Saodimallsu is a knitwear brand at heart. Its catalog is pullovers, cardigans, ribbed tanks, crochet pieces and sweater dresses, and the three tops here are among its most rated. One is a chunky, oversized turtleneck with batwing sleeves and 11,125 ratings, a sweater so widely bought that the listing reports 200+ sold in the past month. One is a ribbed V-neck henley tank at $9.99. The third is a sheer crochet crop top with bell sleeves that you can wear off the shoulder.
You are probably shopping one of these for a season, not a lifetime. The sweater is for cold mornings and a slouchy weekend look. The tank is a layering piece and a summer basic. The crochet top goes over a bikini at the beach and over a cami at dinner. All three are cheap enough to try without much risk, and all three have a long list of colors.
The thing that decides each one is different, and it is worth naming up front. For the sweater it is durability, because the buyer reports are mostly love with a stubborn minority of seams coming undone. For the tank it is size, because buyers can't agree which way it runs. For the crochet top, it is mostly how loose you want it.
Saodimallsu oversized batwing turtleneck sweater
Saodimallsu Oversized Batwing Turtleneck Sweater
$38.98at our last price check
This is the brand's big seller: a hip-length pullover with a turtleneck, dropped shoulders, batwing long sleeves and a chunky cable knit. The detail table gives the fabric as 100% acrylic, "Heavyweight" with "Medium Stretch", and the brand story repeats the 100% acrylic. The fit type is "Loose", and the bullets say it fits sizes "from S to XL". The photos show it in rust, taupe, brick brown, lime green and cream, worn with ripped jeans and boots.
Batwing sleeves change how a sweater sits. The sleeve is cut wide from the armpit into the body, so the fabric drapes from the shoulder in a deep fold rather than hanging from a seam at the arm. That is what gives the photos their slouch, and it is also why some buyers find the fit strange. One says "The arms were enormous on me and the torso was short." If you are tall or long-waisted, that is the comment to read twice. The sweater is described as hip length, which on a long torso can land closer to the waist.
The turtleneck is soft rather than tight. One buyer says "The mock neck isn't tight, it's flattering, roomy and warm especially if you have tummy and are big chested." Another notes "there is no tag on the neck, so there is no back or front," which means you can put it on without thinking, and also that you can't easily tell which way it was meant to face.
Acrylic, warmth and the itch question
Acrylic is the reason this sweater is cheap and warm, and it is the reason for most of its complaints. It holds heat well: 205 of 215 buyers who mention warmth are positive, the cleanest score of any theme on this listing. One calls it "Such a thick, warm sweater. A little stiff but still very comfortable." It is not see-through either. A buyer with the black one says it "is not see through."
Feel splits buyers. One says it is "Very comfortable not itchy at all." Another found the "Fabric was really itchy." A third, while liking it, suggests "wearing a tee shirt underneath". Of 115 buyers who mention the material, 65 are negative, the only theme here where complaints outnumber praise. If wool makes you itch, acrylic may too, and a thin long-sleeve under it solves the problem on day one.
Durability
This is the sweater's real weakness, and a few reports are hard to ignore. "My seam is ripping out after the second time wearing it," one buyer writes. Another: "I wore it only once and the sleeve seam on one side came undone. There is a large hole in the sleeve now." A third saw "one of the sleeves fell apart the first time I wore it," and a fourth says "after 2-3 wears the right wrist is starting to unravel." Pilling comes up too: "it started pilling after one wear", and another buyer "Would have given it 5 stars except for the pilling that occurs after washing."
Set against 11,125 ratings, these are a minority. Of 846 buyers who mention quality, 738 are positive. But the pattern is consistent enough to plan for. When the sweater arrives, check the side seams and the cuffs before you cut the tags. Batwing seams take a lot of strain when you reach, so a weak stitch shows up there first.
Fit and sizing
Sizing on this sweater is a genuine coin toss. Of 268 buyers who mention sizing, 137 are negative and 131 positive. The complaints pull in both directions, which tells you that "oversized" means different things to different buyers.
| Buyer | Size bought | What they report |
|---|---|---|
| 5'2", 117 lbs | not stated | "the fit is loose but not too loose" |
| 5'3", 165 lbs | L | "It fits perfect" |
| 5'6", 150 lbs | L | "Fits true to size" |
| Not stated | M | "for a slightly loose fit", sleeves long enough |
| Not stated | sized up | "thick, warm sweater" |
| Not stated | same size as before | "oversized and so boxy; it makes me look like a linebacker" |
Some buyers want more volume: "It is not oversized. Size up for an oversized look." Others got too much: one says it "was too big and didn't flatter any body shape." The linebacker comment is the most useful one, because it came from someone who had ordered the same size before and found the new one boxier. That points to variation between batches or colors, not just bodies.
Order your usual size if you want the slouchy look in the photos, and size down if you are between sizes and dislike bulk. Sizing up only makes sense if you want it to read as a sweater dress over leggings.
How to wear it
The listing's own styling suggestions are leggings, jeans, shorts and skirts, and the brand story adds wearing it with a dress, with pants and under a coat. The photos settle on one formula: ripped straight jeans and a half tuck at the front, so the volume of the batwing sits above the hip instead of swallowing it. That half tuck is the trick to copy if you are short or curvy, because a hip-length chunky knit worn loose all the way round can square off your shape, which is exactly what the linebacker buyer was complaining about. With skinny jeans and boots, as the brand story suggests, the proportion works the other way: big on top, narrow below. One buyer says it "fits amanzing with jeans", and the cream and taupe colors are the easiest to pair. Under a coat, the batwing sleeve is the problem: wide sleeves bunch inside a fitted coat sleeve, so a cape, a poncho or an open long cardigan suits it better than a tailored wool coat.
Care
On care, the bullets say "Hand wash or machine wash, do not bleach," and the brand story adds cold water. The detail table lists both "Hand Wash Only" and "Machine Wash", which is not a helpful combination. One buyer says "It did not shrink." Another was put off before she started: "It's 100% acrylic and hand wash only, which is already a problem for me." Given the pilling reports, the gentler route is the better one. Wash it cold, inside out, in a mesh bag if you use a machine, and dry it flat. A chunky knit hung on a hanger will stretch at the shoulders.
What buyers say
Fits true to size. I am 150 lbs 5 ft 6 inches ordered a large. Very comfortable not itchy at allAmazon buyer
Overall, most people are happy with this sweater: 65% five-star ratings, and comfort praised by 387 of 426 buyers who mention it. The 10% of ratings at one or two stars come from three places: seams and cuffs failing early, pilling, and a fit that is boxier than some expected. Colors drew a complaint too. A buyer found the khaki "far more brown than the image shows", and another found a color "more like cream/ off-white."
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
Saodimallsu ribbed V-neck henley tank top
Saodimallsu Ribbed V-Neck Henley Tank Top
$9.99at our last price check
Of the three, the tank is the simplest: a sleeveless ribbed knit with a V-neck, a short button placket, and a straight hem at about hip length. The listing calls it loose fit and slim fit in the same bullet, and the brand story calls it "slimming fitted". The photos show a close fit through the body, worn tucked into jeans and loose over denim shorts. Colors include khaki, rust brown, dusty pink, white, oatmeal and grey blue.
Its buttons are real. "The buttons actually come apart and aren't just sewed on for decoration," one buyer writes, which matters on a henley, since you can wear it buttoned high for work and open at the beach. One buyer did receive "Completely different buttons on the shirt" than the photos showed, so check yours on arrival.
What is it made of?
Nowhere on the listing. The bullets describe the material only as "lightweight, stretchy and breathable", and the detail table has no fabric field. The brand story includes a comparison chart of Saodimallsu tops, and the first column, which carries this tank's 4.1 stars and 7,080 ratings, lists "VISCOSE+POLYESTER+NYLON". That is the best clue on the page.
Buyers disagree. One says it is "True to size, 100% cotton, well made." Two others say the opposite: "This product is not 100% cotton as it describes itself to be - sending it back," and simply "Not cotton". The listing as we read it doesn't claim cotton anywhere, so those buyers may have seen an older version of the page. Either way, if you want a cotton rib tank specifically, this is not a safe order. If you want something soft, it delivers: 107 of 110 buyers who mention softness are positive, and one calls it "The softest ribbed tank I have."
Weight
Several buyers say it is heavier than a summer tank usually is. "It's a lot heavier than your typical summer tank. I feel like it's more of a layering piece or for a cool night," one writes. Another calls it "comfortable but a bit heavy." A third sees the upside: "It's thick, which is great for a white shirt." If you are buying it for August heat, that weight is worth knowing. If you want a tank under a cardigan or a blazer, it is a plus, since a thicker rib doesn't show bra lines as easily.
The listing pitches it for the beach, work, the street and workouts, which is a wide brief for a ribbed knit tank. The work use is the realistic one. Buttoned to the top under an open cardigan, the henley placket and V-neck read neater than a plain scoop tank, and one buyer who loved hers says "It will be great for layering in cooler months." For workouts, the weight and the stretch that relaxes as you wear it are less helpful. A rib that grows at the hem over an hour is fine on a walk and annoying in a class where you raise your arms.
Sizing
Size is where this tank loses buyers. Of 147 buyers who mention size, 99 are negative. The trouble is that they don't agree on the direction.
| Buyer | Size bought | What they report |
|---|---|---|
| 5'7", 145 lbs | L | "it fits perfectly" |
| 125 lbs, 34D, between S and M | S | "Fits well" |
| 136 lbs, 34D | S | "it stretches quite quickly so even it was too big" |
| Usually M | M | "It runs big", would order a small |
| Sized up on reviews | one up | "WAY to big", should have stayed true to size |
| Not stated | XL | ordered because "the large is too snug" |
| Not stated | not stated | "Runs small" |
Read the table and a pattern does appear. Most "runs big" reports mention stretch: the rib relaxes as you wear it, and one buyer says "The bottom of this tank top stretches so much." The "runs small" reports are fewer. So order your usual size, and don't size up on the strength of other reviews. If you are between sizes, the 34D buyer who chose the smaller one was happy.
Length is the other note. "Just FYI they are a little short," one buyer writes, while another finds it the "perfect length for pants and shorts." On a long torso, expect it to land at the top of your jeans rather than over them.
Care
The bullets say hand wash or machine wash in cold water, no bleach, no iron, and the brand story adds a gentle cycle. One buyer learned the hard way that the dryer matters: it "shrunk so much in the wash (on cold) then medium heat in the dryer." Combined with the stretching reports, the lesson is clear. Wash cold, and lay it flat or hang it to dry. A rib knit dried hot shrinks, and one that stays damp on a hanger grows.
What buyers say
...Fits true to size, very soft, washes well. Very flattering and perfect length for pants and shorts.Amazon buyer
At 4.1 stars from 7,080 ratings, the tank has the weakest record of the three, and 12% of its ratings sit at one or two stars. The complaints are size, the fabric question, a color mismatch ("Not white, feel cheap", says one), and one blunt review: "Runs small. Smells horrid." The praise is about softness and the fit on bodies it suits, including a buyer who likes that it hides "a little back fat" thanks to the stretch.
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
Saodimallsu off-shoulder crochet crop top
Saodimallsu Off-Shoulder Crochet Crop Top
$29.98at our last price check
The crochet top is a sheer, open-knit pullover with a deep V-neck, wide bell sleeves and a drawstring through the front that lets you set the crop. Pull it tight and the hem gathers above your waist. Let it out and it falls toward the hip. The neck is wide enough to wear off the shoulder. The listing calls it a sweater and a swimsuit cover-up in the same breath, and the photos show it in black over denim shorts.
Buyers love the drawstring most. Of 57 who mention adjustability, 56 are positive. "I love how you can adjust the length of the middle to suit you taste or outfit choices," one writes. Another likes that "your middle does not have to show." One pregnant buyer notes that "the height of the tie is adjustable so I'll be able to wear it throughout my pregnancy."
Three answers to one question
One listing describes the fabric three ways. The detail table gives the fabric type as "Mesh" and the material as "Nylon, Polyester, Rayon". The brand story says "viscose:100%". The comparison chart in the brand story lists "VISCOSE+POLYESTER+NYLON" for the related tops. A buyer adds a fourth view: "It's s a soft cotton thread, not scratchy at all." What everyone agrees on is the feel. All 66 buyers who mention softness are positive, and one says it "has a little bit of stretch (not much)."
See-through is part of the design, and buyers agree it is sheer. "Must wear something underneath like a bandage top or tank top," one says, adding that this "is exactly the look I was going for." Another wears "a lightweight tank/camisole underneath." Plan the layer under it as part of the outfit. The open crochet gives no warmth to speak of on its own, although one buyer was surprised it "seems like it could be warm" and another calls it "Very comfortable, flattering and warm", so treat it as a light layer for a breezy evening rather than as a sweater. A bikini top, a bandeau, the ribbed tank above, or a slip dress all work, and buyers report wearing it over a dress and with jean shorts.
Fit
Amazon's fit field on the listing reads "Loose", and the buyers agree. Of 92 who mention size, 53 are negative, and nearly all say it is big. One buyer warns that "It comes huge". Another ordered a small and found it "baggy" and wished there were an XS. A third says it "Fits a little large in the shoulder area". The happy reports cluster in the small sizes.
| Buyer | Size bought | What they report |
|---|---|---|
| 5'3", 125 lbs, 34C | S | flattering |
| 5'4", 130 lbs | S | "the small fits perfectly" |
| 5'4", 130 lbs | S | "Nice relaxed fit so true to size" |
| 5'5", 190 lbs, DDD | not stated | ordered a second color |
| Tall, usually 10/M | L | "the arm length is perfect" |
| Not stated | M | "perfect" |
If you want the drape in the photos, your usual size works. If you want it to sit closer, size down, especially through the shoulders. Tall buyers split on the sleeves: one wishes they "were like 1 inch longer," another says "the arm length is perfect."
Care
The bullets say "Machine wash gently, Do Not Bleach, Hang Dry." The detail table says "Hand Wash Only." For an open crochet, hand washing is the kinder choice, because a machine drum can snag a loop and pull a run through it. Never hang it wet on a hanger. Lay it flat to dry so the weight of the water doesn't stretch it long. One repeat buyer says it "has not unraveled", which is the durability report you want on an open knit.
Colors and versions
This listing's photos show only black, but buyers describe white, green and almond, and one pairs the almond with white jeans. A buyer also mentions a short-sleeved version that she loves for summer. Color accuracy is mostly good: the repeat buyer says "The black and green are true to color," while one buyer found her color "not as advertised at all." Because it is sheer, the color you pick changes how much of the layer underneath shows. Black over a black bandeau reads almost solid from a distance, and white or almond over a nude cami gives the airy beach look in the brand's photos.
What buyers say
This is the third time I've ordered this shirt. It's well made a soft yet has not unraveled. The black and green are true to color....Amazon buyer
Of the three, this top has the best record: 4.4 stars from 3,464 ratings, 68% at five stars, and only 7% at one or two. Buyers come back for more colors, and one calls it a "Perfect transitional piece.. fall to winter.. winter to spring". The negatives are about size, and one about color: "be weary bc the color is not as advertised at all."
Topic counts as Amazon groups them on the product page, read November 14, 2026.
The three side by side
| Top | Price | Fabric on listing | Care on listing | Rating | One- and two-star share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batwing turtleneck | $38.98 | 100% acrylic | Hand or machine wash, no bleach | 4.3 from 11,125 | 10% |
| Ribbed henley tank | $9.99 | Not stated, brand chart suggests viscose, polyester and nylon | Cold wash, no bleach or iron | 4.1 from 7,080 | 12% |
| Crochet crop top | $29.98 | "Mesh", nylon, polyester and rayon, or 100% viscose | Gentle machine wash and hang dry, or hand wash only | 4.4 from 3,464 | 7% |
The three tops also work together. The tank, in a neutral like oatmeal or white, is a natural layer under the crochet top, and the crochet top is light enough to wear on top of a swimsuit. The turtleneck stands on its own in winter.
How the turtleneck compares
Prices, ratings and monthly purchase counts as shown on Amazon search results on November 14, 2026. Highlighted rows are the products reviewed here.
Every search row is a turtleneck sweater, so this is a comparison for the Saodimallsu pullover. On sample size it is in the top tier: its 11,125 ratings sit just below the larger LILLUSORY row's 11,673 and well above everyone else. On stars it is level with the two LILLUSORY rows and EFAN at 4.3, ahead of the generic "Womens Oversized Turtleneck Pullover Sweater Cable Knit" row at 4.0, and slightly behind ZESICA's 4.4, which comes from only 104 ratings. The NAADAM row has a single rating and a far higher price, so it is not a fair comparison.
One row deserves a closer look. The listing titled "Womens Turtleneck Oversized Sweater Batwing Chunky Pullover Sweater Casual Fall Loose Knit Jumper Top" describes almost exactly the same garment, a batwing turtleneck in a chunky knit, and it carries 4.2 stars from 965 ratings. That puts the Saodimallsu version slightly ahead on stars with more than ten times the sample. Prices are in the table, and the Saodimallsu sits toward the upper end of this field, the single-rating NAADAM aside. You are not paying for the cheapest acrylic turtleneck in the search, so the seam reports above count for more than they would on a bargain.
What the table can't show is the durability record behind each number. We can only tell you about the Saodimallsu one, and that is the thing to weigh. If seam failure would ruin it for you, a sweater with fewer reports of that kind is worth a few dollars more.
For other tops on the site, our Halife tops review covers a long-sleeve off-shoulder top and a button-down cardigan, and the BMJL chiffon blouse is a lighter summer option. If you want a crochet piece specifically for the beach, our Saodimallsu swim review covers its crochet cover-up top, and the Saodimallsu dresses review covers the brand's sweater dress. More in our tops section.
Which one for whom
| If you want | Choose | Plan for |
|---|---|---|
| A warm, slouchy sweater for cold mornings | Batwing turtleneck | A thin layer if acrylic itches, a seam check on arrival |
| A cheap basic tank for layering | Ribbed henley tank | Your usual size, cold wash, no dryer |
| A beach cover-up that also works at dinner | Crochet crop top | A bikini top, bandeau or cami underneath |
| One top through spring, summer and fall | Crochet crop top | Sizing down if you dislike a loose shoulder |
| A tank in a stated natural fiber | None of these | The tank's fabric isn't stated |
Who should buy, who should skip
Buy the crochet top if you like the look. It has the best rating, the fewest complaints, and an adjustable crop that makes it easy to wear with high-waisted jeans, shorts or a swimsuit. Size down if you want it neat at the shoulder. Buy the turtleneck if you want a warm, heavy, inexpensive sweater for a season or two and you are willing to check it over when it arrives. Thousands of buyers are happy with it, and its warmth is close to unanimous.
If you are buying all three for a single season, the crochet top and the tank layer neatly, and the combined cost is still lower than one branded wool sweater. That is the honest case for this brand: good-looking knits at prices that let you try a shape, with a quality record that rewards checking each piece when it arrives.
Skip the turtleneck if you want a sweater to last for years or if acrylic irritates your skin. Skip the tank if you need a cotton rib or a predictable size. It may suit you perfectly, but its record is the most mixed of the three. You can see each piece on the brand's site: the batwing turtleneck, the ribbed henley tank and the crochet crop top.
Verdict
We recommend the crochet crop top: it is soft, adjustable and well rated, and its one consistent fault, a roomy cut, is easy to work around. We recommend the turtleneck with a caution about early seam and cuff failures, which are uncommon but real. We don't recommend the tank if fiber content or a reliable size matters to you, though at its price it is a reasonable gamble for a layering basic.
Three cheap knits, one clear winner
The crochet crop top is the one we would order without hesitation: 4.4 stars, an adjustable drawstring front and few complaints beyond a roomy cut. The turtleneck is warm and popular, but some buyers report seams and cuffs giving out within a few wears. The tank is cheap and soft, and its size reports pull in both directions.
- Turtleneck is a heavyweight 100% acrylic knit that 205 of 215 buyers call warm
- Crochet top has a drawstring front that sets the crop height
- Crochet top has 68% five-star ratings and only 7% at one or two stars
- Tank buttons work, according to a buyer, and it costs very little
- Wide color ranges on all three
- Turtleneck draws reports of seams ripping, cuffs unraveling and pilling after a few wears
- Tank listing states no fabric, and some buyers expected cotton
- Tank sizing splits buyers: 99 of 147 size mentions are negative
- Crochet top's fabric is described three different ways on one listing
- All three run roomy for some bodies
Best for: Shoppers who want an inexpensive warm oversized sweater, a layering tank, or a crochet top for over swimwear and tanks.
Skip it if: You want a sweater that survives years of washing, a tank in a stated fiber like cotton, or a fitted cut without sizing down.
Where the numbers come from. Prices, star ratings, rating counts and monthly purchase badges were read from the product pages on November 14, 2026; they move daily. Fabric, sizing and dimensions come from the product specifications. Buyer quotes are Amazon reviews as the product page shows them, linked to the full review where Amazon gives one. See how we review.
