These T-shirts have been winners on clients and friends. The people that liked the same styles differed in size and height, which makes me more impressed with the fit of these tees. They worked across a range of body types, sizes, and from petites to talls. Items have been laundered and so far, no complaints.
Remarkably, what I loved most about all these tees is how neat and tidy the necklines and sleeves are. To my eye, that makes them look polished, and are therefore more versatile. You can wear them casually with anything, or dress them up with business casual items. They layer beautifully under dressy and casual jackets, and cardigans.
The COS Clean Cut T-Shirt comes in short and long sleeves. Might run narrow, so maybe size up. The fabric is thicker and has heft. It drapes well and it not overly short. It looks fantastic worn out over all sorts of pants, jeans, shorts and skirts. The Nordstrom Relaxed Fit Pima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt is especially good if you want a slightly longer tee that you can tuck, or semi-tuck. The subtle biscuit stripe is lovely. Lightweight but not sheer. The white is a little sheer, though. It has substance, and feels good on the body.
The Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton Slim Fit Long Sleeve Tee has a particularly nice broad bound neckline that looks as relaxed as it does refined. It’s very soft, cosy, and unfortunately a bit pricey. The Ralph Lauren Louben Stretch Cotton Long Sleeve Tee is cheaper, and has lots of colours. It comes in plus sizes, and is selling like hot cakes. It has a bit of stretch and feels fantastic against the skin. It’s thicker, and feels like you’re wearing a good quality tee that won’t stretch out, shrink, or disintegrate after a few wears and washes. Might run a little narrow, so size up. It’s quite long, and the petites are sold out.
I bought the Ralph Lauren Louben Stretch Cotton Long Sleeve Tee in an orange and cream stripe to wear under a few dressy jackets. I tuck it into high rises, and semi-tuck it into lower rises. I also leave it untucked. It looks great, and pattern mixes well too.
