Thank you all for your enthusiasm and advice! Super helpful.
Lisa, Sara I thought these earrings would be larger, also, but I like them this size for everyday wear. I wear silver earrings daily and these will be a nice alternative to my "quotation mark/ comma" earrings.
Re the velour tee -- Isabel, Angie, others -- I will check on the size. Honestly -- I see in the photos why you might say this, but I think IRL it's probably the right size. It's perfect on the shoulders and quite loose and boxy/ baggy overall. It looks much snugger in the pics than it is, in fact, due to the reflective qualities of the velour and the way I was twisting to get a side view. Plus the fact that it was a bit muggy/ sticky today so the fabric wanted to cling.
However, I got it in Canada and could order a size up for comparison without incurring costs, and then do an exchange if the size up is better, so I will attempt that.
Either way, I know I will adore it. It's perfect with my hair and so easy to dress up or down -- a super item for my climate and lifestyle. I am actually tempted to order the navy also.
Re the Aquatalias -- yes, to Sal -- they will get worn here! They are waterproof!!!! That is key. My booties that went unworn are suede and delicate silver toned leather with thin soles. These have a thicker weatherproof sole and waterproof leather -- I will wear them to death, just as I wore my Aquatalia weatherproof booties! I do still need a more rugged lug soled super casual boot for non-gear walking in bad weather. But that will be a second shop.
Re the red flares -- Isabel, Lisa, Aquamarine -- yes, they do intimidate me, too...but I know from experience that this style loosens up a bit with wear and feel quite streamlined and okay. Plus, I will often be wearing with a long cardigan or longer-in-the-back sweater, which does mitigate the body con effect.
Beth Ann -- these kick flares will be AMAZING on you. I am so glad you got them. Perfect for your job, too. Someone, I think it was LIsaP, mentioned that they had not become the workhorses she expected when she got them last year and she thought it was the waistband. I get the point -- it feels a bit thin for the weight of the pants, almost. But for me, the reason they weren't workhorses at first was the lack of front pockets. Once I paired with a cardigan that has pockets, everything changed. I think you might feel the same, Beth Ann, esp. for work. ETA -- I do have red booties. So I can create a column of red if I want to be really bold.
DonnaF, maybe if you size up in the velour tee it will be a looser neckline. That might also be good for me -- we'll see.
Merwoman, Gryffin, Banoffi -- high five on the Aquatalias! And thank you. .
Thank you, Unfrumped & Peri-- the berry top would be lovely on you!
Diana, thank you!! I know the top will be a "special occasion" kind of top for me, too, but its being knit makes it easier to wear and for dishes etc. the sleeves just fold back.
Joy, you are going to love the velour tee!!
Angie, thank you! I accept the crown! I adore red and always have. Tomato is still a bit on the warm side for me but fire engine has come back into its own now that I am grey. I wore it for years as a child/ teen/ 20s young woman but in the past decade it didn't work with my complexion / dyed hair. Now it works brilliantly again. Cranberry is still also wonderful.
Smittie, JAileen, Gretchen, Joyce, Debora, Barbara Diane, Jenn -- thank you for your thoughts!
I will order a size up on the velour tee for comparison and am considering what else I might send back or order anew!
