Woo! I loooove these! (Excuse my excitement over the first online apparel order that has ever come out 100% up to optimistic expectations!) These are awesome. Really.
I kinda live in my pajamas- also in Phoenix, an oven. Lightweight & loose comfort go hand in hand here. These nail it. And, they are buttery soft. The silk lining around the neck & short ends is a fabulous touch of extra “luxury”. Makes you feel a bit fancier in your jammies… and I’m struttin’ around w/ some matching slippers that were also a success order, to boot- I’m on the sold train.
What is great- the fit is near perfect for me. I have a personality build w/ a heavier top & pencil bottom- every woman’s worst nightmare to find flattering but properly fitting clothing. And SETS- why even bother?! Well, bother with this one. I don’t think you can go wrong w/ the fit, doesn’t matter what your body build is. Each size will fit accordingly & comfy, if they’re all made like the set I received.
The waistband has elastic that is not at all constricting or too loose. (And, I have virtually no hips, elastic to rely on is the first thing I scrutinize!) The length of the shorts makes me feel a little like Gramma at the golf course; they hit me right at mid-knee. However this may differ for one blessed with the ability to reach the top shelf. The length probably hits better for those taller than 5’-3”. But they’re comfortable & the rest of the good things I explained.
The top- love it, too. Disregarding my emotional relationship w/ it not making me magically look proportionate, it really does fit true to it’s size. I truly am an XL on the top, while frustratingly M from hips down. I ordered this set in XL & think that was a good option. It’s not baggy, actually does look flattering & a darker color definitely helps to give a more “slim” appearance! But I was going for fit & comfort- nailed it.
So, unless you want to compromise comfort for looks- I’d suggest ordering true to your size. These are the most comfortable I’ve ever had. If I was aiming to nail it in both departments, I’d maybe opt for the smaller size to show those assets a bit more- I’m sure they’re still comfy with that bit of a hug. So if this is a gifting purpose- gauge by who you are giving to! Some are content w/ Netflix & chill while others need their Insta-worthy spa snap… pick accordingly & consider the audience when opting to gift clothing (which you probably should not be doing in the first place unless you know their exact size & preferences). But, if you are opting for YOLO or treating yo self- do it & pick what you feel comfortable indulging in.
Now I’m going to go add these to my wish list in a different color so my family can at least gift me the clothing I actually want this year. Do yourself the same favor.
Update: I practically live in these! Ordered another pair in blue & they are also fantastic! And, with constant wear on the initial set, they’ve held up above expectation. Repeatedly washed & well loved- still looking & feeling new.
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