Essential Top
Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication
Essential Top
Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication
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On $50+ for Rewards Members
- FOR: Commuting, work, and travel
- FEEL: Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication
- FAVE: An everyday essential
- #828716
- #828716
- 91% SUPIMA® Cotton/9% Spandex
- BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
- Machine wash and dry.
- Imported.
- 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"
Reviews
5 Stars
1108
4 Stars
161
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
15
1 Star
13
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 3 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'6"
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Comments about Essential Top
A little too boxy for me and I wanted it to be more form fitting. If you want a more loose fitting shirt, then you will love this.
Submitted 3 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'8"
Verified Buyer
Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Fabric holds up in the wash, basic top for wardrobe
Submitted 3 days ago
By anonymous
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Comments about Essential Top
#sweepstakes I loved the essential top so much that I ordered a second. The first one I ordered was an XXS and it fit and looks fine but this time, I ordered an XS and I prefer this fit as it provides a little extra room to move.
Submitted 4 days ago
By STEPHANIE
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Height 5'4"
Weight 150–160 lbs
I love this top for comfort and layers very well. I'm enjoying it so much that I have it in several colors.
- Length purchased
- regular
- Which size did you purchase?
- large
Submitted 4 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'4"
Verified Buyer
Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Athleta's long sleeved cropped top has always been a go-to for me. Now that they have come out with a new version, the Essential Tee, I am stocking-up. They sit at the hip, no more long Tees bunching up under your jeans and they are just wide enough to let in those cool summer breezes on a hot summer's day. They are my idea of perfection.
Submitted 4 days ago
By anonymous
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athleta.gapcanada.caComments about Essential Top
I ordered this item and found the sizing to be quite inconsistent. I initially ordered a size XS petite, but it was much too large. I then tried a XXS regular, which fit better in the body, but the sleeves were long. While the style of the clothing is nice, the sizing is confusing and not true to standard petite/regular sizing. Potential buyers should be aware that they may need to try multiple sizes to find the right fit.
Submitted 5 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'2"
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Comments about Essential Top
The fabric on this shirt is really soft and not thin. The threading is great too. Other shirts form diff brands will have its thread start to fall. This shirt is modest and not too tight.
Submitted 5 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'4"
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Comments about Essential Top
Great fabric, not to thick, not to thin. Washes well and dries well, though I dry it half way in the dryer and then hang dry. Fabric is breathable, doesn't cling. This is a staple item for me that I love wearing with the Venice jogger and other athletic bottoms. I have about half a dozen of these essential tees.
Submitted 5 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'1"
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Sweepstakes Entry
Comments about Essential Top
Nice fit. Comfortable and nice weight.
Submitted 9 days ago
By anonymous
From Undisclosed
Height 5'1"
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Comments about Essential Top
Very comfortable, very flattering cotton top! Shorter length is great for me -- I'm petite -- and I wear with both leggings and slim jeans. Now own three of them!!
