Since I've found all reviews and photos helpful, even of things people didn't like, here are pics and reviews of items from the first pass that I was less sure about or outright rejected. The jury is still out, so feel free to weigh in. You made me feel great yesterday, so if there's no good news today, I can definitely handle it. (Booties are the Rag & Bone Fringe Margot from the sale.)
Photo 1 and 2: Frame "Le Bowtie" blouse, size M. This isn't really my style. Too fussy. Nice material, but I found the bow difficult to tie prettily (ironically, this was the best I did in several attempts). It ran large, which I liked in general, but it was also too big vertically from shoulder to bust -- see how low the darts hit me in photo 2? This leads me to believe the blouse is better for someone taller.
Photo 3: Helene Berman open fringe jacket, size L (I think). I was trying placate myself for being too short for the holiday-color long vest, but this is overwhelming for me, too. I think sizing down might be too snug in the bust.
Photo 4, 5, 6: Joie "Ligiere B" print wrap vest, size L. Kinda cool but I also think it's also too fussy, since it must be worn closed and has that big portrait neckline when you do. You can see in photo 6 that it doesn't waterfall when open -- the shape is just weird that way. Runs a little small and comes with a belt that felt and looked cheap and that wouldn't fit my body type anyway.
Photo 7 and 8: Lafayette Suede and Wool Vest, size M. I highly recommend this if it suits you but it made me feel matronly and like an art teacher. The back is paneled suede.
Photo 9 and 10: Topshop Foil Brushed Sweatshirt. This ran huge! It said this size was appropriate for US 10-12 but I can easily size down, even for an oversized look. TruFit had me needing an even larger one!
Photo 11: Adidas Pavao t-shirt, size L. I think I'm between sizes on this one. This is the larger size but I am not comfortable in the smaller and there is no give to the fabric. I'm not at all sure about the style (and I am not much of an exerciser) but that hasn't kept me from leaving it on since I took the photos. The jacket is on its way so I will see how the "twinset" looks.
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