All well what ends well, the 0 arrived and fits perfectly. I had never tried this version of the Blythe before so while I knew what to expect from a Blythe, I didn't know what to expect from this particular incarnation. At first it looked very ... cream-y, I was expecting white or ivory but the background is really cream. I really love how this Blythe is paired with the herringbone cafe capris on the website but since those didn't work for me and I don't own any gray pants (still on a quest), I picked my toothpick cords in champagne (which is as close a color as it gets to the color of this Blythe) and added a gray belt to break up the milky ensemble:
Because I am a matchy-matchy person (as you know), I wore my cashmere hoodie in heather dusk (that matches the polka-dots) to keep it casual:
But I also tried it with the gray flannel schoolboy and of course it pairs well with it (but I am ready to ditch this blazer, that I wore barely once, because I don't like how it fits me and I have recently gone back to my first love, Theory, and realized what a difference a well tailored blazer can make):
What do you think of the dotted Blythe? Do you own it? Were you one of the lucky ones who got it for the the low price?
Yes, I should get it today! I liked it from the start but could not justify another polka dot blouse at the full price, but for $22 I was (totally) fine with it. My first outfit idea was to wear it with my yellow cords. I also have couple of gray trousers and I thought to wear it untucked and slouchy, also with pencil skirts (any color I think) and jeans. I actually think it should be very versatile for me, now I cannot wait to get it. I do like it the with the hoodie, I agree it needs something to offset the 'creamy-ness'. Did you try it with a bright bottom?
ReplyDeleteMy $22 Blythe is due to arrive today, too. Can't wait to get it. I also needed the size 0 and I'm glad to hear yours fits because we are similar in size. Love it with the gray cashmere hoodie - it looks great on you. I think this blouse will go with so many things and what a great price!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse looks great with the cashmere hoodie as well as the blazer on you(I'm sure Theory makes an awesome one). I just bought the blouse too (though not for $22 how I wish I had woken up early to grab it) and was planning to wear it with my Comptoir des Cotonniers black pants (dull but it would work) for dressier occasions. Thank you for the outfits ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Ema, I saw the Blythe blouse and passed on it - I am really buckling down on my clothes shopping and couldn't justify another silk blouse, even at the amazing price. It looks great on you, esp. with the grey blazer.
ReplyDeleteThe shirt looks wonderful- especially with the blazer. What a shame you are not enjoying the jacket- it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteAww! I was too late that day! It is a great blouse - I had tried it on in Boston in July and quite liked it! What a coup!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely!
Love this monochromatic combination! I love light greys in the winter months :) Wish I would think to pair them more often.
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