Heheh, Sveta, we definitely need to book a retail "spa" session together!! I agree with your theory about patterns, by the way, and I think Angie says the same. Actually, this high-necked blouse has caramel and rust, yes, but the rust can also look almost burgundy (or there are burgundy bits) and there are other tones also, so it would probably work for many different people.
Thanks for the kind wishes, Sara, Peri, Natalie, Diane, Aida and Beth Ann. I really did need some "me" time, I guess.
Denise, no damper at all!! I totally hear you and would not have bought these if I didn't have layering options. Of course I can wear camisoles underneath for one layer. I can also wear both with my black tux jacket, my blue blazer, my dark denim-and-leather jacket and my white leather jacket. The rust/ black one goes with my blush leather jacket and probably my taupe leather jacket, and the blue one will also work with the taupe leather. Both go well with my burgundy cashmere cardigan. The blue one will work with my winter white sweater pullover and my pale blue cashmere pullover. They will also work with various navy/ ink sweaters already in the closet. The rust one might look cool with my berry pullover. Both will also look good with my navy/ black peacoat and my cranberry wool coat and they both go with my black raincoat.
Phew!! Satisfied?
I am nothing if not practical. At least with my fast fashion buys. To tell the truth, I'm a lot less practical/ sensible when it comes to the big purchases. I fall in love with the fabrication or the cut and just forget about when or how I'd wear it!
Angie, I got a scarf in the same pattern as the blue top. The fabric is actually a bit different but they do work together if I want to create a high neck for that shirt (which has a sort of Nehru collar). Or I can just wear the scarf with a plain ink or navy or white top. I really like scarf variety when I am travelling, in particular. Sometimes I bring only solid tops but I feel like I'm wearing something different if I switch up the scarf.
Elizabeth, I will check what size I ordered on the Sloans. This is my first pair, actually. I had an orange pair in my usual BR size but I sent it to Ms. Mary because I knew I wouldn't wear them after I bought them. I might have ordered petite in these ones -- I'll take a look.