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Essential Tee

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Essential Tee

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2112 Ratings
$45.00

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Color: winona navy stripe
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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
2130 Ratings
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
  • 5 Stars

    1738

  • 4 Stars

    237

  • 3 Stars

    78

  • 2 Stars

    38

  • 1 Star

    39

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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
Soft & Comfortable

Submitted 1 day ago

By Elizabeth

From Undisclosed

Height 5'1"

Weight 120–130 lbs

Really loved this Tee Shirt so much I bought another two in different colors. It's so soft, breathable and comfy.

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medium regular as I like my clothes a little loose
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Disappointing

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'0"

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

The shell color is much more muted than in the photo. Also, the material is very thin. I prefer the original fabric. Returning.

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5
Everyday comfort

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

Super soft and hangs just right for the high rise pant.

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Great color gray

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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Soft, boxy fit. Great to exercise in

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5
Great Top

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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Comments about Essential Tee

Love this top. It's a bit longer than a traditional crop. Figure flattering, polished, stretchy. I have it in 4 colors.

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5
Great Layering Tee

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

At first, I thought it was going to be too sheer, but it isn't! Perfect lightweight tee to layer under a cardigan and with a nude bra is totally fine worn on its own. Perfect length and the cut is not clingy, which is important for a white tee.

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5
Wardrobe Workhourse

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential Tee

These are the perfect tees! Nice weight, boxy without being too oversized, cropped, but still long enough to do a front tuck in high waisted pants. Have them in 5 different colors!

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5
Perfect Shirt

Submitted 3 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'8"

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Great fit and length to wear with higher waisted pants.

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5
Love love

Submitted 3 days ago

By Kim R

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Bought the essential t in navy and I love it! I know it's just a t-shirt but the fit and quality are great. Length is just right,too. PLEASE make in more colours, especially brighter blues and greens!!

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5
Comfortable while still looking neat!

Submitted 3 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'8"

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Comments about Essential Tee

Fresh look fits great. comfortable can go with shorts leggings even jeans!

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