For size reference, I’m 5’3”, generally wear XS or S depending on brand, shirt style, etc. I have a small frame with ~36C chest. Bought a S in this and it fit fine. Definitely not ultra snug, rather pretty loose. At first I was really disappointed, thinking that as a base layer it was supposed to be like 2nd skin, and considered returning it but didn’t have time before leaving for a trip in a couple days. In the end, I’m happy about the fit. Perhaps an XS would’ve fit a bit more snugly, but more likely it would’ve been too tight and the sleeves too short. I had a little trouble finding a few tops in my closet to wear over this that fit in a comfortable-enough way but that’s really only bc apparently I like to wear my tops kind of tight-fitting. So if you don’t have any roomy tops that you can wear over this base layer, or if you prefer your base layer to cling a little more snugly, you might opt for a smaller size of this shirt if you’re on the cusp of the sizing.
As others have pointed out many times, it is extremely thin, like hosiery. I too wondered how it could possibly do its job of keeping me warm but as another reviewer said, this product shouldn’t be judged by its cover. Plus although it may have the appearance and thinness of hosiery, fortunately it FEELS nothing like hosiery. I wouldn’t have been able to tolerate that feel. But this top is wicked soft and smooth, not at all scratchy or having that wire scouring-pad feel of hosiery. I also really liked that this was thin enough to take up very little space for packing as we were trying to travel light.
I’m really glad I decided to keep it. This top turned out to be fantastic for a cold weather vacation, worn as a base layer. In the end I had some tops/sweaters that had enough room to spare in putting on over this one and I was happy as a clam wearing it almost every day during a 9-day trip in 40-45 F temps. I’ve always lived in balmy FL and have no clue how to dress properly for cold weather, but staying warm was a big deal for me to be able to enjoy the trip so I was really putting a lot of confidence in this thing and it actually came through! It’s only a base layer - and a lightweight one at that - so naturally I had a sweater on top, and a thick fleece jacket over that but honestly I think it was the base layer (not the sweater or fleece) that made the biggest difference in being able to stay warm. I’m thrilled that it worked out.
FYI I ordered the matching bottoms (Terramar Women's Thermasilk Pointelle Pant) with the same satisfactory result, as well as a MIDweight base layer set (32Degrees Women's Heat Thermal top and bottoms) for the slightly cooler days (30-40 F).
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