What makes the perfect T shirt? The perfect T is something that would seem simple to find, but when you actually start looking you can spend weeks, months, even years on the search! To help you in your quest we have the following tips:
American Vintage Jacksonville Tee - A fav with the Dressing Room girls
The perfect T should be made from good quality cotton, have a slight A-line swing to the shape and sit just on the middle of your hips. You need enough length to ensure it doesn’t ride up but you don’t want it too long that it swamps you. The neckline should be a relaxed round neck or V neck depending on your shape and preference.
Trends come and go with T shirt brands. The current trends that are worth buying into are Colour blocking and Layering. Mix up your colours by putting a bright tank underneath a V neck T or layer a long sleeve underneath a short sleeve.
American Vintage Jacksonville tank- perfect for layering
Layering your Tees with style all depends on the fabric. Your layering pieces need to be of the most superfine cotton possible to give you that laid back look. American Vintage does a range called Massachusetts which is designed specifically for layering. Your bottom layer should always be the finest and then you can either layer with more of the same or use a less sheer cotton on top.
American Vintage Long sleeve Massachussets Tee
The best brands to buy into for the Perfect T are American Vintage – a French layering concept that does the job beautifully and is available in a myriad of colours. Bobi jersey from L.A. is great for scoop vests that scoop at the front and back – perfect for underneath other strappy styles. All my Love from the UK – the perfect blend of cotton with 10% cashmere for a luxurious edge to your jersey basics.
All my love Seymore tee is gorgeous & the cashmere mix makes it ultra soft
Look to celebrities like Jennifer Aniston – queen of the classic jeans and T combo, Cameron Diaz and Kate Moss also wear the perfect T with attitude.
Kate Moss looking fabulous in a simple white tee
Finding the perfect T for your shape:
- Big Bust – look for v neck’s to balance your shape.
- Round Tum – A line shapes flatter all shapes and will work particularly well to hide a round tummy. Layering your lengths will also draw attention away from an unwanted lumps and bumps.
- Petite/slim – layer fitted styles together in contrasting colours to make the most of your figure. Muscle Tee’s and slash necks will broaden your shoulders so work perfectly if you have a small frame.
- Wobbly under arms – layer a superfine long sleeved t underneath a short sleeve T or choose a short sleeved style that sits halfway down your upper arm.
- Broad shoulders – a v neck or scoop neck will balance your shoulders. Steer clear of round necks and slash necks.
T shirt Tips
- Find a style that works for you and stock up in a few colours.
- Replace your White layering pieces each season – they really only look fresh for one season.
- In Spring replace Black for Navy
- You can never go wrong with White or grey marl.
- Slub cotton always looks stylish.
Check out more of our fabulous T-shirts online or contact one of our style advisors to help you find The Perfect T.
Our team of stylists are masters at styling this brand, so for advice on how to wear this seasons tees and tanks do contact one of our style advisors now.
