I agree the MP looks a tad better with a top that has less going on, but being a huge fan of pattern mixing, I really like the outfit that echoes the MP pattern. No one would know that that mixing would look a tad better with a one-color top b/c the mixing to my eye looks pretty darn good. That's my 2 cents and I'm stickin' to it, la Vie en Rose.
Eagle1002us, thanks for your comments on the mix and match--I think I'll try it outside the house soon!