Perfect Ribbed Mock Neck Top in Iced Espresso
$25 at LOFT (S) // Sutton Flare Pants (8) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5)
DETAILS: Our best-selling, super-soft cotton blend rib that’s seriously flattering. Mock neck. Elbow sleeves.
- 25″ long
- 92% Cotton; 8% Spandex
- Machine Washable
This is the top they paired with these pants, and it made sense, so I ordered it. It’s a very snug, body-con fit, but it’s soft and comfortable, and it works with these pants, although I feel like it could use a topper.
My issue is, it’s a little too long to leave untucked, but I don’t look great with tucked-in tops. Whether it’s tucked or not, you can see a bit of a muffin top. Maybe I need to size up to a 10 in the pants; they are a bit snug.
I tried adding a belt, which definitely helps finish the look, but I feel like the waistband hits my body at an awkward spot. While the 11 1/4″ rise is pretty high by most standards, and it’s comfortable to me, my actual waist is about 2 inches higher than that, so the waistband of the pants cuts across that fluffy belly area in a not so flattering way.
STYLE TIP: If I put a cardigan or jacket on top, to break up that harsh horizontal line, it would probably look nice, but I wouldn’t wear it just like this. I wish I’d thought to try that, I’ll try it today and update you. I want to try it with this jacket.)
VERDICT: Holding onto these pieces for now.
