It usually starts with a t-shirt.
The thing you reach for without thinking. The one that makes you feel like yourself when nothing else quite fits. Easy, familiar, quietly dependable. It may not seem like much, but once you find a great one, you start to notice the difference—and you stop reaching for the others.
A Daily Uniform, by Choice
I live in t-shirts. The right one can make or break your day. It’s what I reach for when I want to feel grounded—when I don’t want to overthink it, or when I just want to feel like myself.
Not every tee becomes a favourite. The ones that do tend to have something in common: they fit well, they feel good, and they hold up over time. Simple as that.
From Undershirt to Wardrobe Staple
The t-shirt wasn’t always a wardrobe essential. What started as military issue and workwear evolved into something everyone now owns, wears, and loves. Over time, it became something else—a blank slate, a quiet form of self-expression. A thing that can carry a logo, a message, or just the simplicity of good design.
It’s a rare piece—equally at home under a blazer or paired with beat-up jeans. You can wear it layered, boxy, cropped, oversized, fitted. It’s endlessly versatile. But when you find the right one, it becomes more than just a layering piece—it becomes your default.
What Makes a T-Shirt Worth It?
We’re not experts, but we’ve paid attention. And we’ve ruined enough tees in the wash to know what holds up and what doesn’t. Here’s what we’ve learned:
- The Feel Matters: A great t-shirt should feel soft but not flimsy, breathable without being thin, and substantial without being heavy. Avoid stiff, scratchy blends or anything that feels plasticky or paper-thin.
- Details Count: Look at the stitching. Clean seams, a collar that doesn’t warp, and hems that stay straight all make a difference. These are the quiet signs of something well made—even if you’re the only one who notices.
- The Fit Should Work for You: Whether it’s relaxed or slim, your tee should feel right the moment you put it on. You shouldn’t need to tug or adjust. If it fits your shoulders and hangs how you like it, you’re already most of the way there.
Keeping the Good Ones Good
When you find a tee you really like, treat it like something worth keeping. Wash it cold, turn it inside out, avoid the dryer when you can. These are small things, but they add up—especially with softer, better-made fabrics.
We didn’t always get it right. A few great ones lost their shape (or shrunk beyond saving) before we realized how much small habits matter. Now, we do just enough to help the good ones last. It’s not about being precious—it’s just about keeping what works, working.
Why Fewer, Better Tees Are Worth It
Fast fashion makes it easy to settle—for a fit that’s off, a fabric that clings or shrinks, or a tee that starts to lose shape after one wash. We’ve learned this the hard way—by tossing a few too many into the donation pile.
But when you find one that works, everything changes. It slips on without second-guessing. It fits like it should, feels like it should, and lasts like it should. And suddenly, you’re not thinking about the pile—you’re thinking about how to find another just like it.
Having fewer, better tees isn’t about minimalism. It’s about peace of mind. And knowing you’ve finally got something you won’t need to replace next season.
Some Things Just Work. Not because they’re loud or trending, but because they make the easy things, easy. A great t-shirt does exactly that—and once you find one, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for less.
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