Even the pose is more subdued.
While I am getting over the fact that I payed $40 for
the American Apparel bodysuit when the Hot Topic
knockoff is $15, I'm still pretty happy that the see-thru
window to my crotch is approved by fashion's biggest
pervert, Dov. You kind of have to wear a high-waisted
skirt/shorts with it, because no matter how skinny you are,
a belly button peeking through see-through fabric looks
fairly fucking odd. This is obviously fixed in the HT version.
Hot Topic Pros:
Sleeves: always a fan of sleeves
Cheap(er): $15 vs $40
American Apparel Pros:
the lame detailing: really, this detailing MAKES the look
While I haven't tried on the HT version, I can say the AA top is,
like most of AA's clothes, super comfortable.
HT Cons:
Cheap looking, lets be honest
Without the lame detailing, looks pretty flat
AA Cons:
the sheer drops all the way down to the crotch,
so you can't wear anything low-rise
Also, I'm not a fan of the "muscle shirt" sleeves.