I swear it’s not all Everlane all the time here. (Though it’s true I do shop there a lot. I’m a creature of habit.) Just getting through the backlog of things I’ve tried on and showing you how they look on a short person.
For reference, I’m 5′ 4″ and all the models shown below are way taller.
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Silky Cotton Lantern Top
The model is 5′ 10″ and wearing a 0. I am also wearing a 0 — that’s two sizes down from my usual size of 4. So, yeah, this runs really big. I didn’t even try on my regular size because I saw how big it was. It has a boxy cut and runs way wide. Sleeves are cropped, so unlike most shirts, they’re not too long on me.
It was sewn in a 1500-person factory in Shenzhen, China. The cotton fabric is soft and light, a great choice for a warm day. It comes in five colors. I loved this indigo blue color, though I wasn’t so keen on the white buttons that were on it. If you’re trying to wear this tucked in, I think it might be hard to keep it that way given the short, boxy fit. Personally, I think a more versatile piece is the Silky Cotton Oversized Shirt, which is made out of the same airy fabric. (Though a short-limbed person like myself would have to roll up the sleeves on it.)
Poplin Belted Top
The Poplin Belted Top – $60
Here’s another one that ran big. The model is 5′ 9″ and wearing size 2. I’m wearing my regular size of 4. Look how far those sleeves fall on me! I would size down on this one too, though if you’re busty, that might not work. The proportions were all wrong for my petite frame and short limbs.
The fabric was crisp, as I would expect of poplin. But it felt a bit stiff, so it didn’t drape well. The belt is removable, so there’s an option to wear it loosely. The white was a touch see-through. It also comes in a light brown with thin white stripes. I like the idea of it — and I’m sure it looks good on someone else — but the cut was all wrong for me. This was made in the same factory as the silky cotton shirt above.
Shirred Silk Shirt
The Shirred Silk Shirt – $98
The 5′ 9″ model is wearing a 0. I’m wearing a size 2 here, one down from my regular size. I tried on both the 4 and 2, and they felt similar. Of course, the length was a little longer on the 4. I felt that the 2 looked slightly better on me untucked since I’m petite. If you’re not short, though, you probably want to take your regular size.
I was hopeful about this one because a lot of the online reviews complained about the sleeve length being a little too short. So, I thought, “Perfect! That means they’ll fit my short limbs.” But they’re actually a tad long for me. See how it bunches a bit? Why oh why!
Love the look of this shirt. I think they got all the details right. It’s delicate and elegant. The hidden placket is a nice touch and I appreciate that the shirring at the shoulder isn’t too much. The silk fabric, from Everlane’s Clean Silk line, feels nice and seems like good quality. It’s made in a relatively new LEED-certified factory in Nanchong, China
Lighter colors may require a cami though. They’re a little see-though. Some people also complained that the wrists are too tight. I didn’t experience that, but then again, I have small wrists.
Sigh. So close, but no dice!
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