Happy Friday! Warm weather is starting to arrive and I've been looking for new linen pieces to add to my summer wardrobe. I have a few pieces from Athleta from last year and really love them. When I saw the Retreat Linen Short Sleeve Shirt I was very interested in trying it on.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size PXS in Athleta.
Essential Slub Tee Eden Size XS
This Essential Slub Tee is very thin, and almost feels like linen but not quite. I'm wearing size XS and I think it has a very nice relaxed fit. Eden is definitely a teal color that will work with my wardrobe. I will probably pick this up after my No Buy Challenge is over.
The neck opening is very comfortable. The length hits at my lower hip, but doesn't feel too long. It's a great casual tee for summer. Can also use this for layering in the fall too.
Next up we have the Retreat Linen Short Sleeve Shirt. I tried this on in XXS and XS to see which size I liked more. I'm wearing size XXS here and it fits very well.
It looks fine unbuttoned, but I just don't know how to style it because of the short length. It hits at the hip. It's a little too short, for my taste. The linen feels soft and very comfortable. Love the Undyed color too. It's a great neutral for summer.
Here is size XS in Eden. It fits loose, and more boxy. I think size XS is a little too boxy. But boy do I love the color. This color does come in the long sleeve version, so I may pick that up once my No Buy Challenge is over.
Honestly, I wanted to love this, but I just don't know how to make it work. The cut is just a little off in both sizes. I took this off my wish list. What are your thoughts on this top? Let me know in the comments below. That's it for me! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 😀
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Retreat Linen Short Sleeve Shirt
Hi Leslie! I think the linen shirt in XXS looks good on you! The slightly boxy and cropped fit is flattering. If this comes in long sleeves, I think it can be worn unbuttoned as a light outer layer for sun coverage! What do you think?
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! I think I would probably prefer the long sleeves over short, but there's already a long sleeve top like this but also longer in length. Unsure if they would release another version. It's possible...
DeleteI have the tshirt in three colors (two from last fall and the current blue color). I tried in the linen shirt but the store did not have the natural color in a small. I was going to go home and order it, but I went to the Anthro in the same center where I bought a pair of pants. So much for my no-buy March.
ReplyDeleteActually my T-shirt is the same color you tried on.
DeleteHi there, the undyed and Eden colors are so good. It's okay, don't be so hard on yourself, I also broke my no-buy for Athleta linen shorts! They were on sale... but if that's the only thing you bought it's still a win in my book.
DeleteI like the undyed linen color a lot! It’s such a pretty neutral. I love LLL butter cream color. I got the tank and cap and it brightens my complexion! I am Asian around NC15? I want it in a bow hair tie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! I am not a fan of the giant LLL logo on the crew neck and pants
-Janessa
Hi Janessa! I am shocked that Butter Cream brightens up your skin tone. I would have never expected that! Will have to go check it out in person and see if it helps me. lol.
DeleteYeah not a fan either of the giant logos, but it does remind me of Gap or Juicy from the aughts haha.