Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Camisole, Pack of 4
J**.
A decent option for an important wardrobe staple
This is my first Amazon Essentials purchase and I was a little hesitant for moral reasons- but sadly Amazon’s methods of competition work and these camisoles were the best option I found in the colors I wanted. So these are good shirts but also I hate myself a little.That being said: Amazon suggested a size small, but after looking at the size chart and knowing I wanted a more form fitting silhouette I went with an extra small, which is often my usual size. (For reference, I am a 30C, so overall on the smaller side) This was the right choice for me. The shirt length was exactly what I was looking for in this world of cropped everything.The lightest color is slightly sheer, but the others don’t present any problems for me. All the colors seem true to photo and look good in real life.I do wish the fabric was softer. I have some sensory sensitivities and they don’t bother me, but they also aren’t as soft as I was hoping for. Perhaps after a few more washes they will break in a little, but as of right now, I wish they were considerable softer. That is a strict personal preference however, and I don’t think the average person would find them rough or uncomfortable.For anyone worried about straps breaking: I don’t know of any camisole or thin strapped shirt that doesn’t run that risk if you run it through a wash cycle. Amazon suggests hand washing, which is an option, but we all know we aren’t hand washing inexpensive tank tops from Amazon…So laundry bags are necessary. I recommend getting a lot of them and using them for anything that is strappy, lacy, or otherwise delicate. Bras, panties, camisoles, lingerie. I even use them for those little no-show liner socks so that they don’t get lost.Wash in laundry bags, with your bras and underwear, on delicate/hand wash cycles. That means low heat, low (or no) spin. Don’t use fabric softener (or use it infrequently and rinse well) because fabric softener will break down natural fabrics like cotton.Or hand wash (lol)TL;DR: good basic shirts in a variety of colors, morally questionable, hand wash or use a laundry bag on delicate.Edited: I’ve now had these for over two years (and have ordered additional colors) - I’ve experienced no straps breaking on any of the camisoles after countless wears and washes! On some of my most often worn shirts (we are talking sometimes every week sometimes multiple times per week) there has been some slight loss of elasticity in the straps and overall fabric of one. Some of the lighter colors have faded a bit or gotten a little dingy due to the multiple washes (and my slight laziness around color sorting tbh - I just don’t have that many white or light clothes!). I would say that the fabric has softened a bit, but the structure of the shirt means that it’s never going to be that soft Pima cotton or airy/draping bamboo that I basically want everything to feel like and that’s mostly a me problem. Overall over two years later I want to add that I still recommend these shirts, I have personally bought more and yes I still feel guilty about it.I can also say that because there was some (likely pandemic related) color and sizing issues when I bought my second and third sets of these that I can say that for someone who is 5’4”, a 28D/30C, and has a 25-26 inch waist/size two and is therefore a bit on the petite side I definitely prefer the extra small size, especially as I tend to wear them underneath other shirts often. Smalls do fit well however and if you are also in between sizes and unsure I recommend choosing based on fit preference. Because they are stretchy I can also wear a medium, though it’s definitely a looser look and I wouldn’t wear it under another top. A size large is definitely ill-fitting, gapping around the chest and hanging loosely around the ribs, waist, and hips. Because it was such a mess (duplicate colors and an assorted array of sizing) and during such a hectic time I did keep the large and will occasionally wear it tied up with an elastic to make it fit (its the only dark burgundy one that I received and the main color I was looking for!)
M**D
The warmest undershirt ever!
They are both thick and stretchy...perfect. hold up on repeated washings. Med fit me well for a snug fit. The warmest undershirt ever! Size runs on the small side. Great for days when weather changes, as i can shed my outer shirt and they still look great alone. Very worth the money :)
S**S
Comfortable and Versatile Camisoles at a Great Value
The Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Camisoles are a great staple for any wardrobe. The slim fit is flattering and they layer well under other clothing. The fabric is soft and comfortable, and the pack of four offers excellent value.I’m giving them four stars because, while they are well-made, the sizing can be a bit inconsistent, and they might shrink slightly after washing. Overall, they’re a solid choice for everyday wear.
F**N
Good Camisole Top and Price
I honestly didn’t expect to like these but was hopeful they would work out and… they did! These are thicker than I thought they would be and fit well. I purchased larger than my actual size because that makes them easier to get on with a shoulder injury. The straps are adjustable but not as much as I’d expected, like say with a bra strap. It may be that I got a larger size than my true size that this is less adjustable than I’d like, but they still fit and feel fine as they are. The only thing they lack for the the buxom ladies is a shelf bra. If they had included this they would be truly perfect! For the money these are a good buy and so I ordered a second set to wear around the house and under garments without a bra to obscure nips for modesty on colder weather days. They also make a great cool night top for sleeping in the summertime. I hope they continue making these and consider adding a shelf bra (for better support) or make another version/option with a shelf bra in the future.
V**C
Quality material, but gets a bit too close to the underarm area
The material feels nice and thick, not flimsy like other brands of affordable camisoles. The only criticism I have, which is pretty minor, is that the cut of it is such that it comes quite high up near underarms. It still fits fine without cutting into underarms.Therefore, if you are wearing a sleeveless top over the top of it, the camisole might be visible near the underarm region. Not a deal breaker for me, and this is more than compensated for by the quality material. The straps are adjustable but even at the tallest setting the camisole still goes closer to the underarm than I'd like.Sizing - the sizing is true to size. If you normally order mediums in Amazon clothing in general, then get a medium. I was wondering about this because some other brands of camis from other stores tend to run large. This is not the case here - it runs true to size or even a bit small. So get your normal size (at least, don't size down!!!)
M**K
Not bright white, runs small
The white of these shirts is as if they've been sitting in a plastic bag too long and yellowed. They are also super small. I wear a size xs and got a small and they are tight.They are super soft and thick.
M**E
They fit wonderfully!
The straps have sliders, the material is soft and stretchy. Decent quality. I have ordered these 4 x already.
R**N
Good comfortable soft basic cami
My favorite thing about these camis is that it isn't anything different than a normal cotton cami I had come to expect, which is turning out to be quite rare these days. The size was correct according to the size chart, the material is not super thin also not crazy thick, It's cotton so it doesn't ride up it stays well, And it's not too long or too short.I wear these under my work shirts everyday so it's a important staple in my life and strangely enough I was having a very hard time finding a classic well manufactured inexpensive Cami that I feel like used to be widely available.I tried several before this and they all had issues of one kind or another, these are so good actually I'm going to order another pack before anything changes or they're not availableHighly recommend for a medium weight cotton basic cami
L**
Muy recomendables
Colores como en la foto, buen algodón, muy frescas
C**N
Will buy again!
Surprisingly, pretty good quality. Thick material and stretches well but will not loose shape after a few washes. Colours are true to pictures and are true to size. Long enough to be tucked into jeans. Great layering piece for Canadian winters!
W**P
Quality
Wow, for the price the quality of these camisoles was a pleasant surprise. Thick, soft fabric and very well made!
A**R
Loved these camisoles
I loved my camisoles ! Exactly what I looked for ! I usually T-shirts of size S or M and I wear professional buttom downs of size M. I ordered camisoles of size M and I am very satisfied.
L**X
Love these cammies
These are actually better quality than I expected. I have had these for several months now. They are holding up well following many turns in the washer and dryer. I would definitely purchase these again, if needed.I am vertically challenged. Most cammies fit me like a tunic that comes a few inches below my bum and I have to hem them up to not have bulges showing under my jeans, leggings, etc. These were pleasantly shorter and stop just at the mid to lower behind area. It is so refreshing to find clothing made with some consideration for us shorter individuals.
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