Terramar Womens Thermasilk Pointelle Scoop

For size reference, I’m 5’3”, generally wear XS or S depending on brand, shirt style, etc. I have a small frame with ~36C chest. Bought a S in this and it fit fine. Definitely not ultra snug, rather pretty loose. At first I was really disappointed, thinking that as a base layer it was supposed to be like 2nd skin, and considered returning it but didn’t have time before leaving for a trip in a couple days. In the end, I’m happy about the fit. Perhaps an XS would’ve fit a bit more snugly, but more likely it would’ve been too tight and the sleeves too short. I had a little trouble finding a few tops in my closet to wear over this that fit in a comfortable-enough way but that’s really only bc apparently I like to wear my tops kind of tight-fitting. So if you don’t have any roomy tops that you can wear over this base layer, or if you prefer your base layer to cling a little more snugly, you might opt for a smaller size of this shirt if you’re on the cusp of the sizing. As others have pointed out many times, it is extremely thin, like hosiery. I too wondered how it could possibly do its job of keeping me warm but as another reviewer said, this product shouldn’t be judged by its cover. Plus although it may have the appearance and thinness of hosiery, fortunately it FEELS nothing like hosiery. I wouldn’t have been able to tolerate that feel. But this top is wicked soft and smooth, not at all scratchy or having that wire scouring-pad feel of hosiery. I also really liked that this was thin enough to take up very little space for packing as we were trying to travel light. I’m really glad I decided to keep it. This top turned out to be fantastic for a cold weather vacation, worn as a base layer. In the end I had some tops/sweaters that had enough room to spare in putting on over this one and I was happy as a clam wearing it almost every day during a 9-day trip in 40-45 F temps. I’ve always lived in balmy FL and have no clue how to dress properly for cold weather, but staying warm was a big deal for me to be able to enjoy the trip so I was really putting a lot of confidence in this thing and it actually came through! It’s only a base layer - and a lightweight one at that - so naturally I had a sweater on top, and a thick fleece jacket over that but honestly I think it was the base layer (not the sweater or fleece) that made the biggest difference in being able to stay warm. I’m thrilled that it worked out. FYI I ordered the matching bottoms (Terramar Women's Thermasilk Pointelle Pant) with the same satisfactory result, as well as a MIDweight base layer set (32Degrees Women's Heat Thermal top and bottoms) for the slightly cooler days (30-40 F). Read more

I bought this for my vacation and the temperatures were all over the place, including during same day. The pointelle knit is very pretty and feminine. The shirt is very thin and see-through but it does add noteceable warmth to your clothes. This shirt is 100% silk and silk is known for being comfortable in wide range of temps. I really felt that - it kept me warm in cold and cooled me off when it was warming up. It is also extremely comfortable against your skin. I wish the neck was cut lower (and wider) though. If you compare this shirt to L.L.Bean's it is definitely thinner and snags more easily. It's also 3 (three) times cheaper. I think the sizing chart is very accurate. My chest is 36" and I ordered Small. It fits close to the body with a little stretch (exactly how I wanted it). I could have bought a medium for a more roomy fit. Size XS (4-6) S (6-8) M (10-12) L (14) XL (16) Chest 32 to 34 34 to 36 36 to 38 38 to 41 43 to 45 Sleeve 28 to 29 29 to 30 30 to 31 31 to 32 32 to 33 Waist 24 to 26 26 to 28 28 to 30 31 to 33 35 to 37 Hips 32 to 34 34 to 36 36 to 38 38 to 41 43 to 45 Read more

I was up in at Mount Shasta for a mushroom festival. The highest temperatures were 85 degreesF and the lowest temperatures were 38 degreesF. The elevation of where I camped out was about 6000 feet above sea level. I bought a size 1 size larger that I normally am. THE GOOD: This is so lightweight. I barely felt it while I was hiking. It wicked moisture from my body so I never got too hot while hiking. I wore this for 7 days straight and it did not smell bad or make me feel dirty. I can wear a t-shirt over this and I'll be warm, until I hit snow then I must have a jacket. Even though the top is sheer, I don't expect people to see through my t-shirt so I am okay with the sheer-ness. THE BAD: Why are the sleeves so short? Please do not wear this by itself. It make a great base layer, not very good pajamas. It is sheer. THE CONCLUSION: Overall, I liked this product. It did exactly what I expected it to do. I wish I can say it prevented me from getting a sunburn. I wish I could say it prevented mosquitos and other bugs from biting me. I can't say those things because I am not entirely sure if it was the product that did those things, or if I was well prepared for my trip. Read more

This is silk. I’ve done burn tests on the fabric. If you want a very light sheer base layer, this is a great temperature regulating and of course, very breathable first layer to wear under wool. It’s real silk and as you can see real see-through, it will keep you comfortable with a couple hours on top if they are natural fibers. It’s the kind of silk that gets stronger when wet and a high quality product points off though it does snag very easy. to fix it you’ll have to get the garment wet and gently work out the snags. Read more

Great lightweight and easily wearable product under normal and lighter clothing. Provides light warmth under clothing that would be awkward or too hot with normal long underwear. Silk is smooth and clothing glides over it. Keeps clothing a bit fresher between washes when traveling and reduces scratchiness of wool and similar clothing. Read more

My office is always freezing and I have to wear black scrubs, so I purchased two of these tops in order to layer appropriately. These tops are EXTREMELY thin, lightweight, and SEE THROUGH! They are not designed to be worn by themselves, but only as a base layer. The tops kept me super warm all day, so much so that I ended up rolling up my sleeves. I wish that they weren't so see through, but they do keep me warmer than nothing at all, but I definitely love Watson's Girl's Long Sleeve Performance Top in XL, which only comes in purple. It is the softest long sleeve shirt and is super warm and fits my 5'2 and 105 lb. frame perfectly. Read more