Thank you, Sal -- I like 24/25 best too, I think.....

Lyn, it is interesting -- I did not like the patterned tops with it as much either, on the whole, although I think I might wear the patterns with it occasionally.

Irina, those are interesting options. I can see how cropping the shirt might work -- though not sure I am up for that radical a solution -- I might prefer to buy a cropped white shirt instead. Black sandals I won't do, but I take your point about grounding the outfit and no need to match. Thank you!