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Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

Julie_23 — Mon, 16 May 2016 08:25:54 GMT

For the TSV, if between sizes, would you recommend sizing up or sizing down?

Thanks for any recommenations.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

truffle — Mon, 16 May 2016 09:44:10 GMT

When it comes to a top you need to make sure it fits well in the bust measurement otherwise it will pull too tightly across your chest. If going up a size to achieve this makes the garment too big in the waist and/or hip; all I can say is not every style is meant for every body.

Here's another suggestion. If you size down for a better fit in the waist and/or hip you could maybe wear a minimizer bra to get a good fit through the chest. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.

I often have to pass on a garment because I know it just won't look good. I'm a bit surprised at the chest measurement for this TSV as it seems on the small side especially because there are 2 layers of fabric. I myself am going to pass on this item.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

circles — Mon, 16 May 2016 10:40:00 GMT

I would check out the fit on the models...at the midnight hour i noticed one of the thinner models had the blouse on and it seemed too tight on the arm...something i would not be comfortable with...

Perhaps she did what truffle said...better to have a good fit in the body part...so the model sized down...

Me, i like room..even if it means the top is a bit loose in the body..so i would automatically size up...

Good luck with whatever you choose...Hope you like it..

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

brbfromTX — Mon, 16 May 2016 10:45:00 GMT

For me, personally, I usually need to size up in Issac's clothes. The TSV is really pretty, but I don't believe it would look nice on my body type. I am small through the bust and big in the tummy. In fact, I'm having to return one of Issac's gorgeous dresses due to being not suited for my body-type. I hope you enjoy your purchase, as the tops are really cute.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

winamac1 — Mon, 16 May 2016 11:23:47 GMT

@brbfromTX wrote:
For me, personally, I usually need to size up in Issac's clothes. The TSV is really pretty, but I don't believe it would look nice on my body type. I am small through the bust and big in the tummy. In fact, I'm having to return one of Issac's gorgeous dresses due to being not suited for my body-type. I hope you enjoy your purchase, as the tops are really cute.

I'm the odd one out. I do not like this TSV at all. I didn't think anyone looked good on it, and I did not like the sleeve length. I thought the fit was off on everyone. I think one needs to be super small in the waist with an average-sized bust to pull this off. I agree with you--you can't be huge busted or small busted to look good in this due to how it fits.

The colors are lovely though.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

apple1964 — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:18:00 GMT

I ordered this special value top in three colors. And I love this top the style and the lace. I stay with my size small in IM fashions. And they fit me true to size.[I ordered white, yellow and black].

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

Kardi — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:27:33 GMT

Personally I order to the larger size in his tops. I am between a S and M, and have found his tops to be more fitted, especially in the arms. In Susan Graver, almost always a S for me.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

SharkE — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:57:18 GMT

Word to the wise. Size up in Isaac and Linea clothes. Check to see if it's 'fitted' or 'semi-fitted'. Fitted is only for the flat chested and no fat back or bra side fat folks. No shoulders either. If your Halle Berry, then, bless you.

If anything I get from those 2 is a tad loose on the hip I wash in warm water and see how much it conforms, if it's still not a custom fit for my odd shape body then I'll throw in dryer for a few minutes till I get it exactly way I want it.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

bri20 — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:29:59 GMT

The better fit for me with Isaac is to size up.

I bought the TSV in Cadet Navy. I love that Cadet Navy that he does.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

ROMARY — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:36:53 GMT

If we have slim upper arms, I'd stay with our normal size. If not, then size up. It looks as though this lace top hangs very nicely and is very forgiving because of the lace. Enjoy!

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

SharkE — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:55:39 GMT

Looks scratchy to me. Antonella, looks nice, though.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

hopi — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:58:17 GMT

@Julie_23

It looks like the TSV is pulling at the bust on some of the models. Because it is lace

you should go up.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

equss — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:59:23 GMT

I wish they would say if the garment measurements for the chest are for the lining or outer layer of lace. If it is the lace I would order up a size- if it is for the lining I would go with the regular size. I am an xs in logo but think Id be a sm in Isaac?? I do think it is cute but when I am unsure on sizing I tend not to order.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

SharkE — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:00:33 GMT

EVERYBODY on there whether hosts or models all wear one to 2 sizes to small. Nobody will allow themselves comfort. LOL

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

TY — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:17:15 GMT

This particular IM TSV lace top will also be a showstopper in Canada near the end of the month so I was interested in how this looked on the models and hosts. I think model Jackie is wearing the top too small but I don't know what size she's wearing and it looks snug on host Jayne too. I also think it looks short in the front. I don't think this is flattering on someone with a larger bust or fuller upper arm either.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

misschristy — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:31:33 GMT

I've found the opposite in IM's clothing. I could never size up as I think they run large much of the time. I wear a 6 or 8 and usually get a small, but occasionally an XS.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:41:31 GMT

@Julie_23 wrote:

For the TSV, if between sizes, would you recommend sizing up or sizing down?

Thanks for any recommenations.

@Julie_23

I didn't see the presentation but read the description page. This is a lined top that appears to be woven, NOT a knit, which means there won't be a lot of "give". Also, it has no spandex, it's described as Fitted.

I would be a lot more comfortable with it being a tad larger than a bit smaller and be constantly fidgeting with it. JMO

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

lulu2 — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:49:14 GMT

@winamac1 wrote:

I'm the odd one out. I do not like this TSV at all. I didn't think anyone looked good on it, and I did not like the sleeve length. I thought the fit was off on everyone. I think one needs to be super small in the waist with an average-sized bust to pull this off. I agree with you--you can't be huge busted or small busted to look good in this due to how it fits.

The colors are lovely though.

No you are not. In addition to sleeve length, the seam under the bust is not particularly flattering. It looks like a bridesmaid's dress (from the 80's) cut off for additional wear.

Based on the IM lace maxi dresses I received, I'm sure the quality of the lace is nice.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

Lipstickdiva — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:08:26 GMT

Now that I see this, I don't like it at all.

Isaac did a knit version of this top last year. It was just a This Day Only last week. I ordered it and the top was very ill-fitting and ended up in the donation bag very quickly. It was not one of my better purchases.

On the knit version, the fit was very off in the arm/shoulder/bust areas. It pulled through my upper arms and across the bust darts but was big across the neck and shoulders. It gaped at my neck. So I couldn't go up a size for the arms and bust to fit because the neck and across my shoulders would have been huge.

The seam on the peplum isn't at the natural waist. It cut me right through my abdomen and that wasn't flattering at all plus it just felt off. That seam should have been lowered to hit at the natural waist, not cut you in half.

If one carries weight through the mid-section, I think this would be horrible because that seam is going to cut right through the extra in that area and really emphasize that.

Re: Isaac Mizrahi - if between sizes, size up or down?

nikkimom — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:46:58 GMT

Something too bridesmaid about it . The fit is a tough one for the masses. If you are a large and up itneeds to be a little longer to balance th e wideness of the body after looking at Jackie.