Essentials has what you need to outfit your little ones in affordable, high-quality, and long-lasting everyday clothing. Our line of kids' must-haves includes cozy fleeces and oh-so warm puffer jackets to keep them bundled up when the temperatures drop, as well as school uniform-ready pants and polo shirts. Consistent sizing takes the guesswork out of shopping, and each piece is put to the test to maintain parent-approved standards in quality and comfort.
D**N
COMPARISON OF MULTIPLE TOPS FOR GIRLS (who are at that awkward in-between size)
My 23yo autistic daughter hates clothes shopping, a gene I suspect she inherited from me. She was due for new tops to go with her many shorts; since we live in Florida, tank tops are imperative much of the year.Here are the stats and requirements:- If she stands up very tall, she is almost 5’3”.- She weights around 115 pounds.- Her shirts have to be fun, not “blank”.- If she wears an adult small, the shirt is often proclaimed to be boring. Because it is boring.- If she wears a children’s L or XL or XXL, then we encounter the problem that these shirts are often made for girls who are stout but not yet developed. In short, they are too tight across the chest area.I imagine that many parents of girls find themselves in this exact position: Neither the girls’ sizes nor the women’s sizes fit properly. What follows is my review of our adventures trying to find some acceptable shirts. This review will cover all of the shirts; photos will be provided only of the specific shirt under which you are reading this review. You are looking at shirts #4 and 5.1. Level Up Retro Anime Manga Game Pixel Tank Top $21.995 starsFit/Size/Color : Women/Female Small/PurpleWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: The words “Level Up” are printed across the front of the tank top.VERDICT: A perfect fit! In addition, the words “Level Up” have special meaning to my daughter, so this shirt was a total hit.KEEPER2. How to Train Your Dragon 3 Hidden World Dragon Power Tank Top $22.994 starsFit/Size/Color : Women/Female Small/WhiteWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: White tank top with the words “Dragon Power” and four images of dragons.VERDICT: see belowKEEPERand3. How to Train Your Dragon 3 Hidden World Dragon Heroes Tank Top $22.99 5 starsFit/Size/Color : Women/Female Small/WhiteWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: White tank top with the words “Hometown Heroes" and six images of dragons.4 starsVERDICT: Both of these shirts were a hit! Not only does she love How to Train Your Dragon, but the fit was perfect. Note that both of them stink to high heaven of vinegar, a smell I am trusting will disappear once the shirts have been washed.KEEPER4. Amazon Essentials Girls' 3-Pack Tank Top, Shark/Aqua/Raspberry XL (12) $13.50WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Three tank tops. 1 in bright pink. 1 in light blue. 1 in light pink with sharks.3 StarsVERDICT: Too tight across the chest. Also, there were complaints because “most of the sharks are upside down!”REJECT5. Amazon Essentials Big Girls' 3-Pack Tank Top, Shark/Aqua/Raspberry, XX-Large $13.50WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: same as above2 starsVERDICT: Underarm gap that easily shows bra.REJECT6. Spotted Zebra Big Girls' 4-Pack Sleeveless Tank Tops, Cat/Bird, Large (10) $18.003 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Four tank tops, one with a cat and one with birds. I had to try.VERDICT: This was always going to be a stretch. Way too tight.REJECT7. Frozen Big Girls' Elsa Space Dye Top with Chiffon Inserts, Light Blue Heather, X-Large $11.712 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Frozen’s Elsa on an Elsa-blue t-shirt.VERDICT: The tightest shirt of all across the chest. Bra shows through across the back.REJECT8. The Children's Place Girls' Big Graphic Tank Top, Sojourn Blue 08862, XL (14) $12.712 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Denim-blue color (not fabric) with GIRL PWR and various images including flowers.VERDICT: Tight across the chest and hangs very poorly. Good luck getting your bra not to show.REJECT9. Amazon Brand - Spotted Zebra Girls' Big Kid 3-Pack Sleeveless Tank Tops, Sports, X-Large (12) $13.503 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Three tank tops. 1 with the solar system. 1 with the number 12. 1 plain white.VERDICT: Too tight.REJECT10. Amazon Brand - Spotted Zebra Girls' Big Kid 3-Pack Sleeveless Tank Tops, Sports, XX-Large (14) $13.502 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Same as above.VERDICT: The solar system shirt was really iffy. It was still tight, gapped at the armhole, and hung awkwardly. We put it in the maybe pile, but realized we’d have to give away the shirt with the 12 on it (who thought that was a good idea?) especially since my daughter already looks young and then I was informed that the plain white shirt was unacceptable because it was boring.REJECT11. Amazon Brand - Spotted Zebra Girls' Big Kid 3-Pack Sleeveless Tank Tops, Mermaid, X-Large (12) $15.903 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: 3 tanks tops. 1 says “CALL MY SHELL PHONE”. 1 has a mer-cat on it. 1 is light pink and plain.VERDICT: After our experience with the exact same brand, we skipped trying on this size and went straight to the XXL, belowREJECT12. Amazon Brand - Spotted Zebra Girls' Big Kid 3-Pack Sleeveless Tank Tops, Mermaid, XX-Large (14) $15.902 starWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: same as aboveVERDICT: Too tight and the arm hole was too large, allowing way too much visibility. A real pity because these were cute shirts.REJECT13. The Children's Place Big Girls' Tank Top, Blue 01617, XL (14) $11.212 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Dark blue tank top with large golden butterfly.VERDICT: Too tight across the chest and the bra straps show with minimal movement.REJECT14. The Children's Place Girls' Big Novelty Graphic T-Shirt, Pink Quartz XL (14) $12.065 starsWHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: White-winged unicorn on a pink shirt. There are many white sequins on the unicorn.VERDICT: Perfect fit. She loves it.KEEPER - and I bought a second shirt in black with a wingless unicorn on it.
A**S
Cute tank tops with appropriate coverage
These are perfect for this summer for my 8 year old daughter. The neckline is not too low and the arm holes are also not too big. I also like that these tank tops are long enough. It’s hard to find girls tank tops that are appropriate- seems like everything is tight, short, low neckline, or super big arm holes which show the rib cage. Not these. Just cute perfectly cut tank tops.
A**Y
Order size up
These shrunk terribly. Come out of the dryer curled up on the edges and wrinkled. Not the quality I hoped for.
W**Y
nice quality tanks
These are a nice quality cotton tank. The three pack is nice. The pink in the product picture looks more red, but it is a true dark pink. They fit nice and the curved hem looks nice. My daughter likes tanks with a thick strap so these were perfect. the fit is loose, not super tight like a lot of tanks out there.
R**L
Good quality cotton
Size L is a good fit for my average/lean 10 year old - roomy for the developing young lady- not form fitting. Comfortable and breezy for summer - she loves these; wears them to school and to sleep in. Well made and good quality cotton. We bought more colors!
M**E
Run extremely small
The girl we purchased this for wears a size 10. Luckily she is very petite... I saw the fabric content and decided to go up a size to xl... glad I did! These shirts all ran so much smaller than others I’ve bought.
K**N
Good value but get a size up
My daughter loved these, they just shrunk quite a bit in the wash. I’d buy a size up next time.
L**E
Great fit and value
I have twin 4 yr olds that are a bit tall and the XS fit perfect... kids approved of them too!
S**E
Fit as expected, good value
The fit is as expected. They're nice quality especially for the price and I'd like to see the same style in adult sizes.
T**E
My daughter love it
Didn't expect a lot but they are really amazing!They perfectly fit my daughter.Definately will buy again! Highly recommend
P**.
Good quality!
These vest tops are very well made and feel lovely and soft. Fit as expected for size. Just lovely.
A**N
Great quality
Bought these for my daughter, really great quality and hold shape and colour after washed.
G**E
Vest tops nice colours
They fit really nicely
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