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Essential Shell

Workday to weekend, all year-round, this simple design easily pairs with so many fashions you already own. Rounded neckline with self binding, short sleeves; 26" L. Smooth polyester knit drapes nicely and is easy-care. Machine wash/dry. Made in USA or imported.

Average Customer Rating: 4.222 out of 5 4.2 out of 5
8 of 9 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent Product, December 2, 2008
By CalItalian from Los Angeles, CA
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Received this "Essential Shell" today in Rose Zig Zag. Excellent. Medium fit my mom perfectly (she's a size 12 normally). Construction is excellent and my mom knows as she loves to sew. Can't beat the price. My mom couldn't make these as low priced as Blair sells them. She washed it up already and it came out perfectly. This is the first item we've bought from Blair and hope they're all this good."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: under 5 years

Review 2 for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Love Your "Essential Shell" !, November 13, 2008
By psredhead from Hoquiam, WA
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love your Essential Shells! They are addictive!
I bought three, loved them, and bought three more.
I wore them alone with jeans and shorts for summer.
Now I am pairing them with a sweater or long sleeved blouse and continuing to wear them for Fall and Winter.
They are so pretty and so comfortable! Love that they are "Wash and Wear"! Price is great too! Thanks a lot!"


How long have you been a Blair customer?: 6-10 years

Review 3 for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Pretty, November 7, 2008
By Kelly13 from Tampa, Florida
Fit: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is a pretty cute little shell. The colors are true as pictured, but the only thing is that I thought the fabric was a little thin, but all in all it is really cute and the price is wonderful."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: 6-10 years

Review 4 for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Very disappointed!!, September 29, 2008
By graka from California
Fit: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I was very disappointed with this top. I wear a size medium, but the fit was snug."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: 11-20 years

Review 5 for Essential Shell

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Easy care tops, September 26, 2008
By SoCalFan from San Gabriel, CA
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Very nice fitting, easy care tops. The "Sage Tropical" is very true to the swatch pictured and is very pretty, though slightly sheer. The "Mulberry", as another person mentioned, is not a solid mulberry as the swatch shows. It is a geometric pattern with black and mulberry rectangles on white. I'm going to keep it, though, because I like the pattern. Can't beat the price."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: under 5 years

Review 6 for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Nice easy care top, July 20, 2008
By Rebo from Georgia
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"The top is comfortable and easy care. It fit perfectly.

My only complaint was that I ordered 'MULBERRY' which should have been a solid color top according to your chart. I received a "Mulberry/Black" geometric design top instead. I would not have ordered this design, but now that I have tried it on..I like it !"


How long have you been a Blair customer?: first time ordering

Review 7 for Essential Shell

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Super Value, Super Fit, July 2, 2008
By Sierra from Californis
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I've been wearing these Shells for at least 10 years. I wear them the year 'round. They're nice, look great, light weight, comfortable, wash well, no wrinkles. Take them out of the drier, fold, ready to wear with no extra work involved."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: 11-20 years

Review 8 for Essential Shell

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
knit tops, May 28, 2008
By QueenB50 from Fresno CA
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I think the fabric of these poly knits are a bit thin, but they sure do wash and wear like a trooper. Be sure you have a smooth fitting bra on, when you wear these! The thin knit will show every imperfection in your foundation! But the good news for the fit is... it doesn't emphasize imperfections in your body! These tops fit great on me. I seem to be inbetween a L and XL and either size actually looks good. Comfortable to wear, has lots of give, stretch and recovery, in case you need to reach for something."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: 6-10 years
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Review 9 for Essential Shell

Top 25 Contributor Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Bargain, April 13, 2008
By SaleShopper from Pittsburgh, PA
Fit: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fabric & Construction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Beautiful colors, fits just right, well made, soft fabric, washes with ease. At this price, you can buy a bunch to wear with skirts, suits and pants."

How long have you been a Blair customer?: 6-10 years
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.