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Browse all Citizens of Humanity t-shirts →Varra Henley in Pindary
The verdict
Fit
The Varra likely offers a fitted, close-to-body cut typical of Citizens of Humanity henleys. Expect clean armholes and structured shoulders. Size true unless you prefer loose layering.
Quality
At $168, construction should reflect premium pricing with even stitching and durable button closures. Typical of the brand's mid-to-upper-tier finishing.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing for a henley with no disclosed fiber or technical advantage. The cost is brand heritage and tailoring; justify the spend by how much you live in the silhouette.
Best for
Shoppers with deep brand loyalty who wear henleys frequently and prioritize fit precision over price.
Care
Button plackets are stress points; fasten buttons before washing and button-down for security.
Fit check: Citizens of Humanity
Runs largeCitizens of Humanity tends to run about half a size large and stretches with wear, so most owners size down for a fitted look.
A stylist's sizing guide reports the brand "generally run[s] about half a size large" and that owners "expect about an inch of stretch in the waistband after a few hours of wear," advising those between sizes to go down one. Hands-on reviewers back this up across cuts: one who ordered her chart size in the Horseshoe jean found it loose and repurchased a size down, and a shorts reviewer says the relaxed styles "run really big" and always sizes down. The caveat owners flag is line-level: relaxed and baggy cuts run largest, while high-rise styles fit closer to true size — and older forum threads on the skinny-era styles were more mixed.
Sizing advice: Size down one if you're between sizes or want a snug fit — especially in relaxed and baggy cuts, which stretch and loosen with wear; stay true to size only if you want the intentionally slouchy look.
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