Product Review: Zebra & Fish Tee

I think one of the most talked about items this season has to be the Zebra tee (refer to here and here). It was unclear whether or not the orange zebra on white version of the shirt was even available. However, Roxy has confirmed for us that it has indeed gone into production and available for purchase!

"Thank you!" to Roxy who shared with us her great review of the Zebra {it IS for sale!} and Fish Tee (plus several real-life images). :)

I called the Garden State (New Jersey) J.Crew store after Anon @ 3:56 PM (in the "Love It or Leave It: Beaded Zebra Graphic Tee" post) commented that this store had the Zebra Tee. My call confirmed that they had several animal tees available, so I ordered both the Zebra Tee and a Fish Tee.

Each style of tee came in one color only. The sales associate I spoke with could not have been nicer! She described them to me over the phone and helped me pick out which ones to buy. The SA wasn't sure if other J.Crews will be getting these tees or not. She shipped the shirts out to me same day though I was charged shipping ($12).

Both shirts are 100% cotton. I ordered a medium and found the tee true to size. I would call the cotton 'slub' to put it in J.Crew terms. The material is thinner than the current rosette tee in the Spring line; more like the Crest tee from last fall. It's also slightly sheer.

The Zebra tee is a peach base with a pink Zebra the Fish tee is ivory with a shiny gold Fish. I really like that both of these tees are long; it makes them great for layering. The fish tee was really popular with my Happy Hour crowd and I think it is my favorite of the two. I know the Zebra Tee has been quite polarizing among JCAs but I have found both tees to be versatile, with several outfit possibilities for each.

The Zebra Tee is style #13619 and the Fish Tee is style #14057. The tees were $32.50 each.

"Thanks!" again to Roxy for her great reviews and even providing us with the style numbers (incredibly thoughtful)! :) Also, I have to say that she looks great in both tees. Congrats Roxy on your purchases!!!

P.S. I noticed that the Zebra's neck is on the left in Roxy's version, while the neck is on the right in the LookBook version (click here). After staring at the images, I realized that Roxy took a picture in front of a mirror, which explains the reversed image. I thought I would share that in case anyone was slightly confused like I was. ;)

What are your thoughts on the Zebra & Fish Tee now that you have seen some real life images? Are you considering or already have purchased either of these items? Have you seen them in person at your stores too? If so, please share with us your reviews! :)