WI might W: help me with blue-green colorblock ETA: more topper option

Tomorrow is "Color Block" for the FABruary challenge on the InsideOutStyle blog. I'd like to join in (I really can't resist a challenge!), but want feedback on my idea.

It's also church for me - I like to dress up for church (even though I'm about the only one in our church who does).

So I'm considering this combo. But something feels off to me - does it need something? Is the contrast too stark? Proportions or shape wrong? Should I just go back to the drawing board? Does it really look fine, and I can't tell? I really don't know!

(Obviously, my hair will be fixed, and I'll likely even have a touch of make up on...)

The colors are a bit dark in the pics - the top is lime, the skirt is turquoise. I liked it best on pinterest with nude legs and shoes, but I don't have nude hose or shoes, and it's way to cold for bare legs yet. I also don't have white, which would have been my second choice, so black was my next option....

Suggestions, please :)

Okay, my other three options #1-2, cascade cardi (too much volume), #3 cardi, #4 knit jacket, #5 normal jacket.

Are any of these good? I'm guessing #3 is probably the best, am I right?

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11 Comments

  • amiable replied 11 years ago

    Oh, I'll bet I need less volume on top - my black knit jacket or cropped cardigan instead....

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago

    yes, with volume of skirt less on top would be ideal!!! these two colors look great together!

  • Adelfa replied 11 years ago

    Exactly what I thought. Colors are great together, and put a jacket on top.

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    You've got a great start here! I think with the black boots, a more "structured" or shorter jacket would be best. I think the cardi might work in spring/summer with bare legs. Love the colors, and the contrast works!

  • amiable replied 11 years ago

    Added my other three options for black toppers... Do any work?

    I so appreciate your help! Thank you!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I like 3 and 5!

  • Sarah A replied 11 years ago

    5 is my fave, 3 second fave. Nicely done!

  • moira replied 11 years ago

    Yup. It was the volume. I like 3 and as well.

  • Isis replied 11 years ago

    3 for the win!

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    I agree with Tracey and Adelfa - a bit more structure on top and those colours go beautifully together.

  • Jenava replied 11 years ago

    To my eye, it's the belt. I think I'd prefer it without the belt and with a more sleek pair of boots. I don't mind the cardi in #1, actually.

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