Linea by Louis Dell'Olio

[designista]

Much to my surprise, the wrap-over top is a custom fit one me. I am 5'-4", top heavy, and ordered my normal Linea numerical size. The V-neck is not too low, lays perfectly on the body, doesn't pull, and does not require a camisole. The fit is sem-fitted, but a little more fitted in the waist on me.  There is not emough room for me to layer a sleeveless turtleneck, as Louis showed. The fit really looks custom, and doesn't look like the fit on any of the models.  You wouldn't know that it is the same top. 

[Somertime]

@designista   Thank you for your review!  I am eagerly awaiting mine in white and black.  I should have ordered the navy but I'll wait for my delivery first.  I am small busted so I was not concerned about the wrap over.  I'm pretty sure the V will be lower on me since I have nothing to lift it up............that's not a complaint!  I figure it will drape more and have a softer look and if it's low, I don't have a problem with that either!  What colors did you purchase?

[crazycockermom]

Nice review! Looking forward to getting my white one. I’m smaller on top so only ordered the white to see if it fit without gaping.

[clarika]

@designista, I completely agree , have same body type, and in my usual LINEA size , this fits perfectly ( without being too large around the waist) . Mine is in Navy (my fav) and am considering another colour. Do you have the latte/silver  embroidered skirt? would you consider wearing the black with it?

[designista]

@Somertime 

I ordered all three colors, and hoped for the best.  From the mesurements, sizing up was not going to work for me.  It was an all or nothing move. I hope your tops fit as well. This top is so flattering when it fits. I wish the models were in their proper sizes. 

[designista]

@clarika 

I would absolutey wear this top with the embroidered skirts. The black is a no-brainer, good idea! Thanks! I haven't thought about playing yet. The top is more sculpted to the body, and would not overpower the skirt. 

[designista]

One additional thought on bras and this top....I was wearing a front close bra that gives good separation. A push-up bra or one that creates cleavage may adversely afffect the fit of the surplice neck line, and cause it to pucker and not lay flat.

[Grammie Becky]

I received my white top today and it fits great in the body and shoulders. The only problem is the sleeve length. It needs to be about 4-5 inches to look good on me. When I was young the sales lady would always call them "bracelet length."  Reluctantly, I will need to return it☹️☹️☹️

[Grammie Becky]

Well, if I would read the blouses description it says it is bracelet length......sorry for the complaint about the length....still not very flattering on me......accentuates my hands too much which I do not like, so the jury is in deliberation😋😋😋

[crazycockermom]

Well, sadly I must say I was not crazy about how this fit me.  I love the substantial material and style, but I think I'm just too small up top.  I look like I'm wearing a top that I can't fill out.  I'm sure it'd look great on a different body type.  Oh well.  I bought plenty of other Linea items this season that I love.