Rabbit, I'm very sorry you had a negative shopping experience. I've certainly had those days many many times. In a way I kind of steel myself when I'm shopping for something specific, or trying on an item that I've been longing for for a while - if it doesn't work out, if the piece I love doesn't fit, or they don't have my size, or I can't find what I want, it's not a personal judgment. It just means what I had my eye on isn't available that day. But in the past I've really bashed myself/my body when the clothes didn't work.
Marianna, I'd recommend trying it. The top is so comfortable. I think I'm going to try wearing it tucked in to midi skirts too.
Zapotee, how frustrating! Those illusive cream/white vests... Well, perhaps we can keep an eye out for each other this spring.