Nothing beats slipping on a plain white T-shirt, the staple in every wardrobe and style piece for every occasion. With the right pair of jeans or smart shorts, the fitted T-Shirt is the perfect day or evening wear.
Simple and stylish; the white t-shirt is the default item of choice, whatever the occasion. Often faithfully returning to our favourite brand, some of my apparel has more sentimental value and lasted longer than my relationships.
White T-Shirts were part of the US Navy uniform and Marlon Brando brought them into mainstream culture in A Streetcar Named Desire. Screen Printing allowed for design and personalisation and design but the plain white tee will never go out of fashion.
Some clothing brands focus on profit over quality, relying on their brand name to shift low-quality items. This is fine if you are Primark and the price is right. But if you spend £30 on a T-Shirt, you want that to last and hold its shape for many years to come. High prices mean an expectation of quality and longevity.
So let us help you find the perfect fitted t-shirt. When buying, pay attention to the following crucial elements; fit, fabric, feel, colour, style, and function.
Your fitted tee should hug your body like a beer-jacket on a cold night. The right fit will define the muscles and hide sins. You want to look like you hit the gym more than the pub.
100% Cotton sounds ideal, but actually a 10% Spandex or Polyester mix makes the fabric more durable so keeps the neck shape. The stretch is needed for those who want to show off their sculptured body.
Streetwear clothing brands tend to favour curved hems rather than straight. Logo’s either match or contrast in colour.
Core or essential ranges are usually consistent in designs and body blocks. Often safe colours of White, Black, Grey, Blue, Green or Red. And there are always seasonal trends, with summer floral patterns, stripes, flowers, moths, birds, tie-dye, or skulls designs.
Only the plain tee can pass as suitable evening wear.
But why spend £30 on a T-Shirt when the high street offers a much cheaper price? Mass-produced tees rarely hold their shape, and well-made tees last a lot longer. And if you get the right fit, you will feel amazing wearing it which is worth any price.
There are varied styles available, so let us look at those in detail.
