https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true/page/2#post-109519 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:34:25 +0000 chewyspaghetti 109519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sure will. Everyone seems to be loving these things. I only went to the site today because I have been unable to find the color that I wanted (yellow and pink in fairly bright shades) locally or even online anywhere, but I couldn't resist the free shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true/page/2#post-109515 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:18:14 +0000 April 109515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought the scoop-neck, 3/4-sleeve versions in black and cream, and after a week I duplicated and got a couple of colors as well, because I found that I had these in constant rotation.</p> <p>Here are my thoughts on these tops:</p> <p>1. They are not generously sized across the front so if you have a bust, size up. </p> <p>2. The fabric is thin enough to fit under just about anything. </p> <p>3. They do recover their shape nicely (wash but don't machine-dry) and the fabric looks like it will not fade the way cotton does.</p> <p>4. You really cannot beat the price on these layering tops! Even though it seems to go up and down with the yen, I have yet to see the turtlenecks and 3/4-sleeve tops go above $15.50 -- $10.50 for the short-sleeve scoopneck. </p> <p>5. I was so impressed with Rute in her turtleneck that I may try a couple of those next...</p> <p>Khris -- let us know what you think when your tops arrive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true/page/2#post-109493 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:46:55 +0000 chewyspaghetti 109493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are having free shipping right now, so I bit the bullet and bought two turtlenecks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true/page/2#post-106225 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:51:18 +0000 medusa 106225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My heat tech tops arrived last week, and I've had a chance to try them out. Here is a slew of photos of the tops by themselves. (I have some photos of them in outfits that I'll post in my week-of-outfits post.)<br /> <a href="http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt133/medusa_style/shopping%20trip/" rel="nofollow">http://s605.photobucket.com/al.....ng%20trip/</a><br /> Password: november</p> <p>I have been wanting some thin layering tops for a while, so I went crazy with this order. I got turtlenecks in off white and dark gray, and scoop necks in wine, blue 65 (the same color Julie got), red 16, and gray. The order took a week to arrive, pretty fast considering it was shipped from Japan. I also noticed that the order is billed in yen, so it's good to use a credit card that doesn't have a high foreign-exchange fee. The colors matched the website pretty well, except for the red 16 which is more orange than it appeared online.</p> <p>Based on the measurement charts online, I fall between a small and medium. I found it useful that there are detailed garment measurements online, including things like the bicep circumference and shoulder width. I compared to some clothes I already have, and decided to go with the small size since the material is stretchy and I want the tops to be snug for layering. In the photos you can see that they are snug, but since I plan to wear them under other tops I'm fine with that.</p> <p>I'd say that these tops are pretty similar to lightweight long underwear tops in fabric and warmth. They are definitely thin - I agree with Julie that they feel like thick opaque tights; they also reminded me of leotard material...a fine knit, opaque and stretchy. The fabric is very soft and feels great against my skin - I really like that. I wore this top a couple days this week, and it is definitely much warmer than similar cotton tops. It's not magical, of course, it's not like wearing a sweater or a coat. But it definitely takes the chill out of my cool office. I also didn't find the top too hot when I moved into a warmer room. I could push the sleeves up and cool off easily.</p> <p>The space-age packaging claims that the fabric recovers its shape well, which seems like a nice idea, although I haven't really tested it yet. I always hate it when my cotton long-sleeved tshirts or sweaters get stretched out around the wrist because I pushed them up above my elbow. If these tops avoid that I'll be happy.</p> <p>Overall, so far so good! I think I'll wear these a lot this fall &amp; winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104907 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:26:35 +0000 rute 104907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Londonkiwi,</p> <p>Oh.. would you do that for me! Thank you.. I will order from the london store (with your adress) and then you could send to me, of course I will pay all the expenses with the courrier! I would prefer that way so that I could have my stuff before christmas :)</p> <p>send me your address as a private message.</p> <p>Thank you I tried to contact the stores but I had no positive answer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104905 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:24 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 104905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi</p> <p>Chewy - they have long sleeve crew neck tops in their London store, so maybe they will be added on line soon? </p> <p>Rute - just a thought - if you wanted to order through the UK store and have it delivered to me in London I could then post it on to you in Portugal...or...I will be in Lisbon for Christmas, so I could post to you when I am there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104839 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:44:54 +0000 medusa 104839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, I'm doing much much better, thanks for asking! I'm back at work this week and super happy to be out of the house.</p> <p>I looked at the tracking info for my Uniqlo order today because I'm so excited to try on the tops...it turns out that it was shipped from Japan! Currently it's waiting to clear customs in Ohio. So just a heads up for others in the US - don't expect a Uniqlo order to arrive quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104742 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:09:32 +0000 chewyspaghetti 104742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish they had a crew neck long sleeve top (since I end up wearing those a lot for layering), but I am keeping these in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104689 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:27:35 +0000 rute 104689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RoseandJoan,</p> <p>Never thought of that, I just saw that France has no online store and UK online store don't sell outside the UK.. I will try to phone both..<br /> These are perfect to me:<br /> - the sleeve is not long and it will be perfect for my petite arms;<br /> - I hate in the winter to wear lots of layers, it adds to much volume and this was perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104687 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:16 +0000 RoseandJoan 104687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Rute, I'm sorry they don't ship to Portugal, do you think you could phone the France store, pay over the phone and have them post the items? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104680 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:50:13 +0000 RoseandJoan 104680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are spot on Shiny, I think the tops are stretchy enough to accommodate all heights. On me the scoop hits the third rib down.</p> <p>The little cutie in the photo is Emmy Joan, named after her Great Grandma, and she is recovering from the cold hence her red nose.</p> <p>How are you feeling Medusa? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104648 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:53:12 +0000 shiny 104648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your name is Julie? I've been calling you Rose! Ack. I am lousy with names in general. :-(</p> <p>These sound great - might ask for them for xmas! Just one more question for you: how deep is the scoop neck? My concern is, being petite, the scoop will drop too low on me. Doesn't seem like the type of piece you want to layer a cami underneath. Are they so stretchy they accommodate any height - from tall to shrimp? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104626 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:43 +0000 Maya 104626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh it sounds great Julie and LOOKS even better! I love the blue and black together! I might have to give this a try as I get cold easily.</p> <p>Angie, you don't still have that dress by chance do you? Because if it grew out maybe it will fit someone a bit bigger. Just saying </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104624 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:02 +0000 annagybe 104624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute you can order in the US.</p> <p><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/jp/global/L3/us/women.html#fC01" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqlo.com/jp/globa......html#fC01</a></p> <p>I've also heard good things about this line from several fashion bloggers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104616 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:17:24 +0000 medusa 104616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, thanks for finding time to comment and post! It sounds like you are super busy right now. The top looks very good on you, and I'm delighted to hear it was comfy and warm as well.</p> <p>Is that adorable cutie Rose or Joan? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104596 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:54:59 +0000 marianne 104596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you guys look so adorable! I love the color. Thank you for the report, Julie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104536 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:20:46 +0000 RoseandJoan 104536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My apologies for the late post, it has been one of those whirlwind days where you feet don't touch the ground. I did wear the Heat Tech top today and I am a convert. </p> <p>This is the most comfortable piece of clothing I have ever worn and offers comfortable warmth on a autumn day. I was warm in the office, warm on the walk to work, warm over the hob cooking the girls supper. Warm but not hot, all in all perfect.</p> <p>My only niggle is the sleeves crease up to bracelet length and I will have to wait and see how the items wash and wear.</p> <p>I only have one photo (manic day) but I hope it gives you something of an impression<br /> <a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/RoseandJoan/?action=view&#038;current=DSC02442.jpg&#038;t=1257278010610" rel="nofollow">http://s575.photobucket.com/al.....7278010610</a></p> <p>I will probably order more, however I'm going to stick to the darker colours in case the lighter options are more sheer.</p> <p>I hope this helps in your decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104439 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:38 +0000 shiny 104439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soooooooooooo? How did it go yesterday? Anxiously waiting to hear your review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104429 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:55:43 +0000 rute 104429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm devastaded.. I found they deliver only for UK </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104428 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:43:24 +0000 rute 104428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roseand Joan and Medusa, Please keep us informed, I would like to order too, but I would like to know if it works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104382 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:41:49 +0000 medusa 104382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered some of these tops as well - I was planning to get more long-sleeve tops and turtlenecks for layering, and these look like a good bet. I'll post once they arrive and I see how they fit.</p> <p>It sounds like they are a long-underwear top with better styling. That sounds like just what I want.</p> <p>Julie, I'm looking forward to your post! If you get a chance can you post a photo as well? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-104243 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:52:51 +0000 RoseandJoan 104243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Heat Tech items arrived today, wrapped in space age style foil packets. I'm a UK 10/12 rectangle with an average bust and the small fits nicely. The material feels like thick opaque tights and is not as sheer as I feared.</p> <p>I have planned an outfit around the blue scoop neck top for tomorrow, so I will post back on their warmth after a decent road test.</p> <p>As for quality, I see no immediate problems but expect wash and wear to be the only accurate measures of that.</p> <p>Until tomorrow </p> <p>Julie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103875 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:03:07 +0000 rute 103875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! I must try it!</p> <p>I hate wool and thick sweaters in the winter and this is the perfect solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103872 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:03:24 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 103872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a couple of these products last year and I LOVE THEM!</p> <p>I have a singlet top in the dark red colour and a scoop neck top in a light greenish grey (both colours are shown in the Grazia piece). I find Uniqlo a smallish fit across the chest, so tend to size up to accommodate that area (they are Japanese sizing after all).</p> <p>I wear both tops as layering pieces, they are especially useful at this time of year when you don't need a big heavy coat or something waterproof. I don't get too hot in them indoors, but I think that US homes and buildings are hotter (and colder) than UK ones.</p> <p>Last winter I wore these tops at least once a week and they seem to have washed very well. </p> <p>I would also recommend the socks and the tights.</p> <p>There is a Uniqlo about 2 minutes away from my office and it is a firm favourite for basics with myself and my 2 (female) colleagues. I have had only one top that has stretched (white cotton and I now sleep in it!), but it only cost me £3, so for that price I don't mind.</p> <p>What I love about Uniqlo is the range of colours they have. Their prices (in London) are cheap too, they often have great deals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103865 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:02:16 +0000 RoseandJoan 103865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*LOL* Dawn, Scotland was a huge factor in ordering these items, my office only has electric storage heaters and the temperature plummets. Plus DD1 is so toasty and warm running around the parks in November, but when I'm standing still watching I perish! </p> <p>Oh Angie, thanks for the warning, it's very disappointing that Uniqlo's standards have gone down hill recently, they are my go to website for basics. I will keep a close eye on the quality of the items when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103781 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:24:51 +0000 Dawn 103781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting stuff. I have some experience with base layers because for winter cycling, I use the 'three layer method' to keep warm- base layer made of 'wicking' technical material (generally polypropylene and merino wool), cycling jersey (polypropylene) and a rainjacket. Nice and toasty... </p> <p>The material combination in this seems quite good, generally 30-40% polyester which is good for wicking sweat away and keeping you warm. The other materials of acrylic, viscose &amp; elastane are also in most base layers but to a less proportion. Essentially they don't have wonderful insulation properties but they will make it soft and stretchy. </p> <p>Their claim about the base layer absorbing sweat rather than wicking it away from the skin to evaporate would worry me slightly if you wanted to use it during any sweaty activity. Generally thermal base layers work by air being trapped in air pockets in the fibres (check), by being layered under another top and by drawing moisture away from the skin and it being evaporated into air and the above layer (fail). It would worry me that these thermals don't do this but hold onto moisture instead. It could be a problem with their advertisement claim though because polyester is used in base layers as a wicking material.</p> <p>For the price, I would say go for it. It probably will be quite warm as I have worn my lightweight Helly Hansen layer alone in a house with broken heating during a snowstorm but as you're in Scotland, you'll probably find it useful.</p> <p>Hope this helped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103743 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:09:02 +0000 Angie 103743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! However, you could be too warm inside in this type of technology. The heat is very effective indoors! </p> <p>I was a Uniqlo fan but the adorable knit mod dress I purchased with YLF’ers in NYC earlier this year has stretched out, especially on the patch pockets. Uniqlo does not pass my quality control at the moment :0( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103694 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:17:20 +0000 RoseandJoan 103694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never had a problem with their sizing Medusa, I'm a UK 10-12 and usually order a medium. I would say the medium is slightly large on me at present so I'm sizing down for these items. I would probably layer over them so a little snug would not be a problem.</p> <p>When the items arrive (there is a UK postal strike at the moment) I will post back on the fit of these styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103678 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:44 +0000 medusa 103678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another question for Julie or others familiar with Uniqlo - are their size charts accurate? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/heat-tech-too-good-to-be-true#post-103668 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:43:24 +0000 medusa 103668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, thanks for posting this! I'm really really interested in trying this. I might try this for some basic tops.</p> <p>Khris, Uniqlo is definitely available in the US. They have a store in NYC. I also just went to<br /> <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqlo.com/us/</a></p> <p>where I could shop online in US prices. Looks like the tops are all $10.50-15.50, which is amazingly reasonable. </p>