After seeing this Splendid top at Shopbop earlier this week, then at Revolve (for 20% off using code INSTYLE09 – but it seems to be sold out now!!), I caved and bought it, because I’ve been kind of obsessed with the tank top version since I saw it on a woman at whole foods earlier in the Summer. Overall, I like it, it’s comfortable to wear and interesting, if a little thin.
BUT after taking my outfit picture, I noticed there was a spot, or a mark or something on the shirt, so I took it off, blotted it with a little water and on closer inspection noticed a few VERY small holes NOT in the same area as the spot. So…I think I should send it back. I just received the shirt yesterday, today was the first time I wore it, and In the two hours, I’m not sure I could have done much to create the holes – although, now that I’m thinking about it, when I got my eyebrows done, I set my purse (donna hobo, with an open zipper on the back) down on top of the shirt, and the zipper teeth could have created the holes. ARGH. What would you do? I have shirts with holes in them that I noticed after many many washes & wears and the holes never seem to get much bigger – if these don’t get any bigger, they will never be noticeable. But the IDEA that I’ve just worn it once and it already has a hole in it is upsetting…BUT if I created the holes with my bag…then it’s my fault anyway, and I shouldn’t send it back.
I don’t think I’ll send it back…
Anyway, while I was out today, I stopped at T Alexander Wang tees and I LOVE them. I tried on a medium first, and while it did have a “loose” fit overall, it still clung to some places I’d rather not have it cling, so I probably would size up if I do decide to get it. The tees are 100% rayon, but they’re thicker than they look – thicker than the Splendid top I’m wearing today, and thicker than any of my James Perse or Kain Label tees. I really feel like they’d hold up well, and stand hand washing and laying flat to dry very well. I wanted so bad to get one today, but I’d rather buy online from Shopbop and save the sales tax…
Hey Grechen,
Since it’s sold out, you may want to hang on to it if you really love it. It does look good on you. If not, send it back. And to be on the safe side, keep donna off your chest!
Laura
p.s. Your hair is gorgeous.
thanks laura! my hair is still in a growing out stage LOL, i’m still getting used to it, and the bangs are driving me NUTS! but i’m trying to be patient – i’m looking forward to having long hair again!
i agree with keeping donna off my chest (haha!) i totally didn’t think about it, until i was thinking about how those holes might have gotten there…
hey grechen – you could always take it in stride and work the little holes in the shirt to a chic worn-and-loved look. i mean, we do appreciate the subtle ‘burn-out’ fading and light distressing on our james perse items, no?
🙂
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Honestly, I’d probably send it back. Even if you did set your handbag on top of it, just doing that shouldn’t cause holes in a quality top. Either way, I LOVE the top and think it looks great on you.
I’ve done the same thing before to a C & C top….yes, the first time I wore it. (isn’t that “Murphy’s Law?” Grrrr…). It’s kind of hard to tell sometimes whether that’s going to happen or not. Love the Splendid drapey top, BTW.