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Essential Tee

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Essential Tee

2112 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.69 are filled
2112 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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4.7
4.7
2112 Ratings
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
  • 5 Stars

    1722

  • 4 Stars

    236

  • 3 Stars

    77

  • 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
Summer t-shirt

Submitted 5 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'9"

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Comments about Essential Tee

This is a cute, easy to wear shirt. Bought it to go with my linen blend shorts from Athleta. Got to get ready for summer!

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5
Great fit & look

Submitted 6 days ago

By Catherine

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Height 5'7"

I like wearing a semi cropped top with high rise pants. This one fits that bill. This is a nice fit & not too cropped.

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5
Daily go to.

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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Easy to wear, not technically cropped but does hit right at the top of shorts. True to size.

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Casual T

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I bought this for tennis or to wear with my Brooklyn pants. It runs smaller than some of the other tees but is oversized. I thought the medium looked too big and frumpy. I am 142 pounds 36C. I purchased a small. I've already washed. It hung it to dry and it looks good.

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5
Comfortable

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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I wore this for tennis. I am 142 pounds 36C and I bought a medium. Very comfortable. The materials a little thin, but it works with a sports bra.

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5
Classy t shirt

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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Soft ad silky but not too thin

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5
Very cute!

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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Comments about Essential Slub Tee

I bought this to go with my linen pants from Athleta. I think it will look great dressed up or down.

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Beware of sizing issues

Submitted 7 days ago

By Catherine R

From Undisclosed

Height 5'9"

Weight 140–150 lbs

I have three colors of this top in the same size (Small Tall) and all three are different. One is perfect, but the two others are definitely not a longer length in either the body or arms. It's perfect top to have so many colors, but the sizing difference is a definite issue to look out for.

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5
Perfect Fit

Submitted 8 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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T-shirt fits well and is very soft to the touch.

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Perfect!

Submitted 8 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'1"

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Love the fit and the length! I'm 5'1" and the Small Petite was perfect!

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