An Uncommon Silhouette

First - let me apologize for the pics today, readers - I don't know what was going on with my camera, but everything came out blurry - missed point of focus.... man I need to hire a photographer, rather than using a timer! (Any volunteers? Lol)

This is not my regular silhouette. I mean, if you've been here a while, you know that I tend to go for tummy camoflauging, nipped waist, not at all puffy or ruffly things. But I saw this top at Reitman's the other day and I fell in love with the print on the fabric, so I just grabbed it to try on with no regard to the shape.

It's actually called "The crop" and had I seen that on the tag before I got into the changeroom I would have passed on this top all together.

I tried it on, fully expecting to hate it. I mean, it's blousy, only waist length, and it has a puffed/gathered shoulder - puff sleeves! It's everything I never look for in a top.

But, I didn't hate it. In fact, I kind of liked it. And then I tried on a few more pairs of pants, and I like it even more! In fact, I would venture to say, I love this top.

It makes for an uncommon silhouette for me. And when I grabbed these jeans to wear I didn't consider the fact that I usually wear something that covers the tummy - and my VBO (that's visible belly outline) is loud and proud in these.... but you know what? I don't care!

I promise you will see this top again - hopefully more in focus!

Top: Reitmans

Jeans: Rickis
Shoes: Ardene
Linking up with: Pink Sole // Glass of Glam // Not Dead Yet Style // Style Nudge // Away from the Blue // Elegantly Dressed & Stylish // Pastries Pumps and Pi // Walking in Memphis in High Heels //