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
1421
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
21
1 Star
19
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 4 days ago
By Chris D.
From Beaufort SC
Height 5'7"
Weight 160–170 lbs
Great fabric; great fit - I usually wear an XL as tops similar to this tend to run small. I have three colors in this top - black, blue and grey - all in size large and they fit great. Cropped but not too cropped. I am 68 and 165 pounds if that helps with sizing thoughts. If they made more colors, I would purchase them as well.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Large
- Overall quality
- 5
Submitted 4 days ago
By cathy k
From portland, maine
Height 5'6"
Weight 140–150 lbs
not too boxy and not too slim fitting — i love it! wish there were more colors!
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- large
- Overall quality
- 5
Submitted 6 days ago
By anonymous
From Undisclosed
Height 5'7"
Verified Buyer
Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Just a little too short if you have a tummy.
Submitted 7 days ago
By Lindy
From San Diego
Height 5'4"
Weight 140–150 lbs
I like this shorter top as you do not need to tuck in and still makes body portion look taller.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Medium
- Overall quality
- 5
Submitted 9 days ago
By Angela, G
From Undisclosed
Height 5'3"
Weight 140–150 lbs
I love the fit and color, I found sleeves to be a bit long on me but overall I like this top. I have it in other colors too.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- Small
Submitted 9 days ago
By Mary S
From Undisclosed
Height 5'3"
Weight 120–130 lbs
As a petite, I usually find "regular" length tops to be too long. This is perfect. It's an easy, flattering fit. The Renew long sleeve is too snug in the arms-- even sizing up, I find the upper arm uncomfortable in that style-- but the Essential top is comfortable in my normal Athleta size (XS). I immediately bought this in another color, and would buy the rest if they were still in stock in my size!
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- XS
- Overall quality
- 5
Submitted 13 days ago
By Kelsey K
From Boston, MA
Height 5'7"
Weight 170–180 lbs
My go to longsleeve tee for work or going out. Easy to dress up or lounge down.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- L
- Overall quality
- 5
Submitted 13 days ago
By Joan S
From Undisclosed
Height 5'2"
Weight 110–120 lbs
The way the clothes fit
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- extra small
Submitted 14 days ago
By anonymous
From Undisclosed
Height 6'4"
Verified Buyer
Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Love this! Lightweight, packs well, comfortable, and easy to clean. Makes traveling so much easier!
Submitted 14 days ago
By anonymous
From Undisclosed
Height 5'1"
Verified Buyer
Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Perfect fit for me. Softness of fabric and color choices goes with everything and I wear it just about everyday. It has a classic look, not sloppy t shirt look and I wear it with every pant.