In Angie's Nordstrom roundup of black and gray items, she selected the Free People Textured Stripe Linen Blend Blazer. I've actually had my eye on a lighter colorway, not knowing it came in gray! So I decided to order both to see how they worked.

The gray one is a warmer shade of charcoal than expected; the size I ordered was too small.

The tea combo has a shade of beige I would usually avoid (soul-sucking, perhaps?).

So, my YLF advisers, what do you think?
- Style: Does it work or should I go for a different type of casual blazer?
- Color: If the style works, which color do you think looks best?
- Size: Should I try a size up?

1. Gray version
2. Tea version, unbuttoned
3. Tea version, buttoned
4. Tea version, side view, buttoned
5. Tea version, back view, buttoned
6. Probably a better color representation than 2-5

(Please excuse my lack of makeup, hairstyling, or general styling. And hey, look I'm wearing bootcuts! )

Thanks again for your help!

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