It's hard when you look INCREDIBLE in all three pieces! I don't think the blue kimono swamps you at all. The white sleeve lining that peeks through adds structure.

Suz, go with your heart. Our heads are no good here.

It's interesting...I guess what I feel is...

1. The jacket is easy to wear and a fabulous colour; I'd probably wear the heck out of it this summer and next spring, and then tire of it and pass it along. Which is fine with me. I look at it as a "fling" item.

2. The cream kimono is similarly easy to imagine working into my summer wardrobe. It's one layer (not lined) so simple to throw on over a tank or sleeveless t-shirt, feels casual yet dresses up a bit, too, is not too weighty. Etc. Again, I can see myself wearing the heck out of it for a season or maybe two, and passing along.

3. The blue kimono, while hardly high end, is a much more distinguished kind of piece -- more arty, as people have said, more of a deliberate statement. Which would make it great for specific events -- parties, some select appearances (not many, because most are in more casual venues/ situations). And it is the one that I think would have longevity in the closet. Unlike the others, I probably wouldn't wear it very often. But I would have it for years, long after the trend is over, and it would still work for certain outfits and situations.

Does that make sense?

Suz - your answer to Peri was awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to write that.

I would keep the blue kimono for your "special" capsule and either the cream kimono OR the jacket and then happily pass it along when you tire of it.

Suz, I'm so glad I caught this post (things are busy). I love them all on you - you can't go wrong. The blue jacket is PERFECT for you. I really love the summery vibe of the cream kimono, and the blue kimono is lovely too. Well done!

Blue jacket goes without saying, just keep it, OK?
I can see what you are saying about the shape of the white kimono but something in the color scheme and pattern just does not cut it for me -sorry!
I loved the blue kimono with the dress and I like it now. I don't find it overwhelming on you at all. It is more striking than others though so it may be harder to style casually...
BTW, it was a surprise to learn that some of these kimonos come in one size - I thought that size M is the only one remaining and sadly turned away

Tough decisions!
I LOVE the blue kimono on you!
(and I have to confess to having ordered it, too. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow- I'm afraid it won't look half as good on me.)
The jacket and the cream kimono look great on you, too, but it's the blue kimono that's the drop dead piece to my eye.

Love the blue kimono! So special! And I love it with the blue sheath especially! Keep for sure. As for the other two, you look great in both, so that's a tough decision, but I think the blue floral jacket would be more versatile so I'd keep that. Hard to decide when you look stellar in everything!

Suz, I'm late to the party but I really love them ALL on you! Seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. They would each have a special role to play in your wardrobe, methinks.

You've gotten a lot of great advice and also done a lot of good thinking through of the pros and cons of each. I know you'll make a wise decision. Like Angie says, go with your gut. You know best what works for your lifestyle.

That said, I do love the idea of the bird kimono for special occasions like readings. You look great in it....so great that I *ahem* ordered one for myself to try. (Imitation is the sincerest form...right?)

I vote blue kimono and blue jacket.

What did you decide? I'm dying to know!