  My least Favorite top, 3.14.2013
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| Reviewer: Kelly W. (Hawthorne, Ca) |
| This top is really wide in the shoulders and exposes your bra straps. The material is very "slippery" and won't stay put on my pants. This top always slides up and I'm constantly pulling it down. The design is really cute and even though I'm too lazy to send it back, I won't be wearing it very often. |
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Do Not Hesitate with This Blouse!, 2.19.2013
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| Reviewer: Rita Collen (Racine, WI) |
| This revamped version of the Melrose Mesh Top gets high marks in all areas! The neckline (although some may find it a bit low) is appropriate for work or social wear without a cami underneath. This top can be adjusted to be more or less modest as needed. The shoulders and sleeves are comfortable, but not baggy. The length of this top is great for wearing with pants, jeans or skirts. I vary from size to size in Kiyonna clothes, depending on the style; however, I was able to get this blouse in the same size as my Betsey Ruched Dress. The mesh fabric will be just as wearable this spring and summer as it is for fall and winter, making it a nice investment piece. Based on some previous reviews, I waited for a while before purchasing this blouse. Now I wish I had bought it right away because it is one of the most versatile additions to my wardrobe this season. This top never fails to draw compliments every time I wear it! |
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Not at all as pictured, very low quality fabric, 12.20.2012
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| Reviewer: CM (Tampa, FL) |
| I ordered this in two colors and was very disappointed. They just arrived yesterday and I sent them back this morning. I liked the look of the mesh shoulders and the bow front; it's a cute style, so I was sad I couldn't make it work. I ordered a 0x, I'm between a 36DD and a 36E and there were at least 3 inches of extra fabric bunching up around the bust. I was so confused that I looked up one of the model's measurements and my bust is about 3 inches bigger than hers, so I can't understand where all this extra fabric is coming from; it must be pinned on the model. The waist fit fine, but the material is very thin and unforgiving; also felt/looked very cheap. My husband compared the black top to the type of fabric you'd find on a children's Halloween costume. It is extremely itchy and rough. I've tried a few items from Kiyonna now and I have to say overall it's hit or miss. Some pieces are absolutely lovely and worth the cost, other pieces look like they can't even be from the same retailer. This piece falls into the latter category and even if it fit properly I can't say the price is reasonable due to the fabric. As a side note, I think return shipping should be free...especially in the plus size market. Getting a good fit is hard and if you have consistency issues(as Kiyonna does, judging from the other reviews), as a company you should own that and not have the customer pay for your mistakes. Having to spend an additional $10 and losing the money I paid for shipping was a little hard to swallow. |
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Gorgeous, but way too low cut, 12.4.2012
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| Reviewer: Elizabeth Ballinger (Allentown, PA) |
| I love this top. The fabric (polka-dot), the fit, the style, but WOW was it low cut. So low cut it showed the cups and center of my bra. I checked every photo on this site and on no one was it as low cut as it was on me. Tried adjusting the tie/bow, tried adjusting how it sat on my shoulders, no dice. It's so fitted there's no way to wear it with a tank and honestly, I think it ruined the look to do so. Going back. Really, really disappointed. |
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One of my very favorite tops!, 11.20.2012
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| Reviewer: Elana Carello-Rabiner (Cranston, RI) |
| I just lost some weight so had to re-stock my Kiyonna! I bought this one in a 2x and it is perfect. I get so many compliments on it, it's crazy! I highly recommend this top! It is not a loose top, maybe some are not used to that, but I don't find it tight, it's just form-fitting. Love love love!!!!! |
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Sizing Chart is Inaccurate, 10.30.2012
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| Reviewer: Sara Fernandez (Miami, FL) |
| This was my first order from Kiyonna. The top is lovely, but I followed the size chart when ordering and was very disappointed to find that it is totally inaccurate. I ordered a 0X and couldn't even get the blouse past my head. It looked like it might fit a size 6 or 8, at best. This was true for the whole box of clothes I ordered, but I am going to give the company another try by going up to sizes. If that doesn't work I'll chalk it up to experience! |
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Very cute blouse, 10.28.2012
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| Reviewer: Rina (Port Saint Lucie, FL) |
| I originally ordered this blouse several months ago in leopard and had to size up because of the fit reviews which were very accurate. I ordered this blouse again in the polka dot and got my correct size; I'm happy to say it fits well. Love the polka dot print. My only issue is the edge of this blouse around the shoulders is wide so sometimes its shows my bra strap which I find myself adjusting constantly; also the sleeves are very sheer so be careful if you are wearing a ring or watch that you don't snag the sleeves. |
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Fail--not true to size at all, 8.4.2012
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| Reviewer: New Girl (St. Paul, MN) |
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I ordered three different tops, including this one. All the same size and I couldn't even get this one on over my chest. The other two look great. So disappointing as the blue is so stunning.
*Hi, it’s Ashley here at Kiyonna! Just wanted to post some exciting news...Our Melrose has been re-vamped and fits true to size and has a little more length. No need to size up anymore. Just order the size you usually wear and get ready to turn heads. |
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Itchy and tight., 7.19.2012
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| Reviewer: GoingLoopy (Oklahoma City, OK) |
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I made the mistake of not reading the reviews and ordered this in my usual size. Bad idea. It went on, but the results were far from flattering. The sleeves were tight, the neckline was way low, and the torso was like a sausage casing. The sleeves and torso may have been fixed by sizing up, but I was afraid that if I did so, it would be too big in the bust. I would have given it a shot since the style was cute and I loved the leopard print, but the fabric was stiff and itchy and required dry cleaning. Also, I'm smaller-busted with a long torso and this was too short. I wanted to like this, I wanted something sassy for going out, but this is just a "no" for me.
*Hi, it’s Ashley here at Kiyonna! Just wanted to post some exciting news...Our Melrose has been re-vamped and fits true to size and has a little more length. No need to size up anymore. Just order the size you usually wear and get ready to turn heads. |
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Cute!, 7.12.2012
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| Reviewer: Beverly (Liverpool, NS) |
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Very adorable top and classy. I purchased the polka-dot print. At 5'8", I wear a size 16 and I'm a 38DD and found the 1x fit me perfectly. I love the ruching and the neckline. Although it's a bit 'plunging', it can easily be pinned for modesty. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I found it slightly shorter than I wanted, in the torso (I have a long torso) and the material is a little itchy.
*Hi, it’s Ashley here at Kiyonna! Just wanted to post some exciting news...Our Melrose has been re-vamped and fits true to size and has a little more length. No need to size up anymore. Just order the size you usually wear and get ready to turn heads. |
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