Essential Top
Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication





Essential Top
Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication
Color
Bright WhiteFit
Size
- FOR: Commuting, work, and travel
- FEEL: Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication
- FAVE: An everyday essential
- #828716
- Relaxed with room to move
- High hip, sits at the high hip
- Crew neck
- Body length: Regular 22 5/8, Tall 23 5/8", Petite 21 5/8", Plus 25 1/2"
- 91% SUPIMA® Cotton/9% Spandex
- BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
- Machine wash and dry.
Reviews
5 Stars
1359
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
21
1 Star
18
I initially ordered a large because all my Athleta tops are that size (5'10" 185lbs for reference.) I may have already submitted a review but… I looked like how a kid would draw a shirt on stick people. I returned for a medium, and when that came today, I noticed right away the crew neck was cut and.../or hemmed improperly so it sits crooked on my shoulders. I shouldn't have to go through almost a month of returns for a simple crew neck tee. This entire "Essential" collection is a bit odd. Most of my tops are the "With Ease" cinch and twist tops and those feel like a true large. I would even re-re-order a small but I was worried the arm holes would feel too tight. The cut on the shoulder and torso is awkwardly broad… almost as if a man designed this for himself and just made the arm holes skinnier for a woman. I love supima cotton as it is more durable and less see-through than regular or even pima cotton. I wanted an alternative to all the poly blend workout clothes in my wardrobe. It's a great fabric but I think this whole line needs a little tweak on sizing and overall shape of the garments.
I'm a large in everything with Athleta... is what I thought (5'10" and 185 lbs, 42" bust.) I know these are more of a relaxed fit, but sizing down would have been the move. Love the high quality fabric and color, but I'm not as impressed with how unpredictable the sizing can be between medium and la...rge. This goes for tops and bottoms. I've had medium fit perfectly in-store, then online orders leaving me looking like the Michelin man. This was the opposite. All my clothes (that have actually fit) from Athleta are a large. I went straight-ticket large on this $200+ order and thought I was safe, but this supima "Essential" collection is shaping out to be frumpy and unflattering so far. Plenty of websites I've ordered sale items from allows returns for an in-store credit at least. Athleta not so much. Boo!! I like sale items so I know what I like before dropping $$$. Now I'm just bummed!
Submitted 13 days ago
By T. K.
From NC
Height 5'3"
Weight 130–140 lbs
The white essential long-sleeve top is much smaller than my light grey and striped essential tops. The sleeves are 2 inches shorter, the width is 1 ½ inches shorter, the length is 1 inch shorter. Additionally, the white top is stiffer while the other two tops are soft. What's up with this? I did notice the white top is made in Guatemala, the grey in Vietnam, the striped in Indonesia. Come on Athleta, where's the quality and size consistency?? I recommend, but be aware of sizing.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Large
- Overall quality
- 4
Submitted 13 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'0"
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Comments about Essential Top
Love these long sleeve tees. You can dress them up or down . I actually wore a black one with a nice pair of slacks to an evening wedding. !
Submitted 14 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'3"
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Comments about Essential Top
I bought the essentials top to pair with the Brooklyn pants , this made a nice outfit for travel .
Submitted 16 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'5"
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Comments about Essential Top
Great top! Great fit! Very comfortable basic. Ordered in two cord and wear often. At 5'5" 120#, purchased XS.
Submitted 16 days ago
By anonymous
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athleta.gapcanada.caComments about Essential Top
Love the material of these tops! They are also the right length and finally not skin tight. I'm 5 feet tall and always purchase the XS regular in this top. I'm sure I have every colour!
Submitted 16 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'10"
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Comments about Essential Top
Excellent ! I have 3 of these tops because I adore the fit , the fabric and the style. I'm usually a size medium ( 38B, 155lbs, 5'10" ) and this top fits perfect .
Submitted 19 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'1"
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Comments about Essential Top
I have two of these tops, and I love the way they fit. The tops are wicking and are great for layering.
Submitted 19 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'4"
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Comments about Essential Top
This top fit nicely and was well-made, but I find other styles more versatile.
Submitted 19 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'4"
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Comments about Essential Top
As a special needs PE teacher my daughter needs to dress comfortably but professionally. Athleta tops (especially the crew necks due to coverage) allow her to look nice while being able to move freely. She has quite a collection of tops (and bottoms!).
Submitted 19 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'8"
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Comments about Essential Top
I have no complaints on this shirt a good go to for plundering in stores true to size and great color. Of course in the workout room.