* American Apparel reference thread *

*brittany* · Jul 28th, 2008, 08:47 PM

whew, havent been on here in a few days!

pinkgoldfish - ive been eyeing that top too, it looks so cute!

kittykittycatcat - i love the raglans! they are a bit on the short side. im 5'4 and when i first put them on i thought they were kinda short (i like my tops long). ive gotten used to them tho and i really do live in them! i wear them as much as i can

i got the tri blend raglans (large) in athletic grey and tri indigo. layed flat they measure about 23-24 inches long and about 22-23 inches wide if that helps. they drape very nicely. honestly u should probably try them on in the store... especially since ur taller cuz the length is a bit of a problem. itd be great if they were available in different lengths...

Katerina. · Jul 30th, 2008, 11:23 AM

does anyone know if the sizing on these two are the same? the short sleeve v-neck and the short sleeve deep v-necks? THANKS.

http://store.americanapparel.net/2456w.html#i

http://store.americanapparel.net/tr456w.html

TresChic35 · Jul 30th, 2008, 04:39 PM

HOLY CRAP........... I just got my orders today and their sizing is huge!

Some reviewers on the website said to go a size larger on the FINE JERSEY T-DRESS. I'm usually a medium, so I purchased a large and oh boy...what a mistake! I think even a medium would have been way too big!!

The tri-blend v-neck shirts are big too!! I purchased a small and they're floating on me! I could've have gone with the x-small.

Does anyone know if these items will shrink? Do the colors bleed at all? I'm going to wash them with HOT WATER and place them in the dryer on high heat. Hopefully, they'll shrink and cause the fabric no harm!

TresChic35 · Jul 30th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Oh...and how do I wash them? Inside out? I'm afraid the fabric is going to pill up...

*brittany* · Jul 30th, 2008, 05:38 PM

theyre pretty similar in my experience... the tri colors (indigo,evergreen,etc.) tend to be a bit larger (but not by a whole lot)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katerina.

does anyone know if the sizing on these two are the same? the short sleeve v-neck and the short sleeve deep v-necks? THANKS.

http://store.americanapparel.net/2456w.html#i

http://store.americanapparel.net/tr456w.html

*brittany* · Jul 30th, 2008, 05:44 PM

treschic35- that sucks, sorry to hear that everythings too big

the shirts ive had for awhile do seem to shrink a bit, i think theyve gotten a couple inches shorter... (i always wash w/ cold water and dry low heat). havent noticed any bleeding with anything... and it couldnt hurt to wash inside out. it may start to pill if u wash the clothes too much i think

TresChic35 · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:46 PM

*brittany*... I just washed them in very hot water and placed them immediately in the dryer and they have seem to shrunk a bit!! YESS!! I'm hoping that if I wash it 2 or 3 more times that it will shrink to my size. Its good to know that the shirts don't bleed, so next time I can wash them with other colors and not have to worry like I did earlier hehe.

*brittany* · Jul 31st, 2008, 01:44 AM

Yay! Glad 2 hear it worked! hopefully you'll get it to the size want after a few more washes

Ya I'm glad the colors don't bleed onto each other too

although I'd be careful with red (I don't have anything red but it seems like a lot of reds bleed...?).

Good luck with it all! American apparel sizing can be tricky, kinda sux but its worth it once u get it figured out

LoveMyMarc · Jul 31st, 2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TresChic35

HOLY CRAP........... I just got my orders today and their sizing is huge!

Some reviewers on the website said to go a size larger on the FINE JERSEY T-DRESS. I'm usually a medium, so I purchased a large and oh boy...what a mistake! I think even a medium would have been way too big!!

The tri-blend v-neck shirts are big too!! I purchased a small and they're floating on me! I could've have gone with the x-small.

Does anyone know if these items will shrink? Do the colors bleed at all? I'm going to wash them with HOT WATER and place them in the dryer on high heat. Hopefully, they'll shrink and cause the fabric no harm!

The tri-blend v-neck shirt DOES shrink. Mine shrunk alot and it still fits nicely and loosely! The colors do not bleed though.

LoveMyMarc · Jul 31st, 2008, 04:45 PM

OK, here is my AA stuff. I am 5'7'' and 110 lbs. I am a size 2...

Unisex Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck in white. Size XS

Unisex Salt and Pepper Zip Hoody in peppered grey. Size Small

California Fleece Pullover Raglan Hoody Dress in purple. Size medium (it is huge!!)

Unisex Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck in atletic grey. Size XS

Unisex Solid Rib Oversized Pocket Cardigan in all black. Size XS/S

Fine Jersey Stripe Short Sleeve T in heathered grey stripes. Size M (it shrunk..alot!)

Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T in mint. Size M (it shrunk...alot!)

Hope this helps!

*brittany* · Jul 31st, 2008, 06:23 PM

^^^

keep the pics comin everyone!

Liz_x3 · Aug 1st, 2008, 01:00 AM

I have three questions:

How do the shirts fit? My body is somewhere between a pear and hourglass so I always like to keep the fit snug around my waist because if not then I can risk the chance of looking slumpy (is that a word??).

Also, has anyone bought their dresses?

They have some cute styles but I'm not sure if it's something that needs to be tried on.

BTW, how's the quality?

I'm sure you can tell that I'm an AA newbie LOL.

kristin.xo · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donald

i was thinking of getting that tee in white. is it really sheer? does the sizing run similar to the athletic grey or tri-indigo tee you are wearing? thanks!

I actually don't wear anything under my white deep v-neck tee's and I don't think they are see through ..
I usually wear a nude bra as well though, and mine are a little loose, so maybe if its tighter it is more see through?
I have so much in my shopping bag right now,

btw Liz ^ the unisex shirts are very loose, I usually wear XS and I am pretty petite, (5'2, about 110 pounds, 34b, size 25/26 jeans etc.)
and also, the quality is great. their stuff is really soft and well made

mellecyn · Aug 1st, 2008, 12:21 PM

LoveMyMarc . I have the same hoody dress, LOVE IT !!! I wear it with my AA lycra leggings.
I have a bunch of crazy AA stuff, don´t know if I dare taking photos.....

mellecyn · Aug 1st, 2008, 01:53 PM

OK here are some stuff, I am 5´7, 125 lb (1m70, 57 kg), and usually a size small.
-Hoody dress in navy, size M -Lycra leggings, size S
-T Dress in cranberry, size S
-Can´t find the name of that shirt, royal blue, size S with silver lamé tube bra size M underneath.
-Bandeau dress in forest, size M
-High waisted shiny leggings "black eel", size S with sheer jersey scarf in grass

Jul 28th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#46
brittany ************** Location: searching for a money tree...	whew, havent been on here in a few days! pinkgoldfish - ive been eyeing that top too, it looks so cute! kittykittycatcat - i love the raglans! they are a bit on the short side. im 5'4 and when i first put them on i thought they were kinda short (i like my tops long). ive gotten used to them tho and i really do live in them! i wear them as much as i can i got the tri blend raglans (large) in athletic grey and tri indigo. layed flat they measure about 23-24 inches long and about 22-23 inches wide if that helps. they drape very nicely. honestly u should probably try them on in the store... especially since ur taller cuz the length is a bit of a problem. itd be great if they were available in different lengths... __________________ check out my boring fashion HERE

Jul 30th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#48
TresChic35 The Newbie? Location: Boston	HOLY CRAP........... I just got my orders today and their sizing is huge! Some reviewers on the website said to go a size larger on the FINE JERSEY T-DRESS. I'm usually a medium, so I purchased a large and oh boy...what a mistake! I think even a medium would have been way too big!! The tri-blend v-neck shirts are big too!! I purchased a small and they're floating on me! I could've have gone with the x-small. Does anyone know if these items will shrink? Do the colors bleed at all? I'm going to wash them with HOT WATER and place them in the dryer on high heat. Hopefully, they'll shrink and cause the fabric no harm! __________________ LVoe Nay for eBay..... hooray for bonanzle!

Jul 30th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#49
TresChic35 The Newbie? Location: Boston	Oh...and how do I wash them? Inside out? I'm afraid the fabric is going to pill up... __________________ LVoe Nay for eBay..... hooray for bonanzle!

Jul 30th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#51
brittany ************** Location: searching for a money tree...	treschic35- that sucks, sorry to hear that everythings too big the shirts ive had for awhile do seem to shrink a bit, i think theyve gotten a couple inches shorter... (i always wash w/ cold water and dry low heat). havent noticed any bleeding with anything... and it couldnt hurt to wash inside out. it may start to pill if u wash the clothes too much i think __________________ check out my boring fashion HERE

Jul 30th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#52
TresChic35 The Newbie? Location: Boston	brittany... I just washed them in very hot water and placed them immediately in the dryer and they have seem to shrunk a bit!! YESS!! I'm hoping that if I wash it 2 or 3 more times that it will shrink to my size. Its good to know that the shirts don't bleed, so next time I can wash them with other colors and not have to worry like I did earlier hehe. __________________ LVoe Nay for eBay..... hooray for bonanzle!

Jul 30th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#47
Katerina. Member	does anyone know if the sizing on these two are the same? the short sleeve v-neck and the short sleeve deep v-necks? THANKS. http://store.americanapparel.net/2456w.html#i http://store.americanapparel.net/tr456w.html

Jul 31st, 2008, 01:44 AM	#53
brittany ************** Location: searching for a money tree...	Yay! Glad 2 hear it worked! hopefully you'll get it to the size want after a few more washes Ya I'm glad the colors don't bleed onto each other too although I'd be careful with red (I don't have anything red but it seems like a lot of reds bleed...?). Good luck with it all! American apparel sizing can be tricky, kinda sux but its worth it once u get it figured out __________________ check out my boring fashion HERE

Jul 31st, 2008, 04:45 PM	#55
LoveMyMarc Member	OK, here is my AA stuff. I am 5'7'' and 110 lbs. I am a size 2... Unisex Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck in white. Size XS Unisex Salt and Pepper Zip Hoody in peppered grey. Size Small California Fleece Pullover Raglan Hoody Dress in purple. Size medium (it is huge!!) Unisex Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck in atletic grey. Size XS Unisex Solid Rib Oversized Pocket Cardigan in all black. Size XS/S Fine Jersey Stripe Short Sleeve T in heathered grey stripes. Size M (it shrunk..alot!) Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T in mint. Size M (it shrunk...alot!) Hope this helps!

Jul 31st, 2008, 06:23 PM	#56
brittany ************** Location: searching for a money tree...	^^^ keep the pics comin everyone! __________________ check out my boring fashion HERE

Aug 1st, 2008, 01:00 AM	#57
Liz_x3 Member	I have three questions: How do the shirts fit? My body is somewhere between a pear and hourglass so I always like to keep the fit snug around my waist because if not then I can risk the chance of looking slumpy (is that a word??). Also, has anyone bought their dresses? They have some cute styles but I'm not sure if it's something that needs to be tried on. BTW, how's the quality? I'm sure you can tell that I'm an AA newbie LOL.

Aug 1st, 2008, 12:21 PM	#59
mellecyn Take me to LV Location: 300 km from LV somewhere in Europe	LoveMyMarc . I have the same hoody dress, LOVE IT !!! I wear it with my AA lycra leggings. I have a bunch of crazy AA stuff, don´t know if I dare taking photos..... __________________ "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete" Buckminster Fuller