Today's Everyday Fashion: Too Basic Maybe?

 
 

In an attempt to embrace simplicity I got two shirts to “just throw on with jeans” last week. I love this concept of something super easy to wear that’s not overcomplicated. But while the plaid is rocking my world, below, for some reason this mustard top is falling flat. Maybe it’s the shape? Which look do you like better?

Top: American Eagle, $30 (cheaper online!)
Jeans: Levi’s c/o Amazon, $59 (same, same, same)
Boots: Sam Edelman/Amazon, $29 (samesimilar, similar)
Purse: JCPenney, $29 (similarsimilarsimilar)
Necklace: NM Last Call, $21 (similar, similar, similarsimilar)
Approx. dates: Purse is 4 years ago. Boots are last year. Jeans and necklace are recent. Top is new.