Product Review: Merino Flutter-Trim Tunic

Merino Flutter-Trim Tunic
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Item 12435
Regular: $79.50
Now: $49.99

A big "thanks!" goes to Starla729 who shared with us her great review of this top:

The Merino Flutter Trim Tunic caught my eye as soon as it came out. It seemed like a twist on a basic that could fit right into my wardrobe. Being a catalog only item, I held off on ordering for a while, until a free ship code with a low enough minimum came out for me. I ordered the light pewter in a medium. I'm 5'6" and usually take mediums in tops.

Anyway, what I like about the tunic is the silk chiffon trim. It is very pretty and delicate, adding a nice detail to the sweater. The merino wool is very soft. The texture reminds me of the softness of the Portland Merino Cardigan. However, the wool in the light pewter color is very sheer.

Also, the v-neck on the sweater is very low for my liking. I tried putting a cami underneath to take care of the sheerness and low v, but the cami took away from the silk chiffon trim at the neckline. The two together just didn't seem right.

Lastly, I felt this tunic ran large. I almost felt I could size down to a small, and I never wear a size small in tops. I didn't feel the tunic had a lot of shape to it, it seemed a more boxy cut, and didn't define the waist enough for me. I'm not sure if that is just the tunic cut of the sweater or if sizing down would have helped. The length of the tunic hit about 6 inches past my waist.

Overall, I am disappointed with the sweater and it will be going back. It's a pretty piece, and I wonder if a darker color and sizing down would be more of what I am after.

"Thanks!" again to Starla729 for sharing with us her great review! Especially since this is catalog/online only item and I was wondering about the fit/ sizing of this sweater.

What are your thoughts on the Merino Flutter-Trim Tunic? Are you considering or already have purchased this sweater? If so, please share with us your reviews too! :)