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Tops & Tanks / Short Sleeve Tops

Essential Tee

Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication

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Essential Tee

Lightweight SUPIMA® cotton fabrication

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2404 Ratings
$45.00

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Color: navy
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  • FOR: Your workday commute and weekend travels, from meetings to meetups
  • FEEL: Always-soft SUPIMA® stretch cotton is lightweight and durable with bounce-back resilience
  • FAVE: Infinitely versatile staple plays well with literally everything, everytime
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  • 90% SUPIMA® Cotton/10% Spandex
  • BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
  • ALL-AROUND STRETCH: Provides ultimate comfort and mobility
  • Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low.
  • Imported.
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  • Relaxed with room to move or layer
  • High hip, sits at the high hip
  • Body length: Petite 21 5/8", Regular 22 5/8", Tall 23 5/8", Plus/2X 25 1/4"
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Reviews

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4.7
4.7
2417 Ratings
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
  • 5 Stars

    1977

  • 4 Stars

    266

  • 3 Stars

    87

  • 2 Stars

    41

  • 1 Star

    46

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Most Liked Positive Review
5
Great quality tshirt

This shirt runs bigger than most basic tees since it's more of a boxy fit. I went a size down to an XS (I'm 127 lbs, 5'4", 34c), and it's a perfect fit. It still is loose and not too short. I have the pretty shade of green and just purchased the white with the fine grayish stripe. This one pairs gre...at with my white linen waist high Athleta pants. It can be left out where it hits at the waist with no belly showing or tucked a little in the front. Both look great. I'm 65 and like the regular sleeve length, rather than a cap sleeve. Wish this shirt came in many more colors as it will definitely be a staple with all my Athleta casual pants.

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Pleeeease bring back the Organic Tees!

The boxy cropped fit of this essential tee is just not a good look for my 5'7" broad shouldered LONG torso HOURGLASS athletic figure. Athleta used to carry the organic tees that hit mid hip (couple inches below hip bones), the waist was slightly tapered in (it gave the tee some shape, especially if ...you sized down) and the material was light and airy AND it could be dressed up or down. You could wear it to the office. They were perfect to do a front tuck with joggers, jeans, twill pants or tucked in for a skirt. I have many many colors and would have kept buying them. The boxy cropped fit of this 'essential tee' does NOT look good on me nor is it functional. It accentuates my shoulders and not in a good way (think: football player). It hides my waist (I look like a rectangle). If i raise my arms, you see my torso. Cool air flies up this tee shirt in spring/fall so i am cold, which is ironic given the material on these is substantial. It's strictly a casual shirt (can only wear it at home), so not functional. I know the cropped style is 'in' but I feel it isnt a great look for everyone. WHY not offer the option to have a different style? A slightly fitted cotton tee that is NOT cropped? Something that gives shape but not tight (which is appealing to a wide variety of people). Just bring back the organic tees that Athleta used to carry years ago. Pleeeeaase. I can't wait until this cropped trend dies, smh.

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5
Basic t-shirt

Submitted 4 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'4"

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Comments about Essential Tee

Comfortable with a shorter length but long enough to cover the areas I want covered.

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Great basic

Submitted 5 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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This is the second essential tee I've bought and I love them so much! Perfect stretch and fit. I sizes up to a Medium but not necessary.

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Love this!

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Fits perfect! Love the weight of the material and how it looks good with everything. Loved it so much I got it in a second colour!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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5
Perfect length tee

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential Tee

#sweepstakes I have purchased this tee in a few colors and love it for casual wear. Soft fabrics and a great length as I am not a fan of either long or very cropped tops. Ran TTS for me.

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5
Everyone Needs a few of these shirts

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The quality is amazing and this shirt fits any body type.

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5
LOVE this shirt

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

The The perfect fit and it goes with anything.

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5
Freshening up the Black Tee's

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'4"

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Comments about Essential Tee

my go to that i wear alone or layering, they are the best, fabric, length (not cropped) sit on hip, wash's beautifully true to size. if you are like me and like the Essential I can also recommend the long sleeve black version.

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5
Perfect tee!

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Love these tee shirts....have in several colors! Don't stop making this cut. It is a perfect fit and love the length!

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5
Lovely shirt

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

Style is flattering, hitting the top of the hip. Material feels good and not too transparent. This shirt can be worn for workouts and for everyday wear.

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Lovely top

Submitted 7 days ago

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

Material is comfy, length is perfect hitting at top of hip and beautiful soft pink color. This one's a winner

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