Una's Silhouette Challenge, Week 1

I'm not sure that my outfits were successful in representing the silhouettes that I wanted, but the search for variety was eye-opening.
1/2: Sunday. Pencil skirt with short fluid knit top and scarf. Hummm, that skirt looks too big in the photos.
3/4: long volume top over skinny jeans. Big chunky pullover and blue jeans.
5: Short chunky over skinny jeans. The jacket is a felted wool AT.
6/7: boxy layered cropped sweater over untucked button down shirt, semi-tuck with skinny burgundy jeans
8: Fitted knit top over skinny jeans. Worn for very casual day and working out.
9-11: short volume over volume with sweatshirt over plaid wool trousers. I included a close up of the pattern mix. Too much?
12/13: skinny over volume featuring a side semi-tuck and bootcut jeans.
14: longer volume over volume with chunky cardigan and wide fluid trousers.
Una, thank you for this challenge. It was a great new way to look at what I have. I would appreciate knowing what you all think works and what doesn't. Should some of these pieces be retired? Any suggestions for improvement and closet editing are appreciated.

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K/R: Statement chunky blush pullover

In my quest to amp up my casual style with some color, I fell for this chunky blush pink pullover. It is a cozy non-itchy blend of acrylic and wool which is a good weight, not too hot, not slushy. The photos don't show it, but it is slightly longer in back. The color is probably most accurate in photo 2.
I love the color but need your opinion about fit. Is this too overwhelming or nicely slouchy? It was very inexpensive so I'm looking for a one or two season life, not an investment piece. Be blunt. Keep or keep looking?

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More layered shirt tails (fail?)

Today I tried the longer button down shirt under a short boxy pullover. I know my eye hadn't adjusted to this look on myself, but it seems off. What is wrong?
Gap Really Skinny jeans
Target checked shirt under
EF grey-flecked-with-black pullover
Miz Mooz oxfords, Elliot Lucca clutch.

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PMWIW-Angie inspired and real

I managed to get this outfit for the challenge, basing it on one of Angie's outfits. I also wore it for a casual day picking up DS from the airport and around the house.
Shirt, tank under the shirt, belt, and clutch all from Target.
Black wide wool pants: J Crew via consignment.
Black and white Miz Moz oxfords.
My shirt is a regular shirt crossed over and tucked. I liked it best semi- tucked with tail out in back, but this isn't shown in the photos.
Does this work? For warmth I later added my plaid sweatshirt on top.

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