My Mom and I Are 5-Feet Tall and Both Wear This $24 Top

My mom and I are best friends. (Cue the aws.) Even though we live about 2,000 miles apart, we talk multiple times a day and share about 98 percent of the same interests. And that’s not all: We not only look alike, but we’re both on the petite side, measuring up to a grand total of 5 feet tall. (Okay, in my case, it’s actually 4 feet 11 inches and three-quarters in flats, but who’s counting?) We tend to wear the same clothes pretty frequently, and recently, there’s one top in particular that’s risen to the, well, top of our petite-friendly wardrobes.

While scrolling through Amazon’s selection of petite tops last summer, I came across the Btbfm Mock-Neck Batwing-Sleeve Blouse. I was immediately intrigued, since the silky fabric made it look super expensive. What piqued my interest even more, though, was the high-low hem with an elasticized front waistband, since it seemed like it would fit and flatter my petite yet curvy frame. I immediately ordered it in hot pink, eagerly awaited its arrival, and slipped it on my body the moment it appeared on my doorstep. For all my fellow petite shoppers out there, I’m here to tell you: It’s a keeper. And it’s even more appealing right now, since it’s currently on sale for just $24 at Amazon.

Btbfm Mock-Neck Batwing-Sleeve Blouse

Who did I call the moment I discovered my new favorite top? My mom slash best friend, of course. I simply had to tell her about the top that was about to become our new wardrobe staple for spring and summer. Truth be told, she waited until she visited me to try it on — at this point I already owned it in three colors, so she had a variety to choose from — and, of course, she fell just as head over heels for it as I already had.

This top is designed in whisper-soft polyester that looks and feels exactly like silk. It’s lightweight and airy, making it perfect for warmer weather. And the best part? It’s machine washable! It has a mock-neck collar with sash ties at the back neck and short batwing sleeves with split cuffs. Plus, it comes in sizes XS–XL, and size L is perfect for both my mom and me. 

The blousy silhouette is flowy and forgiving for curvier bodies like mine, but it still doesn’t look too oversized. Its front hem has an interior elastic band that helps it sit right at my hips, while the back hem skims the tops of my thighs. As shorter shoppers, my mom and I both appreciate that it isn’t too long and doesn’t overwhelm our bodies. I tend to pair it with leggings and heels, but my mom has worn it with straight-leg jeans and sneakers. While I typically wear it on its own, I also like layering it under a denim jacket on cooler evenings.

Ever since I started stocking my wardrobe with this top, I’ve worn it on repeat. It’s made appearances at Disneyland, during my birthday trip to Las Vegas (when my mom and I twinned in the red and pink versions), at weekend brunches and weekday dinners, and at a college reunion (when I wore all three in one weekend). 

The blouse has earned over 1,100 five-star ratings on Amazon, including some from fellow petite shoppers. One 5-foot-tall reviewer who owns the top in five colors said they “get compliments all the time,” and a 5-foot-3 shopper said it “flows and [is] flattering.” Still more happy shoppers said it “feel[s] like quality mulberry silk,” and “can be dressed up or down.”

One thing’s for certain: My mom and I can’t stop twinning in this top that flatters our 5-foot frames. Snap up the Btbfm Mock-Neck Batwing-Sleeve Blouse while it’s on sale for $24 at Amazon, and keep scrolling to shop a few more similar styles, below.

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