Fit Review Friday! Lululemon Store Try Ons Hold Tight Crewneck Tank, Softstreme Pique Polo Shirt, Softstreme Pique Track Jacket
Happy Friday! I went to the store last weekend and got to try on some new Lululemon items. When I felt how soft the Hold Tight Crewneck Tank felt, I had to try it on. The store also had some Softstreme Pique items too!
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4/6 or XS/S in Lululemon. I also wear size PXS in Athleta.
I'm wearing size 6 in this tank and really love the fit. It's semi-fitted and my usual size 6 fits great and felt really nice on. I normally do not like stripes but I could almost see myself wearing this one. My only gripe was how small the neck opening is. Other than that, no complaints. It was very comfortable everywhere else. The material is lightweight and super soft. I did consider buying this tank. For $48 I think it's a fair price.
Next we have the Softstreme Pique Polo Shirt and this shirt runs large. I am wearing size XXS and there's still room to size down, except any smaller and it might turn into a crop top.
I do wonder if the XXXS would be more flattering. It's a boxy fit and the sleeves hit at an awkward length on my upper arms. I like the side slits at the hem. However this polo reminds me of something you would wear on a safari trip. 😅 That said, I love the Softstreme Pique fabric. It's super soft with knit texture feel. It's slightly weighty for a thin-ish fabric.
Last but not least we have the Softstreme Pique Track Jacket. I'm wearing size XS and it's slightly loose and the sleeves are a bit too long, but the length of the jacket is actually quite petite friendly. The fit is also slightly boxy.
I don't find this track jacket to be especially flattering, but it is very comfortable. It has side pockets and a wide band at the hem. For $148, I would say it's just okay. Nothing too special, except for the fabric. I'm still a big fan of Softstreme.
That's it for me! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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Thank you for another great fit review, Leslie. The tank looks really cute on you and it goes very well with the bottom you were wearing. Was it Athleta’s Seasoft Crop in Abalone? The color looks very similar to Downtown Tan.
ReplyDeleteThe polo shirt is too boxy and cropped for my liking and the hoodie is just so-so for the price.
Did you get to try on any EasyFive pants? I’m curious to know how the fabric feels.
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Yes those are the same bottoms as my Athleta review from Monday. I hit both stores on the same day. 😅
DeleteI didn't get to try on the EasyFive pants but I agree with Lola's review - I saw them in person and they felt stiff and too structured which was why I passed on trying it on. My Mother denim jeans are way softer.
Hi Leslie! Thanks for the fit review! I think the track jacket looks nice on you. Light ivory is very flattering with your skin tone. The tank is a nice find as well, although I also don't like neck openings that are too small. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Thanks! I try not to buy too many light colored tops, I love them but I always spill food all over myself. Apparently I am a very messy eater. 🤣
DeleteI kind of like the Pique Polo Shirt. Your comment about it being a safari shirt made me laugh - and I agree! Maybe it would be better in a different color? I think the jacket is meh. I'd like to see more pieces in the pique fabric though.
ReplyDeleteI have one Hold Tight Crewneck that I got last summer. It pilled so badly and so immediately that I have stayed clear of that line ever since. I do agree the fabric feels very soft, and the fit is nice.
Andrea, I got a pair of the EasyFive Wideleg Pants. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep them. The best way I can describe the fabric is it feels like canvas. It's a little stiff and structured, but I think after a couple of washes it will break in and soften up. That being said, at the moment, it is not a comfy fabric. I have jeans that are way softer than these. Also, they fit a little big in my usual jeans size, but I think that's the intention, as they're supposed to be low-slung. And I wouldn't consider these to be low-rise as described. The rise measures 10 inches. If they were more fitted, the rise would definitely hit way higher than my belly button. Because of the rise length, when they sit at the hips, I get kind of a skater-girl drop-crotch effect, which I think I might be too old to pull off, lol! The short inseam length is perfect for me (I'm 5ft1).
Sorry to hijack your blog with my mini-review Leslie :)
I truly appreciate your input on the EasyFive pants, Lola! I was worried that the cotton-blend Utilitech fabric would be stiff and I’m not a fan of canvas pants.
DeleteMy wallet is safe. :)
Andrea
Hi Lola! I appreciate your mini review - very detailed and it relieves me of having to do a try on! Thanks for giving the rise measurement. I prefer my rise to be under 10 inches.
DeleteI think you may be right about the Pique Polo shirt, maybe it would look better in a darker color. Good to know about the Hold Tight line, I was really tempted! But if it pills that badly, I won't bother even if it goes on sale.
Your comment about the polo shirt looking like something you’d wear on safari made me laugh. I have been on safari a few times and I wore a Lululemon top at least once. It was a short sleeve Swiftly, the loose version.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I have never been on a safari trip, I would love to experience one someday! I like the relaxed Swiftly SS. Good choice!
DeleteI often take lulu stuff on my travels. In January I went to the Balkans and one on my layering pieces (it was cold!) was the long sleeve v-neck swiftly with the little perforations. And I still love a vinyasa scarf for my airplane wrap/blanket.
DeleteAnd yes, definitely take a safari trip if you ever get the chance!
One of, not one on. Fat fingers!
ReplyDeleteI actually quite like the track jacket but wow why did the sleeves have to be so long.
ReplyDeleteHi AC! Yeah, most Lulu jackets have super long sleeves, at least for me.
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