This week the summer colors won out. Again, it seemed to be split almost down the middle. It was a tough decision, though. I couldn't decide which one I was rooting for. So I made both. I didn't initially intend on making both, it just happened that way. Just as I was cutting fabric, I realized that I didn't have enough pink fabric to make the top. BUMMER!!

I had some left over orange fabric from my circle dress so I was able to cut out a back piece from it. Good thing there's both orange and pink in the chiffon fabric! It was a pretty easy fix.

Do I feel a little shame for how this shirt inspiration came about? Yes. I'll tell you why. I've wanted to make a raglan tee for a long time. I think they'd be easier to sew than regular tee shirts (no inset sleeves, and I'm right on this point). I just have been either too lazy or too cheap to buy a pattern.

At church a few weeks ago, my neighbor was wearing a very cute raglan tee with chiffon shoulders. I loved how it looked on her; a bit slouchy but perfect for sunday dress. After I complimented her on how awesome she looked, she offered to let me borrow the shirt so I could copy the pattern. And copy I did. It's an American Eagle shirt that I straight up duped. I know, I know. Y'all can judge me. At least I'm not selling them. You can just buy them straight from the source.

There are a few details that AE didn't do on theirs - they didn't use a floral print and they didn't do my favorite curved hem. I love how curved hems hit my hips.

Unfortunately, both the pink and orange fabrics are pretty stiff, creating more of a boxy look for this top. Since I have a straight figure, I just don't think it flatters that much. I might try to take in the sides at some point, but I thought I would leave it as is for comparison sake.

Outfit Details:

• necklace: Forever 21
• top: handmade
• bracelet: Wet Seal (eeons ago)
• jeans: TJ Maxx
• shoes: H&M

Because I made both. I used the same pattern here (although I did lengthen the sleeves just a bit on this one), just different fabric. This jersey has great drape.

I'm still undecided as to which one I like better. I think this one is a little more versatile and goes better with my coloring than the other one. I'm more of a fall personality anyway.

Make yourself a similar top! Raglan Pattern • Drapey Jersey • Print Chiffon Outfit Details:

• cement earrings: c/o Ardor
• top: handmade
• bracelet: wet seal (eeyons ago)
• pants: Target
• shoes: thrifted (from Sarah)

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