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I agree with those that say just keeps the shirts, try and wear them around her, and intimate the colors/styles you really like for the next time. I got my SO a sweater for Christmas and it didn't fit, so he returned it (with me, mind you) and got something he "really" liked. It really didn't make me appreciate his honesty any more: it just made me resolved that I won't buy him clothing (or much else) anytime soon!
I think that it's a bit insensitive to let someone know that you didn't like their gift, as "most" folks take some time in thinking about a gift they would like you to have/you would appreciate. It is an honor to receive one and not obligatory on their part (just like I'm not "obligated" to use the gift). When folks get me gifts that they thought I would like (and I don't), I focus on the fact that they cared about me enough to try, rather than focusing on "why would they get me THAT?" When I think like that, I find that most time I DO appreciate their gift with time, even if I didn't initially.
And pink (especially salmon) and yellow shirts can be freaked and look great--I'm thinking baggier (not saggin') khakis, boots (doc martens, tims) etc--kind of a Sean Jean style would work. (I'm not sold on the lilac in the Bay Area though).
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