I can't believe how long it has been since the last "Questionable Item of the Week" post. But something has come up that is too good to ignore. "Thanks!" to Closet Crisis (in this post) who pointed out a quite interesting addition to J.Crew's Collection.
Leather TeeClick here for product page
Item 38542
Regular $795.00
J.Crew describes this top as the following:
This tee cleans up nicely—it's done in exquisitely supple lambskin and fit to flatter. But what makes it truly special are the crisscross seams, the hallmark of a beautifully engineered garment. Short sleeves. Part of J.Crew Collection. Import. Spot clean.Wow. I would not think of leather tees and J.Crew together. Leather jackets, leather shoes, leather bags... Yes. Leather Tee... Oh no!
Where would you wear this tee to? Honestly, I don't know how I would wear this. Plus, I would need to wear something underneath this like a cotton tee (for perspiration reasons). I couldn't imagine sweating in the leather top and having to spot clean it.
The two images above show a varying amount of shine for the same tee. Which makes me wonder, how shiny is this leather tee?
As for the price... yikes! I rather go with a leather jacket that has sleeves, and I can easily slip on and off.
Lastly, I give credit to J.Crew for not going crazy with the product name. It's just "Leather Tee", exactly what it is. I am also surprised that the product description is not lengthier, describing how it's someone's "pick of the season", etc.
Do you think I am being overly-critical? What are your thoughts on this Leather Tee? Would you buy this or leave it at the store? Have you see this first hand, and if so, what are your impressions?
Quick Poll: Do you like the Leather Tee?
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