True to size
I spent so much time looking at the reviews and photos trying to determine the right size, which were all over the place or missing data with photos that I'm doing this, simply, because in the end, it was true to size in my experience. I'm very happy it was because I ordered 5, three prints and the white and a black solid. Thank you to those who shared the same experience. I'm in Texas, so it is hot much of the year. I like the thinness of the fabric. It doesn't look cheap, and it doesn't look expensive. It looks good. Maybe a print looks cheap...ok, pick a better print, material is good. It's perfect to be dressed up or down. Mine look great and are cool and breezy. Only two of my prints had color and they were just like the photos, beautiful. One print had a different variation of hem in the front but still, just like the photo. The other four had the same curvature in the front so, yes there can be some variations in style. I only saw a variation of 1-2 inches in sleeve length and fit when closing the front sides together, which I was able to do by 1–2-inch overlap. I am 5'5 and the length came to upper mid-thigh on sides and covered the bum completely. I do not have a big bum or a flat bum. With my bum and my small tummy and the front panels touching together, the fabric had a straight, falling drape in back from side view, no hugging. I have an hourglass shape. At a 36C, my tummy does not extend past my bust. Having said that, I normally buy a large 12-14 or a 10-12 size top and always a 12 bottom. I size for myself a slightly loose fit, not snug or tight. If one likes snug fit, it could seem too big. I expected a jacket style like this with drape and flow and that's what I got. The bust and hip of the large fit me true to size. It did not fall off my shoulders. I did try one on with a shoulder covered shirt with grip and one with a spaghetti strap dress, no grip, and it fit my shoulders fine with no slip off on either. Arm space had good room, drape and flow too. I have good strong arms, not thin or small. My shoulders are an average width and large fits them every time. Fabric is a sheer polyester as was presented and expected. Anything heavier would be too hot, in my opinion. It is a summer staple and shouldn't be hot or heavy, especially in a hot climate where panty hose can suffocate you. The sewing appeared to be satisfactory and solid hems on all I purchased. They can wrinkle, so hanging up is advisable. They are lightweight and I hung all of them over each other on one hanger, not a big deal or heavy. These were exactly what I was looking for to balance me with spaghetti straps, which I don't look great in but love to wear. I was excited to find them but figuring out the true sizing in reviews was crazy. My experience is true to size, comfortable, perfect for my purposes, satisfactory crafted for value, colors and prints as portrayed. The curvature of the front could be tricky for some to adjust to different body styles. The photos were great to see this with. I love them and would recommend. Read more
