Fashion Friday: The Basic T-Shirt

Fashion Friday: The Basic T-Shirt

Who doesn't own at least one T-shirt? Someone once said "to err is  divine, to wear a t-shirt is just plain comfortable". 

Ok, I made that up, but it's true, what feels better than a good, old  fashioned worn-in basic t-shirt? As far as I'm concerned, nothing! 

How do you know if a T-shirt is of high quality? How do you know how it will  wear over time? What are the best basic brands? Well, my friends, I will  answer these questions for you. 

A high quality basic t-shirt doesn't have to be expensive, just well-made and  made with the right fabric. So, what does well-made mean? Most of the time  this means it has a seamless collar, taped neck & shoulders, and double  needle stitching throughout the entire garment. 

As far as the fabric is concerned, you want to look for pre-shrunk 100%  cotton jersey fabric and ideally, ringspun or combed cotton. Ringspinning  and combing are processes that add softness to the cotton and it they are  noticeably softer than basic cotton. 

 

T-Shirt Layering 

Layering T-shirts has become the fashion standard for women these days.  You can achieve a variety of looks by simply changing the color and style of  the T-shirts, and by layering them in a different order. With dress codes in  the workplace becoming more and more casual, you can now get away with  throwing on a comfortable skirt or pair of khakis and layer away!  

Some of the best brands to use for layering are American Apparel (Classic  Girl) and Hype. Both of these brands use good quality lightweight cotton,  which allows multiple layers without a heavy feel.

 

A few examples of excellent layering tees are the American Apparel Boy  Beater” tank and the Hype Sheer Cotton Long Sleeve Tee. These two items  are available in basic black and white, plus a few other color options like  green and pink to spice it up a bit. Layer the tanks under everything for  work or play – like under a suit jacket for work. 

They are long enough to cover the top of even the lowest waisted pants, and  form fitting so they’re not too thick under your other shirts. In the fall and  winter, you can layer the Hype Sheer Cotton Long Sleeve Tee under  everything – other t-shirts, sweaters, blazers, jackets, etc. Both of these  items come in a multitude of colors and each priced under $10.

 

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Prince Malachi is the founder of The Oracle Network and the Streetwear brand Y.A.H. Apparel

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