K/R: Four Nordie's casual tops

Whoops. This is what happens when to me when I go return stuff...I end up getting more stuff! I told myself I was done shopping after NAS, but true casual tops (as opposed to work tops repurposed for MOTG) are a relative wardrobe hole for me. Here are four tops that came home with me...what do you think? K/R? I'm showing a couple different sizes for most of them--the first ones are the size I bought, but let me know if I picked wrong.

1-3. Pleione mixed media blouse size S in pink rose. It looks like a button down but is a pullover. The color is more raspberry sorbet, not fluorescent pink as the pictures make it seem. I forgot to take pics of the M, but it seemed like the small was baggy enough as it is.
4. Amber Sun blue striped T in size S. They didn't have a M in that color, but had a M in a different stripe color (5). I was worried the S looked too tight around the tummy and would have probably gone with the M, but the SA said the M was too baggy on me and bunching in the back of the arms, so I went with her advice.
6-7. Pleione scoop neck bird print blouse size XS. I honestly can't see much difference between the XS and the S (7-8), and I'm not even 100% sure that 7-8 is the S, LOL. The XS was slightly more fitted and the S a little more baggy, but not too different.
10-11. Bobeau jaguar print T size M. I went with the M because that seemed like a better length than the S (12).

Thanks for the advice!

Oh, I also exchanged two Vince Camuto tube skirts for a size up (the S was too clingy on my belly so I wanted to get the M), but the skirts are no longer on sale (I got them 2 for $79 but now they are $69 each). The SA let me exchange them for the sale price and even let me order three more at the sale price (I'm still dithering on patterns). They also never complain when I bring a bunch of my online purchases to return (if they're rolling their eyes, they're doing a good job of hiding it!). Yay for Nordie's customer service, they're the best!

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16 Comments

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    The first top looks great! 

    I prefer the fit of #5 to #4 -- no disrespect to the SA intended. 

    I also prefer 8/9 on the bird print blouse. 

    LOVE that top in #10-- such fun!

  • goldenpig replied 10 years ago

    I agree Suz, I was thinking the M might be better but then the SA was like, "I've been doing this for 20 years! Trust me, the small is better." (She said the same thing about the XS bird top--"don't go any bigger.") What could I say to that? I was cowed into submission. I think I may go back though and exchange for a M, and maybe try the S in the bird blouse again.

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    #1 and #10 are stunners GP!

  • Peri replied 10 years ago

    I love the first one and the jaguar one. I'm lukewarm about the others, but that's just me.

  • elpgal replied 10 years ago

    Love everything but 5. Seems too casual because your regular style is so polished.

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    The first top still seems a bit too voluminous on you, but it may be that I'm just not used to it. The color looks fab.
    The larger sized striped top looks better, but how do you feel in these? They seem very sporty, but I have a poison eye for uneven stripes.
    Love 9, the print and the asymmetrical hem on you.
    Even more love for the last top. It looks like it belongs in your closet.

  • ManidipaM replied 10 years ago

    Do you mind if I throw a small wrench in? ... For a very similar silhouette, the bird print looks SO much more flattering that I would pass on the stripes. Or, consider if you find the broader stripes too out of your comfort zone--because I think the scale of the pattern is a whole lot more slenderizing and the neckline welt more sophisticated in the second print than the narrow stripes.

  • ManidipaM replied 10 years ago

    Oh and I love the first and last too!

  • vibgyor004 replied 10 years ago

    I agree with Deborah here...#1 and #10 are looking great on you! I think these will be a great addition to your closet!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Agree #1 and #10 are the best and prefer #5 to #4.

  • Lyn D. replied 10 years ago

    I concur with the others here.
    #1 looks the same as a white top I have. Very easy to wear. Mine needs ironing after washing though.
    Love #10!

  • krishnidoux replied 10 years ago

    Keep 1 and 5.

  • modgrl replied 10 years ago

    Something about 6 is throwing me off... like the combo of the print and the shape make it look like a maternity item. Really love 1 and 10!!

  • texstyle replied 10 years ago

    Love #1 and #10 - the others are okay, but not as unique or stylish. 

  • Momo replied 10 years ago

    10 looks great!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    The big kitty top is killer fabulous on you. I vote M.

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