Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Try On Report: SE CRB and new Run: Record Breaker Jacket

I tried on the new SE Cool Racerback and was disappointed in the fit. The scoop neck didn't scoop down as much as a regular CRB (especially in the flush, the black was better) and the fit was very boxy in the waist in the front. I thought the view from the back was fine, though. I tried sizing down to see if that helped with the waist but then the sheer luon doesn't sit right in the back and clings to your lumps and bumps, like in this photo:

The SE CRB also had zig zag stitching around the neckline and armholes which I really don't care for. I did like the lightweight feel of sheer luon on my lower back but I just didn't like how the tank looked on. I did end up buying a static black CRB. The Newport store had static CRBs in a lot of colors Oasis, Plum, Very Violet, Gray, and Black. However, I think there were mostly only larger sizes left except for the Oasis. They also had a small markdown rack out with quite a few crops like Stills and random running crops on it with a few tops and shorts and some stuff for the guys.


I also tried on the Run: Record Breaker Jacket and like a lot of people, found it a bit snug in the shoulders and chest. I think it's probably TTS as a to and fro jacket, but when I pumped my arms to pantomime running, it pulled across my chest and felt snug. The hood zips away, which I like. It's pretty steeply priced at $168 and a pass for me.



I also tried on the Coal No Limit tank and I think it runs a bit larger in the circle mesh tunic portion, definitely larger than the Flush version and maybe similar to the Aruba. The store didn't have a size 10 Flush for me to compare but the Coal seemed looser fitting in the hips than the Flush I bought last week. The bra is not extra stretchy or loose fitting and fits TTS.  I seriously considered getting it, but figured I can live with two No Limit tanks.