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citygirldc

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As some of you know, I am an avid lover of vintage style/vintage clothing. I recently came upon a great site called "simple retro" and love some of their "vintage" style knit tops. I'm very tempted to purchase the following and would be a nice update to my boxy sweaters and could even wear to work.

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Latest reply was from Bijou

Cardiff girl

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These are lovely aren’t they.Are you going to buy one?l like them all but l think #1 is my favourite.

rachylou

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Oh wow, dc. They’re soo pretty!!

citygirldc

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Cardiff girl - not sure but I do love the first top too. I'm always weary of fit from small businesses but at least knit can be somewhat forgiving.

rachylou - pretty is so right!!

Anonymous

Delightful knit tops! Great colors and unique designs. Look like home runs to me

slim cat

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Adorable - fav #2 ( simple and very elegant ).

CarolS

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Those are lovely. Just to be contrary, I have a sugar eye for #4 in particular.

Katerina

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Oh, I love them! They are very pretty indeed. I cannot really pick a favorite - they are all beautiful in their own way. Thanks for sharing this interesting site.

Ginger

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I'm in a Facebook group and a couple people have wondered about them. It seems like a Chinese company, which is a concern if returns need to be sent back to China. (And they do not cover return shipping.) The reviews on Trust Pilot are mixed. It would probably be low risk if you are near a show room, however.

RobinF

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Very pretty! I think I had one very similar to the third one in college - I guess I am vintage now!

citygirldc

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@Ginger - That's what I'm afraid of but they do have a NYC showroom.

I do like their brand story with environmental and sustainable standards: https://www.simpleretro.com/pages/brand-story

lozz_oz

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Right up your alley style wise.
To add to the comment by robinF, I saw on Linda V Wright’s Instagram recently she had paired a white top very much in the style of the knit in photo number 3. She paired it with a white linen skirt. (I didn’t look at the price as I’m sure it’s eye watering high!)

MsMaven

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I'd love to have something like ## 2 & 3.

Jaime

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I love these styles! (Also look on Etsy for the vintage versions - I know I have thrifted some very similar.)

Jenni NZ

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I love number 2 especially, so soft and pretty. I’m not so fond of polo tops and that one is the least polo-like. But the almost fleur-de-lis patterns are good too.

Ginger

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If you can get to the NY showroom, it sounds like a great deal! Those are really good shapes and designs. Similar to Emmy Design but with more variety.

Helena

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Pretty!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like those styles. I bought a sweater from Madewell, the year before last I think, with a collar like the 3rd one. I thought it was so cool looking, but I ended up not liking it on me for some reason--partly color and partly style, I guess. I wore it a couple of times and donated it. I think these styles really suit you, though!

Angie

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Pretty

nuancedream

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Very lovely. I particularly like the knit top in the first photo.

Anonymous

I can picture you in these!

citygirldc

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I think I may take Ginger's advice and head up to NYC at some point. The showroom is by appointment only so we'll see.

I have these moments where I get exciting to see something that stands out, but then after a few days I ask my self if I really need it, so I will not be purchasing any of these items online.

Gill

1,2 and 4 are so pretty and cute.
Personally not sure about 3, to me it seems a bit on the Baggy Side, which wouldn't be suitable for Work Purposes IMO.

1,2 and 4, definitely a Buy, they are so unique and suitable for whatever the Occasion, Jeans, Trousers and the Right Skirt would all be a goer with them 3 Tops

Bijou

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These are lovely, but I am glad that you are waiting to see them in real life.