Product Details
A dream basic which can be worn on its own or as a lightweight layering piece.
With a V neck which hits the balance between too sharp and too soft, and a classic fit that skims rather than clings, this is guaranteed to become a go-to wardrobe essential.
Fabric: 97% Viscose, 3% Elastane, made in Turkey
Fit: Regular fit
Product code: 97073
Size & Fit
Care
- Wash on cool at 30°C
Ratings & reviews
Write a reviewI bought the Classic V in almond peach as the colour is great for me. Perfect as a lightweight layering piece because I find it a little clingy on its own.
My first venture into these T shirts and it's a lovely feeling fabric with good shaping for me around the waist. Not too clingy in the medium which is my normal size in Kettlewell.
I’ve had an essential v neck t shirt previously, size medium which is a good fit (I’m usually either small or medium depending on fit; dislike anything clingy) I ordered medium in papaya and chinese blue on this occasion. The blue is slightly big but I’ve kept it as it is to wear under jumpers. The papaya, however, seems way too big on me, the v too deep and the sleeves too long. I sent it back and ordered a small which is a much better fit.
Following my last review as promised I have just received 2 more of these tops this time in Colours slate and sapphire. 2 lovely colours which coordinate with many of my existing clothes. I sized down to medium as I wanted a slimmer fitting to go with skirts and capri trousers in the summer. These tops are so flattering and best of all in the sale. Thank you Kettlewell for brightening up my wardrobe!
Brought to go with the green version of the Zoe skirt as it was in the sale. It was a lovely match for the skirt, a very good fit and didn't show any bra straps to spoil the lines of the top. An excellent buy for the price. I'm considering other colours, at this price it would be rude not to!
I have an older version of the classic V in cream, size medium, and love it. I have just received the Papaya and Chinese blue and love the colours. Unfortunately, the medium of this version is larger on me and the material feels less substantial, as others have said. I’m undecided as to whether to keep them. (The small has sold out in the blue). Disappointing.
I didn't have high hopes for this top after reading the reviews, but I decided to size down to small (from my usual medium) - and oh my goodness, it is a perfect fit on me. It skims without clinging, and the shorter length is much more flattering on me than the longer length of the Hettas and silkies (I am short waisted, but with a long torso). I would describe it as "elevated" - it is certainly smart enough to wear on its own, but also surprisingly warm as an underlayer. The slate colour is beautiful in this fabric, which has a slight sheen. I liked it so much I've just ordered it in icicle and laguna.
I love the colour, but find the fit on the new v’s to be not as good as on the essential v. The medium seemed to fit fine on receiving but after a day is pretty wrinkled and bagging, especially at the back. I don’t like things super clingy and usually take a medium in anything semi fitted, but perhaps should have sized down. I don’t find it to be nearly as flattering as older model which is a pity as there are some lovely colours.
I loved the colour Crushed Berry; it was just the colour I wanted. However , I returned the top as I found it too big despite being the size, medium, I'm a size 12, 5'2", that I have bought in other tops. The V gaped on me and I found it longer than I like as well. A shame because it is a lovely colour. Very disappointed it is not available in another top with sleeves.
I’ve found the material rather flimsy and see-through. On my small frame, size eight, the garment is a bit baggy and long in the body. I would have sent it back but I needed it in a hurry. It looks very unstylish on me.