Stripes and Dots: which to keep?

Jenny H

Here are three items I am considering for my wardrobe. I don't think I need all three. Which do you like best? Thoughts/comments?

1)Striped Blazer per viva's recommendation that a patterned blazer would be a great addition to my wardrobe (I like it but it ends pretty close to the widest part of my body)

2)Striped pullover (it's got wide holes that are hard to see in the photo)

3)Dot pullover from Loft (an Angie pick from the blog)

ETA: All these are intended to go into my casual capsule for evenings and weekends.

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12 years ago

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Golden

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My favs in order are #1, #3,and then #2. They are all cute so good luck,

12 years ago

Neel

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I like the pullovers best. Nice prints and looks pretty on you. I am not very sure of the jacket. Mainly because I am unable to see it clearly. Would it be possible to wear a lower contrast top and take a pic? Dark colors are so hard to judge

12 years ago

Jenny H

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Neel, you are so right, the photos of the first blazer are very dark. This should be better, I hope.

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12 years ago

Marmee

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I'm not sure that i can choose! They all seem so different, it seems like they could all work. Perhaps the jacket first, and then the dotty pullover, and then the striped shirt? Or perhaps the striped tee should rank higher because it is a little more fluid? Do all three pieces go with other items in your wardrobe?

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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Hi Jenny!

These three items are all great modern classic pieces --- very versatile, with nice fits. The length of the jacket is great, in my mind. It is, however, kind of unstructured for a jacket. Now, it's probably as comfy as a sweatshirt, which is a great feature, but the sleeves and hem are finished more like a cardi, which makes is a bit more casual. Whether this works for you depends mostly on how you want to wear it.

I'd love to see the polka dot sweater with a light or bright bottom -- that would be fun!

12 years ago

adorkable

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I like them all. I think the polka dot sweater is my favorite of the three but they really all look spectacular on you!

12 years ago

Liz

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Jenny, I forget ... are you the one who emphasizes having a small number of items in your closet? If so, I'd keep the item that is different enough from what you already have to create outfits you couldn't create otherwise.

My personal favorite is the dotty pullover (if I were evaluating it for myself, I'd probably try on the size up to see if I liked it with even more ease).

I like the idea of a versatile striped blazer, but not this particular one, because of the abruptly squared off bottom edges.

12 years ago

Angie

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I like the striped top and polka dot jumper best. xo

12 years ago

unfrumped

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Fun patterns! I think the jacket is not the right cut and there are more striped jackets out there. The dotty pullover is still a bit dark on my screen to see, bit may be the most polished. Might try size up as suggested. Sizing these days is driving me crazy if I can't try on about 3 in- store.
Do you want to try to identify your goal for this piece? Do you need toppers or tops or are just trying to add pattern anywhere? I always have to remind myself to think how will the new item " make" outfits for the occasions.

12 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I like the jacket a lot. But if it's for your weekend/casual wardrobe you might not reach for it as much as a cardigan or less blazer ish jacket, i dunno. The pattern in the dotty sweater is super cute but I wonder whether a slightly more fluid fit would look more flattering and current. I am not a huge fan of dropped dolman shoulders but the striped top could be very useful. Sorry, I sound noncommittal but I think all of these are nice but not stunning.

12 years ago

Gigi

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I think they all look good, but my favorite is 3, then 1, then 2.

Something else you may want to consider as you choose is whether you need anything that is more on the light-colored end of the spectrum. I used to buy all my tops in white or cream, but then I started buying color...and almost all the colors I have bought are dark. Now I don't have many light-colored tops and have to go on the search.

12 years ago

Suzanne (ambergreen)

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It would be good to see the dots in another size or color--it is the least ordinary of these items. I don't think the jacket or striped top are really special enough, quite frankly. I would suggest looking for other examples if stripes are something you really want.

12 years ago

Jewell

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My favorite is the striped top, followed by the dotty pullover. All three look good on you!

12 years ago

carambola

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I like 3 the best, especially with the skirt. Also like the striped top.

12 years ago

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