I attempted Very Easy Vogue 8522 (the "Very Easy" designation must come from no set in sleeves?) View A. After basting the sides and center back, I decided I liked it without the collar A little warning bell went off in my head about the sleeves - they were just a little too wide and bellshaped to my eye. It felt like part of a costume, and in the green fabric, I'm thinking Peter Pan or an elf.
A better fabric match for this pattern would be a heavier weight than moleskin--maybe even sweatshirt/fleece or fake fur.
Update: L suggested I remove the black button and add four gold buttons, two across. Looks much better. And not to pair it with the black jeans and brown turtleneck. Forget Peter Pan or an elf, I looked like a tree!
