Sugar and the Spotlight.
Though it's backordered online RicRac's Spotlights Tank ($58) is arriving in stores including the 5th Ave store here in NYC. I was very excited to have a chance to try this one on. I had read the online reviews so I knew that my normal size small wasn't going to work. I took a medium to the fitting room. It was a pretty close fit. These shirts do stretch but I would want to try on a large for reference before buying this top. I was able to fit into the bodice with no issue (a relief) and I was happy to see that the ruffle was just a bit smaller in real life. That kept it from being too much.
Each version of this top has a slightly different pattern. I'd want the opportunity to fish through the racks to pick the best one before buying. I like the product shot's three patterns across the bra shelf better than the two I got on this in-store version. I didn't buy this top right away because there are a whole bunch of things above it on my wishlist and I know that there's more stock coming. Come March(!) when the next batch is in I'll be ready to buy.
Yoana Baraschi continues to impress. This is the Vanilla Bean Blouse ($128) and it's made to flatter. My true size 6 was a comfy fit. The sash was a bit sad in real life though I only tied it loosely for trying on purposes. It's made of polyester though...don't like that.
The shirt seemed to want to sit off my shoulders so that's where I placed it. It is a little bit sheer so you'll want to wear a cami underneath. I have to say the ruffled neckline fell perfectly and the flower is beautiful. The darting makes for a feminine shape too. The price was the only thing that stopped me from bringing it home. Hope you're ready for a good laugh from the next item.
Yuk, yuk, yuck. This is Fei's Off-The-Tie-Rack Blouse ($118) and despite the goddess look of it I felt nothing like one in it. The sash is awesome! I have nothing else nice to say though. It's: too short, too tight around the bust, too painful to look at for more than a few seconds. I'm not even sure where to start. This top was hard to get on. The sling was very tight in front but had a some extra material left over in back. I need at least 4 inches in the front and back.
Now clearly this top was not made for my body type. I have a feeling that if you're petite (or short-torsoed) and have a smaller chest this top will look fabulous and flattering on you. So don't let me dissuade you from trying it on. Just keep in mind that if you're over 5'5" and bigger than a B cup this top is going to be a tough sell.
