Saint James® for J.Crew striped sweatshirt

This Saint James sweatshirt is gorgeous. Major issues though. I bought the navy and the red. The red is more burgundy. Anyway they are so pretty. I’ve never written a review on an article of clothing and chosen the Runs Very Small section. This sweatshirt runs so small that even 2 sizes up was small. It sits at the waist and also shrinks in the wash another size or two! I am 5’8”, 130lbs and normally size small or 4-6. I ordered a large and still small, barely doable.. I tried it on before washing and after. It is such a pretty piece that I think they could fix some issues and the sweatshirt would be a hit. If I’m paying TOP dollar then I expect serious quality. I wanted to love it so much I ordered three different sweater sizes. :/

I was so excited to find a nice red color sweatshirt, but once I tried it on I was disappointed. I ordered a larger size after reading the reviews but even then it was too tight and uncomfortable. This item would only fit women with very boyish figures. If you are slightly curvy, skip it. If you have a large bust and small bottom, then it might fit but I can’t imagine horizontal stripes be very flattering on large busted women. This sweater almost seems irregular. I normally wear size 38 European and I’m 5.2”. Ordered this in a medium but it was too tight on the bottom and too roomy in the bust. If I go up one more size then the sleeves will be too long. Good quality but the fit is way off. I have other items in this brand that fit fine.

Got the pink. It is a lovely shade with blue undertone. Received many compliments. The material is nice and not bulky. Per other reviews, sized up to small. I might have sized up to a medium but wanted to take it on a trip.