The Z&V Shirt, two sizes. - YouLookFab Forum

The Z&V shirt was the first of my ordered items to arrive. I tried it on Friday at lunch and initially thought it fit. With a second look however, the neckline was too deep. The shoulders a bit too wide and there was more bulk under the arms and around the torso than I preferred. I immediately ordered the size small. It was miraculously still available and even more amazing it arrived today, 25 hours later. The small seems like a much better fit although maybe the sleeves are a tiny bit short. The bottom of the V neckline sits a full inch above the center of my bra. In the medium it sat right on the center of my bra. There is much less bulk while still having a nicely oversized silhouette and I love the pattern and color.

When I looked at the size chart for this top, my original guess for size was based on my chest circumference which is just shy of 36 inches. I was less worried about the hip measurements because of the style of the garment which has much volume and more at the bottom because of the gathered neckline and placket in back.

If you look at the size chart for Z&V on the Nordstrom website it seems misleading. According to their guide, I should take a size Large, 40 Fr...bust measurement 35-36, waist 28-29 and hip 38-39. My usually size in French garments has been either a 36 or 38. I decided to order the Medium (38) which is recommended for bust (33-34), waist (26-28), hip (36-37) .

All this to say, I think this garment runs quite large. The small, modeled here is supposedly for bust (31-33), waist (25-26) and hip (35-36).

Which size do you think is better...sorry the photos are not identical. The size small is the one where my hair is pulled back in front.

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2 years ago

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Veteran

I prefer the smaller, though it's a little hard to tell how much swing it has with the front tuck. Other than the shorter sleeves, is there anything that pulls or feels tight on it? The bigger size could also work, but that's my initial preference.

Tanya

I also prefer the smaller size. The sleeves are a little shorter, but the length looks still OK to me, and I much prefer the shoulder fit and neckline on the smaller one.

Aquamarine

If it’s comfortable and not pulling/tight anywhere, I say go with the smaller one. It’s beautiful on you.

kellygirl

They both look great. I prefer the one with the semi tuck—it looks less blousy through the body. Color and neckline is gorgeous on you!

Janet

(website)

They both look really good, but I think I’d go with the smaller for you. I decided to order the small too, just to be safe.

Kathie

I’m not seeing much difference in the shoulder fit and sleeve length, but the smaller size seems to fit much better through the torso.

kkards

#2, which I think is the small.

Beautiful colors.

rachylou

The smaller. The first pic is a lot of cloth to me.

Debbie

I like the smaller much better. It looks great and n you!

Joy

I like the smaller size best.

merwoman

Stunning colour for you! Another vote for size small.

UmmLila (Lisa)

I prefer the smaller size. I ordered the dress in this print, because I love the color (it loves you, I see), though I suspect it's going to end up being too long for me.

Z&V sizing can be unusual. I find their jackets and pants to run a bit small, but then the next size up is too big. Their blouses and sweaters often seem to run large.