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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

2292 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.69 are filled
2292 Ratings
$45.00

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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
    2292 Ratings
    92%
    of respondents would recommend this to a friend
    Ratings Distribution
    • 5 Stars

      1869

    • 4 Stars

      256

    • 3 Stars

      83

    • 2 Stars

      41

    • 1 Star

      43

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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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    1
    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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    4
    Navy Stripe shirt only

    Submitted 4 days ago

    By Amy L

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    WHY is this shirt cut LONGER than ALL the others...?!?!!? SO DISAPPOINTING! Hits at a weird spot on my body. I have SEVERAL of these tees in different colors. They are all great!!! This one, not so much. Quality control.....let's get it together, please.

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    5
    perfect tee

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By Nancy

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    I am petite and these tee's fit perfectly! They are very versatile too!

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    5
    Cute and great material

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'2"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Love the fit and material! Cute! Light weight and easy to wear and great item to pack for trips!

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    5
    Great comfy pants

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Casual comfy & stylish

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    3
    Neckline ruins the shirt

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By Elise M

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    athleta.gapcanada.ca

    This shirt could be really great. The fabric is nice. The length is perfect, not too cropped, not too long. It is boxy/loose without being overly so. The sleeve length is perfect. However, the neck line does not lay flat in the back. It sort of stands up and almost gapes. You can see it on a couple of the models if you look closely, and I have a feeling it is disguised in a lot of the photos with styling. It looks fine when my hair is down, but if I have a ponytail, it is very obvious. For that reason, I am returning it.

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    5
    Jean jacket perfect t-shirt

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Great classic t-shirt that is comfortable and looks awesome with a jean jacket.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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    5
    Soft and comfortable

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Comments about Essential Slub Tee

    This is such a soft t-shirt that has great quality. True to size. Very comfortable and flattering.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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    5
    great quality

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By Carla C.

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    Height 5'5"

    Weight 180–190 lbs

    It's amazing great quality and very comfortable!

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    5
    Perfect length tee

    Submitted 6 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'0"

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    Comments about Essential Slub Tee

    I love this tee, this length is absolute perfection, not too short to expose my mid section and not too long, just the right size.

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    5
    Perfect Fit

    Submitted 6 days ago

    By Karen

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    Height 5'2"

    Weight 120–130 lbs

    I love this tee so much that I bought another one after my first got a stain on it. I love the fit. I am only 5ft 2 and it sits perfectly on my waist..

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