everyone: You're all completely right: this shirt is going in the giveaway pile. I like the look, but I hate the feel - the neck and shoulders are just barely too big, and the sleeves are too long, and the shirt as a whole is also just too darn long. It's a hand-me-down, and a mystery to me why my mother would have bought this shirt in this size - her arms are shorter than mine, and our torsos are the same length. At any rate, it can and should go. (Anyone want it?)
rabbit: Thanks! Wise words. I think the thin belt and thin stripes are fun together, too.
Gigi: Totally going to check out that top! You might also be right about the taper on the skirt, although I like its in-between shape too!
Deborah: Thanks for the tapering vote!
Ornella: Yes, it's quite thick wool. It can easily look overly bulky with a very warm, thick top layer. I like tees, myself, especially for this climate (Los Angeles) but I am generally quite picky about material and fit. My preference is for tee-shirt knit but with a slightly draped neckline, which seems to be a good half of my closet these days!
JamC: I've got an idea, thanks to your wisdom: a few different tops that are light knights but cut with a flowier neckline, and bare legs! On tap for next week!
MaryK and Eirlys: Hmmm. I actually wore my indoor-outdoor jacket, which is black and has sort of a circus ringmaster vibe, but I forgot to take a picture with it!
Thanks to you all for the wisdom and kind words!
