Igigi sent me the Luella Plus Size Infinity Tunic in Emerald for review. Last weekend I decided to wear it on our day trip to Watertown, NY. We spent the day driving, shopping, and eating at the Olive Garden.
The day started off late, I might have accidentally slept in, I admit to nothing. It wasn’t really cold as far as the weather goes, not spring but comfortable with periods of rain and wind throughout the day. I wore a wool peacoat but was able to tolerate the weather for a few outside photos.
This is not my first Igigi top but it is a first for this fabric, a Viscose/Elastane which is soft and somewhat sheer. They doubled up on the fabric over the bust area but it was only one layer on the body. When I say sheer, I don’t mean completely see-through but thin if you hold it up to the light — and sheer enough that the wind blows through. An extra layer might have been warmer but perhaps would not flow quite as nice. This fabric was a fur magnet as soon as I took it out of its wrapping.
When I got to wrapping the ties I decided to go with a double wrap so I wouldn’t have a long tail sticking out from my coat. I like the concept of infinity tops but I feel all clumsy when it comes to putting them into action. I really didn’t know what to do with straps but after the fact I see I tied it differently than it was styled on the Igigi site. I am assuming they just crossed it once and tied a very long bow in back. Mine were so long I felt like I should double wrap it around me. Once tied it stayed in place all day and I pretty much forgot about it.
Over all I love the color and style but the fabric is not a favorite. If you like this one there are only a few sizes left in this style and it is reasonably priced at $68. I hope they continue with this style but experiment with different fabric and colors.
And with that, I leave you with a food p*rn photo from the Olive Garden (the food was amazing).
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This top is cute, and that food looks so good!
Jai, it really was soo good. LOL
That color is so pretty on you, but I’m also not a fan of that fabric. I feel like it’s too sheer and it clings in all the wrong places on me. I see it an you and it looks lovely; I put it on my and I look like the poop emojii – oddly triangle-ish with weird rolls. And are those stuffed mushrooms??? Hell yes!! I better get my booty to Olive Garden…..
Cathy, they were so good! I want to go back.
I do like the top but do notice what you said about the thickness of the top in the other areas. It is a pretty color!
Yeah, it’s definitely not one of my fave fabrics.
The colour is great. But I could not wear it without an “undershirt” or it would stick at me too (as Cathy said) and since Menopause, I seem to “smell” more during my hotflashes sweaty periods. And this material seems to increase that effect.
The top is cute and I love the colour but the fabric seems like it would be clingy, and difficult to care for.