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CSSBuy Spreadsheet — T-shirts

Choose a T-shirt by its cut as well as its graphic. Width, body length, shoulder position and print placement each change a different part of the outfit.

Shortlist colours and designs from the product cards, then compare finished measurements, front and back views and fabric details for the selected version.

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01 / CHOOSE BY YOUR NEEDS

Find the T-shirt shape you will actually wear

Decide whether the tee is the main piece, an inner layer or a shorter, wider shape.

A simple everyday staple

Start with a neckline, sleeve length and hem position you already like. A tee you own provides a clearer reference than a model photo taken from an unfamiliar angle.

A boxy or relaxed outfit

Look at width and body length separately. A short, wide cut differs from a long, loose cut, even when both are described as oversized.

A graphic-led look

Check the print’s scale and placement on the selected colour. Decide whether the design needs to stay visible under an open shirt, jacket or zip-up hoodie.

02 / UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES

Compare the cut, not just the size letter

Use the same measuring points when comparing your favourite tee with a candidate.

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T-shirt cuts and the dimensions that distinguish them
Type or featureWhen to consider itWhat to check
Regular proportionsA starting point for an uncomplicated outfit or an inner layer. Check that the hem ends where you expect.Compare body length, flat chest width and sleeve length with your reference tee.
Boxy or cropped proportionsConsider width without a long hem. Extra width on its own does not make a tee cropped.Check width and length together, plus the shoulder seam and hem opening.
Longer relaxed proportionsConsider a hem that deliberately extends below another layer. Extra length also changes how much fabric is tucked in.Compare the hem with your waistband and outer layer; inspect side views if available.
03 / PUT IT TO USE

Make the tee work with the rest of the outfit

Small changes in hem position or graphic placement can change the whole combination.

Pair width with trouser shape

Compare the full outline of the tee and trousers together. If both are very wide, a deliberate hem position helps the outfit look intentional.

Plan a tuck before choosing length

A full tuck, a partial tuck and an untucked tee need different amounts of visible fabric. Compare the candidate with a tee you have already worn that way.

Use one main graphic

Let the print be the focal point and keep nearby layers simpler. With an open jacket, check whether its opening covers the part of the design you like.

04 / YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Questions about t-shirts

Should I buy a bigger size for an oversized look?

Compare the pattern’s dimensions first. Moving up a size can add length as well as width; it may not create the shorter, wider silhouette you had in mind.

Can I judge a white tee’s opacity from one photo?

Lighting, background and the layer underneath affect the image. Request fabric details and a closer view, and compare more than one photo if coverage matters.

Does a higher fabric weight mean a better tee?

It describes one feature. Composition, construction, cut and your preferred feel also matter. If weight is not listed, a thick-looking photograph does not supply it.

Will the graphic survive repeated washing?

A close-up can show placement and edges, but not long-term durability. Ask about the print method and follow the selected item’s care label.