Rated 3 out of 5
Carhartt almost got it right
TL;DR---It's too long in the body, too tight in the shoulders/ chest area restricting mobility, and way too static-y bc it's made of 100% plastic.
I'm 5'5 125#, bought size XS; this top is borderline too large. It's 27" long and about 19" wide pit to pit. Ideally, this top for Unisex XS should be more like 25.5-26" long and at least 20.5" in the chest especially since this shirt does not have back yokes. Standing around the fit feels fine, but you'll feel constricted every time you bring your shoulders forward or if you actually have to stretch out. I also don't have a gut so this top is a bit wide in the waist but too narrow in the shoulders. The side slits are also too long and make the shirt billow if you're not wide enough to fill it out.
Compared to a similar top i own, a Cherokee Workwear 4700 size XS, the Cherokee offers more mobility in the arms/ armpits, has less static cling, is softer bc its a cotton/poly blend, and is a better fit bc it's an inch shorter.
I bought this top bc unisex tends to be smaller and it was the only style that doesnt have the dumb hidden side-entry pockets that try to be stylish. It has a lot of features; really appreciate the badge loop but can do with one LESS pocket on the wearer's right side bc it's way too easy to mix/ put something in the wrong pocket since they are the same size and sit right on top of each other. The scissor- shaped pocket is interesting, but people are more likely to keep trauma shears on their pant cargo pocket-- they should turn this into another pen slot instead or completely do away with it. Yes, there is such a thing as having too many pockets on scrubs.
Overall, I don't recommend this top for men or women. It is too narrow in the shoulder for men, likely too small in the bosom for women, too wide in the abdomen for women, likely too long for most women
BedsideRN
February 4, 2025
Philly, PA, US
