Ask Angie: and all: K/R white vests

I need some guidance. I am contemplating 3 three sizes of the EF bone vest plus a white Frenchi version. I'm not sure if any of these work very well. Here they are with a simple black sleeveless dress.
1/2: the EF vest in PP ( smallest possible size)
3/4: same vest in size PS
5/6: same vest in regular XS
7/8: Frenchi vest. If I keep this one I will have the pockets that show through removed.
9: white denim vest that I own with a similar dress for comparison.
Do you need to see these styled differently?
I like the bone color and it could be worn as part of a tonal outfit, but I'm not sure that this expensive, even on sale, piece is a 10 and versatile enough.
Do you like one size better than the others?
It may be that this is coming at the end of the summer season and not as exciting as it would be in the spring. I need some convincing to keep. Even the petite versions are lots longer on me than the black version that I own and love. Does that look ok? Can I fit it into a casual lifestyle?
Thank you for any comments and suggestions you have.

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Help! What does one wear to a 50th Class Reunion??

I am desperately needing your ideas and inspiration for deciding what to wear for my 50th high school reunion in late September in a town on the Great Plains where the weather can be anything at this time of year.
I feel so much pressure to try with two or three outfits to show who I am . I am not out to impress or look young or alluring, but would like to look modern. No dress code has been mentioned but most will be casual. There is a dinner but on the casual side...indoors with BBQ. For this I would like to wear a dress but nothing cocktail. Unless it's hot, I don't have a suitable dress though. It is Homecoming, so there is floatbuilding scheduled, also a parade and game.
I would greatly appreciate any thoughts you have. What would you wear? Or take to wear? (This is a car trip, so not limited to a carry-on.)

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WIW: Vest With Sleeveless Outfits

When Angie blogged about what is a summer hot weather uniform for me when I make peace with aging arms and elbows, I wanted to post some of my outfits. Some you have seen before and I don't think that all of these work.
1-5: First up, my black sleeveless jacket. This one is a favorite with it's structured drape.
6-7: White denim vest from ON.
8-9: faded denim Hinge vest
I will try to add other photos that I can't locate now on the thumbnails of my camera roll.
I appreciate all comments and suggestions for improvement. Should I look for other vests? If so, what kind?

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WIW: Leopard tube play

I've been trying to put together some high summer outfits with the NAS VC leopard tube skirt. There are still other ideas that I want to try but here are a few.
1/3: inspired by MsMary and her graphic tee with the striped tube skirt, I paired the Fender guitar tee with the leopard. I was not completely happy with this as I need to fill in the wide neckline of the tee. I took off the leather necklace and liked it a little better but need to look for a small cotton scarf instead. The second photo has an added black Ponte knit ancient EF bomber jacket to try to debombshell the skirt. The third photo uses a denim jacket instead.
4: the skirt with a silk Classiques Entiere top in citron. The color does not show up well but I liked it.
5: this time with an oversized silky gold woven tee. Again the color shows up too pale.
6: this time with a black EF silk tank
7: another black tank, Target. It's a bit shorter.
I welcome your thoughts and ideas for styling this skirt for summer.

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