear colored jeans with grey but I did not have anything long enough in grey until now. I sized up in this cardigan because I like it to fit looser. What do you think?
The only thing I cannot return is the silk shirt (and I don't want to!) The rest is returnable so what is your verdict?
Do I need another striped top?
Does this cardigan work with red jeans?

Thanks for your help!

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14 years ago

annagybe

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Veteran

Love the grey cardigan, but I have a major weakness for big cardigans.

Jaime

May I answer different questions? Those jeans looks great on you! I don't love the striped sweater, but do (still love) the green jacket. I like the gray cardigan - I think it looks great with the red jeans.

Elly

I love your new striped sweater-- perfect for spring. Not a huge fan of the grey sweater--- maybe a bit too "shapeless" and not enough drama? You can definitely pull of a large amount of fabric, but to me this sweater says "cashmere shortie bathrobe that you took the tie off of".

Meredith1953

Of course you look wonderful in stripes and you should have them! Now, I am really amazed the cardigan works because I don't think a lot of people have the leg length to hand how long it is. I like it on you but would prefer it maybe 2" shorter? The shirt you and Amy both have is a great color for you and you rock the red lipstick.

Misia

Keep the gray cardigan, I really like it on you. You can pull this of because you are tall!

Lisa

I like all 3 new items.

Suz

Okay, I know you don't need comments on the blouse, but it's FAB on you! Gorgeous colour for you, no question, and a lovely fit. What a great buy. (She says, wishing we had a BR in Kingston...)

I am lukewarm on the new striped sweater but then I look so awful in any type of beige, personally, that I almost have a poison eye for it, and I know that if you have a good feeling about an item, you will style it to perfection. I can see it working well as we move into spring.

Those red jeans are so fantastic; of course you need things to wear with them! I like the grey sweater but wonder if it is a bit TOO big or long. Also, will it bother you that the striped top shows through? That may merely be a function of the flash, however. I have noticed this sometimes with photos.

All are keepers! Lucky you to be having such great shopping finds!

Anonymous

Thumbs up on everything. I especially like the grey cardigan with the striped shirt and red jeans. Your blue striped top or navy /white tank might be fun with the green jacket and jeans too. Stripes should be part of your style signature.

mamaKate

Keep new striped sweater. On the green blazer, I have no opinion sincve I think the comments on the other post say more than I can. On the fence on the grey cardigan. I think you can find something better. Maybe a long riding jacket with a profile like the one Angie's showcased last week - but even longer.

taylor

All are keepers to my eye ! Stripes seem to love you !

jayne

I want to be honest so I think the beige stripes were not best for your coloring. You looked much better with the strong colors and I did love the cardigan on you in one way but something also bothered me about it. It is unfair to judge from pictures because I cannot really see how it moves ! I am drooling over apple jacket!

Kate

You cannot have too many striped items in my book. (Full disclosure: I just bought another striped tee this afternoon at AT.)

I do like the new striped sweater and really like the colorway. I'm just not loving it with the green jacket, but to be fair, that shade of green is not my favorite.

The silk blouse is lovely and the color is spectacular on you.

I love everything about #4/5, especially the cardigan. It has a nice drape and dramatic flair, perfectly suited to your style.

Kirti

I like everything, especially the striped sweater and the green blazer

Sveta

It is amazing how you all help to bring clarity in the moment of indecision.Thank you!
Here is what i have decided:
1. Keep magenta shirt (well I cannot return it so it is a no-brainer
2. I have ordered the cardigan one size down: I will take pictures in both sizes and post them for comparison.
3. I will return the striped sweater. I really have enough stripes in my wardrobe now and I think I don't love it enough to keep.
Again thank you all for your help - you are incredible!

rute

Lovely looks! I'm loving stripes also!

MNsara

Late to the stripey party, but I think you've made excellent decisions all around

I hope this doesn't mean you've quit buying stripes now -- just that his particular one wasn't a keeper. . .

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