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Browse all Citizens of Humanity tops →Caralyn Tank in White
The verdict
Fit
Striped tanks from this line tend to fit true to size with a standard sleeveless cut. The Anthracite Stripe suggests a neutral base.
Quality
The price reflects the brand's positioning rather than exceptional fabrication for a striped tank. Quality is solid but not materially higher than mid-market stripes.
Is the price fair?
Overpriced for what's essentially a printed or stripe detail tank. You're paying primarily for the brand and the seasonal collection markup.
Best for
Only if this specific stripe pattern and brand matter to your aesthetic and budget allows it; otherwise, better value exists elsewhere.
Care
Machine wash inside-out in cold water to protect stripe clarity; lay flat to prevent stretching.
Fit check: Citizens of Humanity
Runs largeCitizens of Humanity tends to run about half a size large and stretches with wear, so most owners size down for a fitted look.
A stylist's sizing guide reports the brand "generally run[s] about half a size large" and that owners "expect about an inch of stretch in the waistband after a few hours of wear," advising those between sizes to go down one. Hands-on reviewers back this up across cuts: one who ordered her chart size in the Horseshoe jean found it loose and repurchased a size down, and a shorts reviewer says the relaxed styles "run really big" and always sizes down. The caveat owners flag is line-level: relaxed and baggy cuts run largest, while high-rise styles fit closer to true size — and older forum threads on the skinny-era styles were more mixed.
Sizing advice: Size down one if you're between sizes or want a snug fit — especially in relaxed and baggy cuts, which stretch and loosen with wear; stay true to size only if you want the intentionally slouchy look.
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What owners report about Citizens of Humanity tops
Reviewers describe the tops as comfortable and well made, and buyers of the ribbed henley call it high quality with a flattering, close fit. Sizing feedback is split by style: some owners find the henley runs small, while the rib tank is reported by some to run big. A recurring hesitation is price, with one reviewer saying it is nice but not amazing enough to justify the cost.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the soft ribbed fabric and how well made and comfortable the tops feel.
- Watch out for
- Several owners question whether the tops are worth their fairly high price.
- Sizing
- Fit runs by style, so check the specific piece: some report the henley runs small while the rib tank can run big.
About Citizens of Humanity's tops line as a whole. Sources: Varra Henley — Citizens of Humanity (Evereve)
