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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

Color.  I'll always look twice at something that's white / black or black and white.

 

Colorful abstract or geometric prints.

 

If it's black or white and has a turtleneck ... it's mine!

 

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

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Big richly colored floral prints always catch my attention.  I have to be careful not to become so enthralled with the print that I overlook other important quality details in the garment. Perforation and eyelet are effects which always appeals to me.  I think it's because to my eye they look like monochromatic flowers on the item. 

 

My dealbreaker keep it away from me details are excess buttons, studs, and zippers.  Usually skip epaulets too, but acccept them on a trench coat for in those the epaulets are necessary to give the coat a classic detail.  

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

Usually, I don't go shopping just to roam the racks looking for inspiration.  If I need a red turtleneck sweater, for example, I go shopping for a red turtleneck sweater. Nothing else.  No blue, no round collar, no pants.... etc.  I'm seriously focused on what I need.  If I find one, I buy it and leave the store.

 

In general, though, I'm probably attracted most to certain colors.  Then, I feel fabrics and how a garment is made - quality.   Too many embellishments make me run in the other direction - except I always have to check out utility jackets and cargo pants.  I like pockets.

 

Fun discussion, @Andreatoo.

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

I like no-embellishment embellishments. 🙂

 

My favorite is darts and seaming.

 

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

@Andreatoo 

It would be easier for me to list the design details that make me run the other way, but I won’t go there. 😉

 

I am attracted first to color over anything else. 

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

@magicmoodz @I love that blouse...I think I am a darts and seaming person too.

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

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Certain colors attract me.  Logo offers great colors but I don't like her styles unless it is a tee shirt type with a straight hem,

 

I also like small pockets on tee shirts.

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

Color
Higher necklines (but not turtlenecks)
Length
Faux pearl embellishments
Subtle sequins "dayshine"
Lace
Print - if it's a smaller, subtle print I prefer those
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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

V-neck first, then grommets or ruching.

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Re: What detail or embellishment always grabs your attention?

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@magicmoodz   .... That falls into my definition of "style"!  Very pretty top.  I love the neckline, collar, and cuffs!