Zara try-ons - your opinion needed

Sometimes I have a hard time telling whether something looks fashionably oversized or just plain too big. Exhibit A (pics 1-3) is this printed tee from Zara. When I look at the shoulders, I think I should try the medium (this is a large). What do you think?

Then there is the question, is it cropped or just too small? Exhibit
B (pics 4-6) is the sweatshirt. It looked so roomy on the website! And I love the print so much! I ordered a medium but I think I need a large -- but then I fear the shoulders might be overwhelming? I'm ok with a tiny little sliver of skin showing at the midriff but this might be too much once I move around in it.

What do you think? Try new sizes in one or both? Move on to the next thing?

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10 years ago

ironkurtin

Veteran

I find Zara sizing baffling at times!

I think the tee looks fashionably oversized and the sweatshirt is too small.

deb

I like the look of #1. I think the other is cropped. The sleeves look fine.

Diana

I like the tee, agree that it looks fashionably oversized.

The fit on the sweatshirt is odd... I suspect it would be best with a skirt rather than pants. I actually want it to be MORE cropped. Not sure this is worth it, but I would be tempted to actually remove the bottom band and hem it up like a real crop top (to wear over a longer, loose layer). Removing the band might also make the fit look more oversized, as I think it's the band that's making it look too small right now.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I love the sweatshirt, but it needs a flared skirt, pencil skirt, or roomy high rise bottom. Or layer it over a shirt. It reminds me of your stunning photography, Janet.

I vote nay on the tee. It's okay. But nothing special to my eye.

Joy

I have no wisdom but have the same problem about sizing and logged on to ask for opinions on similar fit issues.

Janet

Thank you for the opinions, varied as they are!

Yeah, I'm looking at this again after dealing with some dreaded paperwork (being a landlord can be such fun!), with a clearer mind.

I *like* the tee, but I don't love it. Back it goes.

I love the sweatshirt but was unsure of the size. Angie, you don't think I should size up? The thing that worries me about your suggestions is that I I don't own roomy high-rise anything. Pencil skirts are a possibility, or perhaps a drapey flared skirt, although I donated my solid black flared midi a couple of years ago because it felt stale. Figures, now it would probably feel fresh again. I do have a black high-low hem drapey jersey skirt. Or maybe the black and grey stripe VC tube skirt? Layering over a tank is a definite possibility.

Either way, with the sweatshirt, I think I would need to play with some stylings before deciding. The cropped length requires a little more work than if it were a regular length for short-torsoed me.

Oh, here's the sweatshirt on Zara's website. Definitely roomier on that model. I know, I'm not built like a model, but I was expecting a bit roomier fit on me too. This is why I'm wondering if I should try the next size.

http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....38036.html

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rachylou

I would try the next size up, if only for comparison, so you know for sure.

cciele

Yeah, it definitely hangs differently on the model. I really love that sweatshirt on you though, so size up and give it a try!

Thanks, Rachy. I'm going to do that -- I have a feeling it will be more comfortable that way too.

Anonymous

Agreed, I would try sizing up on the sweat shirt. Angie's right.. it does remind me of your lovely photographs.

pil

The model must be shorter than you, doesn't the sweatshirt hit lower on her?

It's really weird, pil, isn't it? I'm short waisted, and I'm shorter than 99% of fashion models (don't they start at 5'7"?), so it's pretty doubtful I'm taller than the model. That sweatshirt definitely seems to hit her lower than on me. We'll see what happens with the next size up!

amiable

That sweatshirt is gorgeous! Wish they weren't sold out of my size....

AndiB

The sweatshirt is photoshopped on the model. The band is gone and it cuts straight across. No wonder it doesn't fit right! I see that more and more

Ingunn

I think the size of the sweatshirt looks right on you, Janet. Have you tried it with high waisted skirts or pants to compare? It is beautiful on you.

Janne

Active Member

I agree with what Angie said. With regard to Zara-sizing, I think Zara runs small. I'm an 8 (8 petite, if I can find it), slash medium, but in Zara I have to get L.

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