I love when folks ask this type of question. They are both very nice. It depends on who you are giving it to. I have one daughter who absolutely loves anything pastel, so I would give her the second one. Another daughter does not care for anything with pattern (?!?!), so she would get the solid one. And both of them would think they got the 'best' one - and they would both be right! If it is for yourself, lay them on a bed and each time you enter the room, which one does your eye go to first? That is the one you prefer.