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With a slim fit, flat seams and FlashDry-Pro™ fabric, the women's FD Pro 160 crew top from The North Face makes for a comfortable, movement-focused base layer in all kinds of cold-weather fun.
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View all The North Face Women's Base Layer TopsBest Use | Multisport |
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Shirt Type | T-shirt |
Fabric | 161 g recycled polyester grid knit with FlashDry-Pro |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Underwear Weight | Midweight |
Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
Thumbholes | Yes |
Gender | Women's |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
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Numerical Size | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 18 - 20 | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
Chest | 29 - 30 | 31 - 32 | 33 - 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 45 - 48 | 49 - 52 | |||||||||||
Sleeve Length | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.3 | 34 | 34.8 | 31.5 | 32.25 | 33 | |||||||||
Waist | 22 - 23 | 24 - 25 | 26 - 28 | 29 - 31 | 32 - 34 | 35 - 38 | 39 - 42 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 25 - 26 | 26 - 27 | 27 - 28 | 28 - 29 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 | 31 - 33 | 33 - 35 | 35 - 37 |
Hip | 31 - 32 | 33 - 35 | 36 - 37 | 38 - 40 | 41 - 43 | 44 - 47 | 48 - 51 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 | 54 - 56 | 34 - 35 | 35 - 36 | 36 - 37 | 37 - 38 | 38 - 39 | 39 - 40 | 40 - 42 | 42 - 44 | 44 - 46 |
Inseam | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 |
PETITE: Some pants are available in petite sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2 inches shorter.
TALL: Some pants are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2 inches longer.
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True to size, I got the top in XS, which fit close to my body. I wore it skiing (below freezing temperatures) in a combination of shell, fleece, and base as well as just shell and base- both combinations were comfortable. The fabric is not very stretchy and the top has thumb loops to help keep the sleeves in place for laying.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking for this color to match a pair of Canyonland joggers and found that it just did not look that good on me. I bought the size extra small, I am 5'1" tall and 95 pounds. The fitness correct but I did not like the feel of the fabric. It was a little too stiff, and didn't really drape my body like I was hoping. it looked like it was very well-made however and may be a better fit on a different type body.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely LOVE this print! True to size but more fitted. If you like a little room, I suggest going up one size. Length is a little longer than I would prefer, but it's not much of an issue. Sleeves are long (for those of us with longer arms!) and the thumb hole is nice, too. Nice thinner weight gives it a little more versatility. I would 100% order this again! Please make more products with this print!!
I left a review on the tights to this top and they were a definite no. The top could be it, but the material needs a lot of work. It's stiffish, itchy feeling. Not stretchy at all. I would have to order a size up. As a true NF medium, the sleeves aren't long enough and torso barely is. Not ordering a size up because of material.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this crew shirt. It is so stylish. It's perfect for a morning run, or to wear with leggings, jeans, sweats a cute hat or beanie! It has a versatile look and can be worn many different ways. I'm a medium, but sized up to a large and it fits nice. Not too tight and not too loose. I bought it in black as well :)
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable and light as base layer for skiing. Not restrictive. Long enough in torso. Good thumb holes. On a 35 degree sunny day I only wore this under my bib snow pants skiing in VT with the 3in 1jacket and was plenty warm. Black is versatile with cute designed bottom base layer.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really appreciate the great fit in a plus size (3X). It feels like it was made for me. The boysenberry color is gorgeous, and the fabric feels great too. I do wish that the contrasting stitching weren't such a strong contrast, but I'm still happy.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved the look of this but couldn't make the size work. Tried my usual size (small) and too tight all over. But length was super long, so going up a size for the overall fit would have given me an even longer top to tuck in. Passing on this one.
I had hoped to be wearing this crew base layer by now, but our local weather is still too warm. At least I can vouch for the quality of the fabric, the design, and the fit, all of which are excellent.
Shirt is not stretchy giving it an uncomfortable fee. The long arms won't roll up easily as they are tight at the wrists and don't stretch. Material is not very skin friendly. Wouldn't buy it again.