Dang this morning's post title would have worked way better last month. Oh well. I tried on a whole bunch of tops at Rockefeller Center and have just a bit to say about each. Breakdown below.
Flowing Tiers Tank ($68):
Only nice things to say about this top online,
I'm left scratching my head and wondering why.
That's not to say that this tank isn't nice
But my normal size small was a bit too short to entice,
And it's clear that tiered things are becoming my vice.
The top ruffle's fit kinda funky,
Maybe it's because I'm rather busty.
I like the rock vibe this top is giving off
Still overall I'm left to scroff
As I send it back to the rack.
Sprinkled Shells Tank ($88):
O hai pretty top that comes in both grey and blue,
Come with me to the fitting room so I can adore you.
You're made by Deletta but you have an odd tag,
I wonder if you were made in a different spot on the map.
The sequins that adorn you mimic seashells nicely,
But the bottom eyelit area is hard to describe concisely.
It's too loose, too heavy, kinda widening, too drapey,
In spite of these flaws I find myself drawn to you baby.
You've been wishlisted in my usual size small.
Ming Garden Top ($78):
This is another silk front/jersey back top by tiny,
Very similar to the Buds & Stripes Top ($78, review here) so shiny.
I grabbed a medium because I was size unsure,
And it seemed to work well though not 100% demure.
I am still confused by the uselessly long waist tie,
Or why the top is two patterns as though the designers could not decide,
Perhaps a coin flip next time can help choose a side.
As in one.
Still this top is fun,
And would make a good layering top,
So wishlisted for now until the price drops.
Golden Grove Top ($68):
Wow! I must say the online reviews are not kind,
Despite their misgivings I gave this C.Keer top a try.
They called the color kind of drab
But I find it a sandy neutral that's rather fab,
That will match well with neutrals, too many to tab
(Oh alright: white, navy blue, darker or lighter browns but no mids
Unless you want to wear the uniform of a just-outside kid.)
It's true this is rather shapeless so belt it
With a wide leather number for a better fit.
The top passed the shake test so I feel the adornments are secure,
I have put this on my wishlist in a small for me to soon procure.
Botany Lesson Tank ($68):
I can't say why I was drawn to this top I'd normally hate,
Normally flowers around my waist are not so great.
I can't say this Deletta top left me head over heels,
The pattern near my hips is kind of a bum deal,
The Anthro mirrors were being tricky and a bit unreal.
In the store I thought my normal size small flattered
But once I got home I saw more of a disaster,
And I couldn't get back to the store to return any faster.
I wondered if a medium would be any better
But that was way too big and so I moved on to a sweater,
Which will be covered in a future post.
Creative Outlet Tank ($58):
Here's a top that looked great from the side
But from the front made me look kinda wide,
It's by Bordeaux so there's plenty of ruching and detail,
Though it showed off my figure the small was too tight for the sale.
I noticed this tank also comes in green,
Which is just the right shade to make my hazel eyes gleam.
I think one size up is the right decision,
Wishlisted for now as $58 is too much for my vision.
Paisley Swoop Tank ($58):
High hopes for this top when it first appeared,
But pictures don't lie and this looks worse than I'd feared,
How could you let me down like this C.Keer??!
This tank has a Goldilocks of issues for me,
It's too short, not cut right and looks bad as you see.
I tried on the small because that's what I normally am
Though sizing up to a medium didn't help in this exam.
I think this top is just not cut for bigger chests,
Which happens sometimes much to my regret.
Back to the rack.
Circled Adornments Tank ($68):
I put aside any visceral reactions,
Of doilies and such to try on this distraction,
And to my surprise once on it was attraction.
Another tiered tank that's captured my fancy,
Perhaps this Deletta top put me in a trance...y,
I will warn this for the slim and petite out there,
I'm wearing a small so buyer beware,
You may be sized out.
I think I'm a bit crazy to like this top,
I've wishlisted it anyway to give it more thought.
