Ruched Long Sleeve T-Shirt

I ordered a large, my usual size in activewear. This top is very form fitting, even the sleeves. V neck is a tad lower than I thought it’d be. I don’t think it’d be appropriate for Pilates. I’m returning the large I purchased as I do not care for tight exercise clothing. I’ll reorder the x large and see how it fits but will use for daytime wear vs athletic. I’m surprised Zella keeps making their tops soooo tight. Is their demographic really wanting that?

I don't see how anyone can be happy with this top. I got both the white and the pink and I can see my hand through both colors. Sad because that palest pink is lovely. Second, this top is too long and isn't constructed so you can use the ruching to scootch it up in any way that flatters. I'm 5'4.5" and about 145 lbs. I wear a 36B/34C bra and am in between a Medium and a Large, so ordered a Large. If you are really tall, say 5'8" or over, you may love this. If you have a very long torso, you may also love this. If you are very busty, like I was before breast cancer, your DDD breasts may work with this top. I had a lot of excess fabric at the top but it was snug around the hips. I could pull it down, but it rode up. It isn't ruched in the back, so it shows your bra and everything else. I have many Zella tops and pants from a few years back. The quality of those is still aces and the size Larges are big on me. I'm glad to see some form fitting tops from Zella again. But it appears they've cut corners and it shows. Cheap, cheap, cheap. Very disappointed.

I wanted to love this top as I'm in need of a cute fitted long sleeve top for walks/hikes on cooler days. Tencel in this case felt like hot polyester and doesn't work with humid San Diego weather (any time of year here). Might work in different climates. Would love a cotton blend (mostly cotton). Fit was good and cute though.