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Browse all Citizens of Humanity jeans →Loretta Ruffle Top in Optic White
The verdict
A ruffle-detail top at premium pricing; only justified if the editorial styling aligns with your occasion wear and you value heritage production.
Fit
Ruffle detail typically adds volume to the chest or hem area; Citizens of Humanity's execution will be refined but not haute couture. Fit runs relaxed; size true for the intended silhouette or size down if you prefer closer proportions.
Quality
Ruffle construction adds hand-finishing complexity, which accounts for the $268 USD price. Seams carrying the ruffle detail are stress points; anticipate minor fraying at ruffle edges after 15-20 washes.
Is the price fair?
At $268 USD, the ruffle detail and heritage collection positioning command a premium. Value is present if the styling fills a genuine occasion-wear gap in your rotation; otherwise, you're overpaying for a top that offers limited styling versatility.
Best for
Someone seeking a night-out or dinner-date top with editorial detail who has occasion wear in regular rotation and doesn't mind special care.
Care
Hand-wash or delicate cycle in cool water; ruffles are prone to pilling and stress, so minimize agitation and line-dry.
How this take was made: generated from this listing and Citizens of Humanity's track record in this line — we haven't hand-tested this exact item, and we never invent specs we can't verify. Price is pulled from the store and may drift. How we review →