Hello from New York! Did you all watch the Super Bowl? If you didn't, all I'm gonna say is the Swifties won in the last three seconds of overtime. 😂 Oh and the best part of the Usher concert was when he came out on roller skates. That was pretty cool. Now that we have that out of the way, I do have a review for you guys. I've been curious about Frank & Eileen for a long time but never wanted to pay full price. Their sale items are final sale which can be a little scary which is why I read all the reviews for the Barry button up shirt and every single one said to size up. Normally I would purchase size XS but for this top, I went with the size small and I'm really glad I did.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4 in Lululemon tops. For this review I am wearing size small. This button up shirt runs small.
I went with the Barry Tailored Button-Up Shirt because many of the reviews said it was petite friendly, but it also ran small. I decided on the denim distressed vintage wash because it's on sale. The denim feels really soft right out of the box. It's also super comfortable. It's lightweight and perfect to wear on a spring/summer day. It also works well as a layering piece over a top.
The Barry is a fitted button up with a curved front hem. The length is long enough in the back that it covers the bum. The sleeves are a little bit long, but I also like to push them up to my elbows. I'm wearing size small, and I'm so glad I sized up.
I'm really liking the worn in/distressed look these days. I know it's not for everyone, and there are a lot of other colors and fabrics to choose from this style. I'm actually considering the Barry in the Featherweight navy.
The first button is a little bit on the low side, but that's my only complaint for this top. You could add another button a little bit higher or just wear a tank underneath to solve the issue. It isn't a deal breaker for me. This is pricey for a button-up even on sale. The fabric seems high quality. I'm not sure how it'll hold up, but time will tell. That said, I am curious about other pieces.
I'm looking forward to wearing this top out when it gets a little warmer! What do you think of this button up? Do you have any Frank & Eileen pieces? Let me know in the comments below.
That's it for me! I hope you all have a wonderful start to a brand new week!
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Its very cute on you and I like knowing the material is lightweight - I like to use denim shirts as an extra layer between me and the sun in sunny CA, but they are often too hot for summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I do the same in Atlanta. I think this one is thin enough that it should be okay for summer.
DeleteThanks for this review. I suppose you’ve never tried other styles of F And E button ups? It looks very cute on you. I usually take one size smaller than you and this shirt is on sale now. I wonder if I would need an xxs in the relaxed fit version. Im sad about the election results in the US. Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I have not tried any other style button ups since they're so pricey. I did try on two jackets which I absolutely love. I took XS in both, they're relaxed fit but still look great. I do want to try more styles though.
DeleteIt is a sad day. =(
Thanks for the F&E reviews. I’m excited for our country 🇺🇸
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