I ordered a few transitional pieces from Violeta by Mango and have really been looking forward to trying them! I am a 10-12 on top so I figured I'd fit into the size range posted. I ordered a 12 (or equivalent S) in everything.

1, 2. Blouson Pitti: I love the asymetrical neck! (skirt Vince Camuto, pumps SE).

3,4. Jacket Gusto in medium gray. The fabric (95% viscose, 5% elastane) is fine, light, and soft. I definitely could use a piece like this. The problem is that I have a poison eye for tops and jackets rippling around my hips. What do you think? Flattering enough to get over my poison eye, or should I pass? (jeans AE, top Brass Plum, belt Lucky, flats Talbots)

5. I got this Barbara cardigan in navy to wear as a color with black, as pictured. I'm unhappy with how it looks, but I couldn't get it to look as bad in the pics as it did to me IRL! So I put it with white. More rippling and quite shapeless IMO. However the fabrication was lovely--back and sleeves a really fine soft knit, fronts a flat silky woven material. (jeans KUT, sandals SE)

6. Cardigan Autumn in black. The wool blend is heavy and scratchy, and won't work as a transitional piece for me. The cut is not bad, though! (jeans H&M, flats AGL)

7. Silk blend Secret tee--only 10% silk! I wish I'd ordered a size down. But since the material is heavy and a bit scratchy, it won't work when the temps climb into the 80s as they have lately, so I'll just return it.

Conclusion: I think the cut of these toppers is somewhat more suited to an hourglass or pear figure. I didn't have enough below the waist to fill them out. This is a fairly common problem for me though, not just here. I like the fashion sensibility and I think the prices were quite fair for the quality (and vice versa), keeping in mind that I got these half off!

8. Just for fun--my quick take on Diane's awesome outfit! I need a longer red top to make it work. But it was super fun to put together using what I had!