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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

2452 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.69 are filled
2452 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

    Review SnapshotPowerReviews
    4.7
    4.7
    2452 Ratings
    93%
    of respondents would recommend this to a friend
    Ratings Distribution
    • 5 Stars

      2001

    • 4 Stars

      272

    • 3 Stars

      91

    • 2 Stars

      42

    • 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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    Most Liked Negative Review
    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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    5
    Great tee!

    Submitted 3 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'2"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Love all Athleta shirts! The essential tee is comfortable, high quality, and the length is perfect.

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    5
    Versatile Basic Tee

    Submitted 4 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'5"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Very versatile shirt. It has a nice boxy fit so if you like it a bit more structured size down. I'm not a huge fan of the crop cut so this is a great length. #sweepstakes

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    5
    Flattering width with this Tee!

    Submitted 4 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    This Tee fits perfectly for my body type! I find most looser Tees to boxy and long, this one is a perfect length. Great for travel as well because it doesn't wrinkle.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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    5
    Definitely want more of these tees!

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'6"

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    I'm in love with this tee!!

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    5
    Fit

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'6"

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    Fits great

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    4
    the perfect tee except for shrinkage

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By Lisa

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    Height 5'8"

    Weight 160–170 lbs

    I LOVE this tee— it's the perfect white tshirt in my opinion, however it did shrink quite a bit for me despite washing cold and drying on low. I would size up if you are going for a boxy fit.

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    5
    comfy shirt

    Submitted 6 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'8"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Comfortable and easy fit

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    3
    See through!!

    Submitted 7 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'5"

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    Comments about Essential Slub Tee

    Quite thin. Nicely sized. Good color

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    4
    Great tee!

    Submitted 7 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'4"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Soft, great length for high waisted pants.

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    5
    Must have tee

    Submitted 7 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'4"

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    Comments about Essential Tee

    Works well with higher waist pants & fabric feels good

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