Fashion

[wilma]

I prefer more abstract florals. I like the second color best, but I don’t like the elastic around the waist. It also looks too short. 

[traveler]

Love the pansy print. Joan Rivers used to have some blouses in one.

[Andreatoo]

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@wilma wrote:

I prefer more abstract florals. I like the second color best, but I don’t like the elastic around the waist. It also looks too short. 

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@wilma 

The elastic would be a deal-breaker for me but I didn't even notice it! I find it limiting and I hate the way it feels

[cherry]

I love pansies, but this is just too busy for me..

[tototwo]

To me, the colors of these blouses are ugly.  I like pansy flowers and I might like these prints if they were in lighter shades of yellows and purples -- spring colors.  I like the style of the blouses.  Even the slight elastic waistband.

[Sheilaray]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

The model could use a little makeup and a hairbrush. Looks like she just rolled out of bed.

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 My first impression was, "How Refreshing! An unretouched ad"!  Completely natural.  I've worked for years in the photo industry and can recognize retouching from a mile away.

It's funny how we all complain about Photoshop, Facetuning, etc. Then, when an unretouched photo ad come along, it's criticized.

I say, Bravo, Madewell!!

[shoesnbags]

@Sheilaray 

I understand what your saying about not retouching, but I don’t see what that has to do with brushing the model’s hair and putting some lipstick on her. That’s something that would happen when she’s being styled for the shoot. 

Personally, I was focused on the blouse and didn’t notice the model until @San Antonio Gal mentioned her. 

[Sheilaray]

@shoesnbags , Exactly. You focused on the blouse, not a perfect model. 

She looks like an office coworker, a friend you are brunching with....  We all have flyaways in our hair. She has beautiful skin and eyes. Great great lip structure. What more does she need except a beautiful blouse to capture our attention... 

I think she looks fantastic.

[faeriemoon]

Love pansies, but the color choices aren't great. I like the second (open neck one) better than the first.