black gathered top

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Originally uploaded by Stitch_Witch

This top's redeeming features are the color (solid black is slimming on anyone), and the material. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. I was tempted to buy it just to wear around the house. But enough about that, time for the critique: I'm not a fan of the cap sleeves for large arms - either go tank or t-shirt length. The square neckline - it's okay. I would have preferred a scoop, but we'll let it pass. A major complaint with plus-size clothing - NO SHAPE! Just because we're bigger doesn't mean we have to hide in tents. Some light ruching at the waist or a tie-string could have saved this top. And that also would have showed the ladies upstairs, which are completely lost in folds of fabric. Although I have to note that from my perspective (ie, looking down) there was a "channel" between the breasts. It may have just been the bra I was wearing, but it was strange.