Thank you for playing with me. Today was one of those crazy days at work when everything goes from bad to worse and at once - so I did not have time to response earlier.
I have to say right away that outfits which made it to my "Best" picture folder were ##1 and 7. So Diana, Marley, Jean Grey, Suz, PastryGirl, DonnaT, Lisa and JJsloane get the prize!
DonnaF, I feel it too that it requires an extra effort to make it work even though grey is neutral and should work with a lot, right - but it is not the case here and this got me puzzled.
Diana, sleeves are definitely an issue. you bet I don't even consider balzers with self-scrunched sleeves anymore!
Adelfa, what a brilliant analysis: "While you are very classic, there's something elegant and vaguely artistic about your really good outfits. The gray while classic seems too establishment and perhaps too grounded/casual as opposed to elegant." I think you hit the issue right here, thanks!
Kelly, you are another one who struggles with self-scrunched sleeves!
Una, I think "structure" is the key word here. However tucked looks were not my favorites
Marley, I also like white the best with this jacket.
Vildy, I am not sure if this can work: I am afraid they are not long enough and would be shapeless...
kkards, this happens sometimes but in this case it was never a heavily used item even though I like the cut very much.
Jean, it is dark burgundy in #2.
Raisin, actually I liked the long sleeves underneath the least
Ceit, Suz, Jjsloane - you may be right that slim fitting straight legs and bootcuts are better that slouchy BFs in this case.
Mona, yes, long sleeves did not work IMO.