…………….THE WISTERIA TANK in WHISPER KNIT, A255148, works perfectly with the COBALT TILE SKIRT, actually ALL of the new tank colors were colored to work back to the skirts. I want to discuss the name WISTERIA………Is this tank the exact color of the other Wisteria WK pieces avail…….the answer is NOT EXACTLY. This tank is slightly deeper and slightly bluer, but as you can see in the photos with the WISTERIA CARDIGAN tied around the neck, they are very close and definitely TONAL……The COBALT in the skirt does have a decidedly purple cast…..that is why the “Wisteria” works so well…….The tank is approx. 25 inches long, but I must say one thing about Whisper Knits…..they are very stretchy….so if you wanted it to be a little longer you just need to pull it down a little….not too much or it will ride up, but you certainly can get more length out of it. Likewise if you prefer it shorter…then with your hand you can ease it up a little……I’m not talking inches, but a half inch to three quarters of an inch for sure…………….This is not your TYPICAL TANK. The bandings on the tank are wider than usual. There is one 1 1/2 band which creates the armhole, and a 1 1/4 inch band creating the slightly scoop/square neckline. The bottom is finished off with a 1 3/4 inch tubular band. All of these measurements are approx. The SPECIAL bandings and how they are placed on the garment is what makes THIS TANK SPECIAL…………………I would like you to notice the four smaller photos at the upper right…..The two photos to the extreme right, top and bottom, show the sweater on the mannequin the way it is meant to be worn, and then below that photo is a photo with the sweater reversed….creating a higher neckline.. The two photos to the left of them show how the back would look wearing the sweaters this way………NOW…….I am not saying wearing the sweaters BACKWARDS will work for everyone. If you have a large chest it may not work…..but it’s worth a try…..Certainly under jackets and cardigans you will have a better chance……but then again it might work even if you have a large chest…..you’ll have to try……I just thought I should bring this to your attention so you might have more possibilities of wearing it….especially for those of you who prefer a higher neckline………As for sizing …stay with the size you would normally buy in a WK tank…YOU DO NOT WANT to size up from your normal size….The armhole should fit against the body….no gaping!………Personally, I love the “WISTERIA TANK” worn with the new TILE PRINT SKIRT and the BLACK WK CLASSIC BUTTON FRONT CARDIGAN….It has a lot of PIZZAZZ!……………As a separate color to add to you wardrobes….you will see WISTERIA goes with many many bottom colors….Gray or pewter as in the pewter crepe pant, navy, black, espresso, walnut and coffee bean, dark tan, twig chino, olive, WHITE and so many more………………………scroll down…………………………………………enjoy……………….much Love……………Louis
OMG. FINALLY!!!! Thank you!!!!!
This hits on all cylinders for me. LOVE the more updated cut. It’s been a long time coming. LOVE the tubular hems, which are sooooo much better than the ribbed knit edge (unless, of course, it is a waist whittling version). The color palette is superb. I got every color.
Ooh, athletic looking. Bra snaps will help hide the bra straps. You know those embroidered little attachments that snap under the strap. But it would have had to been done in manufacturing.
Will either the Wisteria or the Jade go with the blue/green medallion print skirt from a few years back? Thanks!
Dear cjmcp….I’m sorry but I no longer have those samples to check…..Wisteria maybe but the Jade was not in that print
Thank you for showing the tank “backwards” for those who prefer the higher neckline. Since women are definitely doing this already with Linea tanks, it’s very helpful to see how this particular design (beautiful) and cut of tank would look worn backwards. It looks very Audrey Hepburn-ish.
Good morning Louis,
I see you have mentioned the banding at the shoulders and wonder if a normal bra will work for this tank top or should a person wear a strapless bra to prevent strap drop?
Are the bands at the shoulder large enough in width to hide bra straps?
Regards,
Chris
Dear Chris….I have to say I was not present when this piece was fit on the actual model. I did see it on the dress form, but of course they don’t wear bras….That is usually taken care of on the live fit model. The fit technicians are always aware of covering the bra straps, and I have no reason to think that wasn’t taken under consideration when they fit this piece, but on Monday I will forward your inquiry to the fit technicians ands see if any special undergarments are required, but i doubt it.
Thank you! 🙂