My devon singlette tank in twilight was one of my first ever Splits59 purchases back in 2012, and it’s one of the few pieces in my closet that has had the staying power to remain a favorite for years.
The 3 biggest reasons I love devon tanks:
1. The fabric feels silky and luxurious against the skin while still breathing well.
2. The open back and looser fit keeps me cooler than your typical tight-fitting tank (and is a nice change of pace!).
3. The aforementioned open back looks super hawt, obviously.
The devon first came out in 2012, and has stayed on as a staple of S59’s line since. I immediately liked the look of the redesigned devon ii, which Splits59 debuted for 2015. Also, I’m a sucker for saturated blues, so the new tidal shade was pretty much a must-have.
I have a very small-framed upper body, so normally I need a lululemon 2 or an XXS on top, but since this is a looser style, Splits59’s XS works for me. If you are between sizes, I would choose your larger size unless you specifically want a tighter fit.
The fabric drapes very well, so the loose fit is still flattering. I live in a dry climate, so I noticed a bit of static electricity when I tried it on, but a little bit of perspiration would eliminate that. Also: I wouldn’t rule out wearing this with a pair of sleek skinnies and heels for a summer dinner out.
I just received my lululemon harbor blue speed shorts in the mail today, and I was curious how tidal and harbor blue would compare. As I suspected, they’re nearly identical! Tidal is just a hair brighter, although that isn’t particularly obvious in this picture (which just goes to show how similar they are!). So, if you like to mix and match your lulu and S59 (like I do), tidal will integrate perfectly with lulu’s spring palette.
As far as a comparison of the new and old devons go, there’s not much to note. The straps are pretty much the only thing that’s changed between the original devon and the devon ii–all the dimensions seem to be the same. I really love the new strap design, though. It doesn’t affect functionality, but I think it’s a more modern look that fits in a little bit better with Splits59’s direction and overall brand aesthetic.
Overall, I LOVE this tank for all the same reasons I love the original devon. Tidal is a gorgeous color, too, and it will fit in really nicely with my color palette. This one’s a definite keeper, no question.
Currently, the devon ii is available in all sizes (XS-L) in black, but only M and L in tidal. I expect there will be a restock at some point, so keep your eyes peeled if your size is out of stock!
Thanks for your comparison of harbor blue. If you wouldn’t mind, would you please also show a comparison of harbor blue relative to pigment blue? I think you and I both love saturated blues… Thanks!
All I have is the space dye swiftly so it won’t be the best comparison. I’ll post a pic from my phone in a min. Pigment is much more purple/red-toned than harbor.
Very helpful, thanks! I think I still like pigment the best of all the LLL blues. But harbor’s not bad…
Good! I am too much of a blue whore to pic favorites myself. ;)
Pic looks very washed out but I think/hope you get the idea. :)
The pic is kind of washed out and definitely not the true color, but you can see the difference in the undertones at least. This pic from Facebook (not mine) shows pigment speeds (left) with harbor blue (top) and sprinkler (right), which may also be helpful: https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/1486709_10105710582179410_6953115250812371748_n.jpg?oh=39eba0ca9d717bd5807ee4add5c500e6&oe=55936E7E&__gda__=1431594997_89c7a0e7a42cd91195b2b4eb5385b174
Arg, Disqus is killing me with the pic attachments right now. Sorry for the multiple comments. Here’s my pic of the pigment swiftly with harbor blue speeds. It’s washed out since there’s no natural light right now, but perhaps you get the idea. :)
The Devon tank….a good running singlet type tank? I like 105’s by Lulu but they are really made for hot yoga and not running. The sculpt tank is great but not readily available right now – just in black. Looking for a good running singlet dupe that’s not a CRB.
Good question. I confess I’m no runner–I only run when “forced” at crossfit. :) For those short distances (generally 1 mile or less) I’m comfortable in it, but I don’t know what a “real” runner would think. Oiselle is a running-specific brand that I’ve heard good things about. They only have a couple tanks up right now, but worth taking a look: http://www.oiselle.com/shop/running-tops/running-tanks You could also check out Lorna Jane’s tanks, many of which appear to be running-friendly: http://www.lornajane.com/new/in/tanks?q=%3Anew-in&size=24&pagescroll=1
Thanks. I run 15, 18 or 20 miles. Sadly, I totally missed upload and the menthol Sculpt Tank today. Guess I’ll wait and see in-store or hope that they keep adding colors to it for the season. :)
….and I guess I didn’t. I swore the menthol was sold out when I looked but apparently not! Yay! The sculpt tanks are back. I hope they release in fun colors for spring.
Well there ya go. :)
Devon ii in Tidal is gorgeous on you! Glad to hear the fit is still the same. Did you like the python devon as well? It’s definitely less soft compared to the tidal one, but I love the print.
I didn’t like the python devon unfortunately. Since it was stiffer it didn’t drape well on me–looked a bit tent-like. I like the print, but I think I would rather have another solid color instead.
That’s too bad. You’re right about the stiffness- I actually liked it as it gives the top a little more structure when I wear it with a pants/blazer before workouts. But it definitely fits differently compared to the normal Devons.
Have you tried the Ashby tanks? They rank up there with CRBs as my favorite layering tops. Super soft, but a little sheer in the lighter colors.
I haven’t tried Ashby tanks yet, unfortunately. I know I need to. One thing that has continually deterred me is that XS tops are often a bit big for me so I’m not sure if I would love the fit or not.
I’m an XS in S59, which are often loose on me because of my narrow shoulders and chest, but I take a S in the ashby :)
Oh good, there may be hope then. :)
I still haven’t made it to their store (I’m pretty sure I walk by it all the time…), but there’s this in the meantime: http://wellandgood.com/2015/02/08/lululemon-rule-the-world-of-streetwear/
Yeah, based on this article and what else I know, they’re definitely going for a different market than lulu. I mean, perhaps the same type of person, but the two brands aren’t mutually exclusive since it’s not exactly workout wear per se. I do want to try them out, though, since they have some items in a “lulu 2” and it’s tough to find casual tops that small.
I’ve had my eye on this tank ever since I first saw it on your blog. Do you know if S59 typically does a spring sale?
I know they usually have a coupon code for Memorial Day, then an end-of-season sale in June, but other than that I don’t know if you can expect any deals between now and then. If it’s your first order, you can get 10% off, though. ( http://www.splits59.com/subscribe.php ) Better than nothing. :)