The phrase "a bit conspicuous" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is somewhat noticeable or easily seen, often in a context where subtlety is preferred.
Example: "The bright colors of her dress made her a bit conspicuous at the otherwise muted event."
Alternatives: "somewhat obvious" or "a little noticeable".
Ms. Ruppel Shell was agreeing with a comment that I'd made, which is that it's become acceptable, even fashionable, in the wake of the economic crisis, to go for a bit of conspicuous economizing, rather than conspicuous consumption.
Maybe, he said, there's also a bit of "conspicuous consumption".
On weekdays, over at Caviarteria (682-5355), forlorn-looking servers flip through the Post with little to do, perhaps because the centrally located bar is a bit too conspicuous a spot for caviar consumption.
Once again we welcome into the world a bit of conspicuous consumption so ham-handed that you actually get compassionate flop sweat for these people.
They create the dismal impression that they have corrupted a customs officer.After a bit the eavesdropping gets rather conspicuous, and they look at the unwanted observer with undisguised dislike.
It's been a bit surprising to witness the conspicuous lack of pitchforks and torches, what with all the hubbub about the Libor having been rigged.
Hide in non-conspicuous areas for a bit cause there might be a traitor as there always is. Grab and run; grab as much as money as you can or need and don't look back or stay; this is usually the best choice.
He is conspicuous around town, looking a bit like a penguin with his oversize shirts buttoned over his bulletproof vest.
For the leading retailer of frozen and chilled food, that is a bit like saying my team Arsenal is brilliant in midfield, and ignoring some conspicuous shortcomings in defence and attack.
It's a bit like public philanthropy: perfectly fine in its place, but at least partly a conspicuous declaration about the size of the benefactor's bank balance and their erudite/altruistic/artistic instincts.
