First, thank you for doing this (so I don't have to!) I actually like the first length, which has a Chanel-in-the-South-of-France look to me, but with lighter Summer shoes; espadrilles would be perfect. I don't care much for the shorter, cuffed length, probably because I dislike culottes. The striped sailor jersey is just right with the longer length, I think.

Love the cuff length and with that shoe! Well done.

Arg! browser ate my reply!

Anyway, thanks so much for all this constructive criticism. I feared I was in for a kicking after that first comment. There may yet be a few tweaks to length and colour, but I'm encouraged to persevere with this style.

Tulle: that Riviera look is very appealing to me as well, but sadly I've never had much success with espadrilles. I think it might work with my white oxfords.

Jules
: yes! there's a pair of chunky white sandals waiting in the wings for when the weather gets better.

Olivegreen: every day is a stomping day, which is probably why I'm prone to inappropriate footwear choices.

AM: thanks. Glad someone appreciated it. I'm not convinced it's 100% wrong either.

And thanks once again to everyone upthread. I really appreciate the hive mind wisdom at work here.