Jamie Liz, I am delighted to have you with us. I like your pattern choice. It has very clean lines and looks very elegant.
Jenny, I am glad to see you join as well. I actually like your last link; the one you think is too simple. I think the print makes it. It would look boring if made from solid fabric. I think you are smart to choose the second pattern for the Mandarin Orange fabric.
I did some snoop shopping for inspiration. The prices on most of these shirts were out in the clouds.
Armani (suitable for silk dupioni as well)

Armani – I though this was such a cool way to use boring navy stripes

Ralph Lauren – I believe this is iridescent taffeta made into safari shirt - interesting combination and sure to attract attention

Anthropologie – This is less expensive but I think it’s very sweet

Derek Lam – This is more office wear but the keyhole neckline adds a little extra punch to it

Foxcroft – Very basic style to showcase prints

And if you like this look, you might find inspiration in bold prints of Coldwater Creek styles:
http://www.coldwatercreek.com/shirts.aspxJones NY – I like sleeve treatment on these shirts. This would be an easy way to make a few different looking shirts from the same pattern.

St.John – Easy to do placket treatment
