Oh man, blogging and Twitter is beginning to be trouble for me. Yet another sweater (s) I probably don’t need! Boy…I was hoping these wouldn’t work out but when I put it on, oh how lovely it felt! You can be the judge for yourself:
Skirt: J.Crew Wool Bell Skirt- size 00P (buy here)
Belt: Ann Taylor Perfect Patent Skinny belt– size XS (buy here)
Shoes: Cole Haan Suede Pumps– size 5 (buy here)
I am not exactly sure how to wear this so I tried to dress it up for work by folding down the collar and took a safety pin to keep the front together. I threw on a my fav skinny belt to create a cardigan look.
Please excuse the not so great pics, I just did not have a great photo day:)
Jeans: H & M super squin- size 24 (tailored)
My favorite part about this sweater is the fit – especially the sleeves! Sleeves never fit me and these, I don’t even have to scrunch up! It’s very cozy and extremely comfortable. And the deep purple is so pretty! But then again, the grey would go with everything in my closet…
Pants: LOFT Equestrian Lean wool pants – size 00P (buy here)
Here’s another attempt to try to wear it differently- just wanted to play around with different looks. I think I prefer it casually/belted and not pinned (not sure what I was thinking).
This is definitely a return unless someone wants to buy it from me but it’s going back tomorrow (so email me right away). The material is very cheap and the fit is very unflattering. Even the ruffle detail is weird. I have a love/hate relationship with Banana Republic. They need to get their sizing down.
What do you think? Which color should I keep?
Annie, I vote for the purple one! It's sooooo pretty on you. I don't care so much for the safety pin look, very very much love the belted look. Keeper for you! The skirt looks too funny on you. 😀
This shrug surley is popular! You look fantastic in it Annie! I personally prefer the purple, but I would keep which ever you think you would wear more…and you look gorgeous in all the photos…I honestly don't think you could take a bad picture if you tried!!
i love the purple shrug!! it really works for your skin tone. and i think i prefer the shrug unpinned here. maybe try with a belt like vicky did?
either way, definitely keep the purple shrug. and that skirt is a return. 🙂
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I usually adore everything on you (and you do look great in it) but to tell you the truth I'm not in love with it. There's just something about it that I can't pinpoint but it just doesn't seem "you". Probably the unpopular vote but I say save your monies for something more suited to you!
Love the rolled up wool pants! I need to try that look out.
I really like the purple shrug on you. The gray looks good as well but I think I like the purple better.
BR sizing is so weird…I wish they would just size all their petite items the SAME at least.
You should definitely keep the purple one. It flatters your skin tone very well and it looks soo pretty on you!
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I bought both cardigans also and I didn't love it on me – maybe I got a faulty one because mine bunched up on the side near the hip. I was going to take pics but ended up returning it right away. Yours looks great on you and fits so well! In person, I liked the gray color better than purple but I have to say the purple one is a nice cardigan you can wear with all your grays and neutrals. Great pics!
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I say keep the purple, only wear it belted though.
skirt is horrendous. Never would have even considered it since I think the ruffle down the side is so odd to begin with.
I vote for purple! 😛
I thought the skirt looked nice from the front view but from the side… O_o
You look very pretty though 🙂
If you have to keep one, I'll say keep the purple one. To be honest, I don't love it on you. Although I tried it in store but it wasn't hard for me to decide that this sweater isn't for me. I am not a big fan of open cardigans. I don't always button my cardigan but I prefer some sorts of closure. With this cardigan, you almost have to wear the belt all the times.
The sweaters look great on you! If I had to vote to keep just one, I'd say the purple one. You look cute in both of them, and I definitely prefer the belted look. I also have the black ruffled skirt from BR. I too, think the material is cheap! I kept mine, though. I also ordered the 00P and mine fit in the waist, so maybe I am a little bigger than you. haha. I also just received in the mail a green ruffled cardigan and cream/black ruffled shell from BR and I must say I was very disappointed. For what I paid for them, the cardigan was very thin and the shell was boxy and too sheer. Needless to say, they're going back! 🙁 For their prices, BR needs to step up their quality.
Hmm… I like both colors on you, lol. Not of any help here! Gray is probably more versatile but that shade of purple is more unique.
And pshh, what bad photo day? You look gorgeous as always!
Purple. 🙂
Keep the purple! That color looks so pretty on you! And I love it belted.
I also vote for purple! It's a gorgeous color on you and I really love how you have it belted with a wider belt.
BTW – I don't think it's possible for you to take a bad photo, so don't worry 🙂
I love both shrugs! I think you dressed it up and down very well. Pinning it down turned out to be great for the office attire! I like the gray better…
@Vicky Thanks Vicky- I have no idea what I was thinking when I pinned it..LOL
@Tara Oh Tara- you are so sweet but I hate all my pics…LOL
@kileen Def the skirt is going back- it's terrible! Looks like the purple shrug has the lead!!!
@Tiffany – I am Style-ish Thanks Tiffany!!! Hum.I do know what you mean about it not being me…I am torn! 🙁
@Jackie BR sizing is the worst! So purple? Gray would go with so much more but it is much prettier..
@The Little Dust Princess Thanks Jessy!!! Purple seems to be a hit:)
@Petite Mom Oh you should have taken pics before returning it!!!! I would have loved to see it on another petite!!!
@AubreyOhDang! LOL the skirt is seriously horrendous!!! Def belted on the shrug:)
@*~kAy~*Thanks Kay!!!! You are sweet:)
@PetiteLittleGirl You are with Tiffany!!! Hum..would I wear it enough to keep one?? now I am confused..hehehe
@Julie oh you have the skirt? for someone up a size and taller- it would look super cute!!! on me- not so much..LOL I agree with BR needing to step up their game!
@Cee Thanks Cee…it was a terrible photo day!! Gray is so much more versatile but now i just may return both! LOL
@Elizabeth Thanks Elizabeth:)
@Betherboo Thanks Betherboo! I like the belted look and prefer it closed 🙂
@SewPetiteGalAwe..thanks so much!!! And yay for the wider belt! It looks funny open:)
@hurricanekerrie Thanks so much! I am debating on returning both and just saving myself some money:)
I'm not a fan of this style of sweater but I think it looks really good on you even with the skirt. I like both but prefer the purple also. You should keep it.
I think gray is more neutral and can match many things but the purple is unique and matches you really well ^^
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