T-SHIRT: A BASIC ESSENTIAL ALL YEAR ROUND

As Alexandre - our head of collection - very well says, a well-cut T-shirt that fits you is not so easy to find, contrary to what you might think.

Here are some criteria to observe to know if it suits you or not:

• First, the shape of the collar. Prefer the round neck to the V neck, often a source of error. It should not tighten you at the neck, without being too indented.

• The seams at the sleeves should follow the natural break in your shoulders.

• Sleeve length should stop at the biceps. They should neither squeeze you nor be too loose.

• At the bust, it should be adjusted to the pectorals without molding your stomach.

HOW TO WEAR A T-SHIRT?

The advantage of a beautiful T-shirt, which suits you perfectly, is that you can wear it in any outfit, summer or winter.

Finally, as you can imagine, a beautiful T-shirt can also stand on its own (especially in summer when an extra layer would be too much).

It is therefore the first essential basic. Choose light tones that will fit easily with the other pieces of your outfit: a white, a beige, a mottled gray. It's already a very good start!

THE RIGHT BRANDS OF AFFORDABLE T-SHIRTS

• Uniqlo :  despite their fairly small collar, the quality is flawless. They will survive as long as the seasons of Friends !

• GAP :for Alex 2, this is the best offer. Three T-shirts for 20 €, with super cool plain or mottled models. They do not move in the wash.

• Monoprix : they offer very affordable prices thanks to their astronomical orders reducing their costs. Quality is at the rendezvous, both on cotton and linen tees. Only problem, the sizing is sometimes very approximate.

• Muji : Luca is a fan of it. The cuts are really great! Well, their site a little less.

And if you want to put a little more substantial budget in it:

• Alternative Apparel :  yes, you read that correctly, Alternative Apparel and not American Apparel (which I advise against because it is far too expensive for what it is). There is a lot of choice ... and a very nice vintage side.

• Velva Sheen : They are durable, strong, do not shrink in the wash and have no visible seams. In short, the best of the best. The price is high but they will last you for many years!

• APC . : They offer simple and screen-printed t-shirts from 65 euros. This represents a real cost, but the T-shirts are impeccable and the serigraphs hold up well in the wash.