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Online purchases have arrived - oponoions needed

Tanya

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I have recently ordered bunch of things online, and some of them arrived today. As usual, I'll need help ( and CRS) to determine which (and if any) are keepers. These are all new things for me try, so I might be quite off. Please do not hesitate to be very honest. It would be also nice to say if you liked the general outfit idea, but not the particular new piece ( e.g the fit is off, some detail is bothering you...) The chunky AT pearls are definite keepers ( thanks Angie!), everything else is up for discussion.

1. Cobalt silk sweater & AT pearls. I got these based on the idea Angie had, to wear with black leather jacket, black skinnies and booties.

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2. Wine boyfriend sweater, here worn unbuttoned

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3. Same sweater in black, here worn buttoned

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4. Navy heather open long sweater vest

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5. Sheer silk polka-dot blouse, to be worn only under sweaters & jackets

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p.s. If these work, I will not buy any more boyfriend sweaters.
p.p.s. I fully expect a lot of you to seriously dislike some or all the things, so please do not hesitate to say so.

Thank you very much!

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Tanya

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Please excuse the most awful spelling of word 'opinions' ever. I am deeply ashamed

Maya

Veteran

Well here is my op onion ;):

I love everything except the boyfriend sweaters, but keep in mind that I really don't like that look in general. It just looks sloppy to me. There's so much fabric and it just looks fussy and (in my opinion) frumpy. The others are all off the charts though, especially the pearls with the biker jacket and black skinnies.

shell

tanya, you are so cute to point out the spelling i didnt even notice! well, here are my opinions of the pieces:

1. love it! you look fab in the pearls and biker jacket the blue color is also fabulous for you! major ten!

2 & 3. not my favorite - looks a little baggy overall - the shoulders seem to be too big. not sure if the bf cardis are supposed to fit like this, but i would recommend sizing down, if possible. i love the wine color. i would say a nine for the overall look - i'd just like to see the sweaters a bit more fitted.

4. again not my favorite - it does look a little frumpy, as maya mentioned bf cardis can have a tendency to do. does it have any buttons? might help sharpen up the silhouette. i'd say eight for the outfit - just not loving the openness of the sweater.

5. very pretty - love it under the blazer ten!

Dani

Veteran

Tanya, here you go:

1. I really like this look on you. LOVE it with the jacket and pearls. Definitely a 10!

2. I like this boyfriend cardigan on you. I personally like it open with the belt. I'd give it an 8.

3. I like the black better than the wine...8.5

4. I like the long sleeve version better...7

5. Great blouse and will be perfect for layering. Give it a 10 as well.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I adore your "oponoions”. You are cuter than cute. I’m an “N” so I didn’t even notice the spelling mistake.

1. FABULOUS. Don’t those booties work well with skinnies? I’m humbled to have inspired you. You are becoming my twin. (10)
2. Great. It’s supposed to be a baggy look. (9)
3. Great. (9)
4. This one looks too baggy. Return.
5. Love. (9)

This is SO EXCITING.

Julia

Hi Tanya, I admire your courage to try new things! Here are mine:

1: Love the pearl necklace and cobalt sweater! Super 10.

2 & 3: I don't care much for them, I prefer the bottom more straight on you.

4: I like this one much better. How about trying a wide belt with it? I'd give it 8.5.

5: Pretty blouse under the cardi but I wouldn't wear it on its own - 8.

Are you going to keep them if the rating is more than 8?

Tanya

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Thank you all so much for your help. It's very reassuring tho have a whole army of uber-stylish women helping.

Angie, I don't think I could ever be you complete twin, it would take me a couple of lifetimes to have all the great knowledge and natural style you have. And we sometimes like diffent things and colors and so on. But you are my inspiration. Besides, how can we be true twins when I love and wear a lot of corduroy?

Julia, my original intent was to keep everything that's higher than 8. But I think I am starting to aim a bit higher now So I think I'm modifying my own rule. I'm certainly keeping things that are 9 or higher. Those between 8 and 9 will get an extra deciding factor: if it's something I personally really, really like ( for whatever reason that realistically may not make sense) than it can stay, otherwise it goes. For example, those Lanky jeans from older thread got average of 8.5. Now I happen to really like them - I have been stalking them for over half a year, so they still a yes for me. Of course, that particular pair went back because it's too short, but I am still trying to find another pair. I know, I am strange and complicated

shiny

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I rate nearly all of them 10's. I esp adore the pearl necklace, and the white blouse in #4 - where did you get that one? It's quite lovely!

My only exception is #5: my rule is, if you can't wear it without a layer over it (cami's excepted) then it doesn't belong in your closet.

You just never know when you may want to take off the extra layer. I learned that lesson ages ago, back when we had to wear suits to work every single day. This is during my first years of my career, and money was tight. I'd get away with the shell with yellow pit stains, because I would always have a jacket overtop... until the day the AC broke..... and I learned the hard way that is just not a good idea.

Tanya

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Thanks Shiny! The white ruffly shirt in #4 is from Express, but 2 years old The pearls are supernew from AT though if you are interested.

That's a cute story on the shell. I think I can avoid that: I have a very thin but non-transparent nude silk cami that matches my skin tone very well, so I plan to wear that underneath the blouse.

Amanda

Tanya, I really like the polka dot blouse and the cobalt sweater with the black leather and pearls. That is such a cool look. I think you carry off the slouchy boyfriend cardigan look really well. I'd keep them all.

Sihaya

Veteran

Tanya - great loot!
#1 - love, love, love - 10
#2, 3 - really like - 8.5
#4 - below 6
#5 - like 7.5

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Tanya, you are a muse! And variety is the spice of life. It’s great that people like different things. (p.s. if anyone is going to look fab in corduroy, it’s you).

There are differences in opinion on these items. What are your final thoughts? I say shifting the goal posts is a good idea.

Tanya

Veteran

Thank you so much Angie! *blushing*

So far I have decided to keep the first three ( cobalt sweater and two boyfriend cardis) and return the fourth - the sleeveless sweater. I am still undecided on the polka-dot blouse. I like it, but I'm not sure that I love it and how much wear I'd get out if it. The opinions on it are pretty divided as well.

Nicole

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OK...first of all..I love the pearls, cobalt and leather outfit. Phenomenal!

I'm going to make one general comment on teh BF cardigans...How many of these do you actually need? Couldn't you start off with one or two, and then see how much use you get out of them. From a practical standpoint (I know I tend to be OVERLY practical...but I can't help it) it seems crazy to own more than 2 or 3 at the most--and that includes sleeveless and short sleeves as well. It just seems like overkill to me. (If I was my mother, I'd add something like "save your money for a down payment on a house"...but I'm not my mother so I won't say any such thing.) ;o)

I love the polkadot blouse under the sweater--I don't care for it on it's own--but since you said you'd only wear it as a layer, then I say keep it.

Anonymous

Angie, I'm wondering what you mean when you say, "shifting the goal posts is a good idea". Sorry to be a numb skull.