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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Varsity 90s Short Sleeve Tee
The verdict
Fit
Expect the brand's typical boxy, slightly oversized 90s-inspired cut. True to size for the intended relaxed look, size down for something trimmer.
Quality
This should perform like a standard mid-weight cotton graphic tee; the varsity artwork is the main selling point, not any unusual construction.
Is the price fair?
$75 for a short-sleeve graphic tee sits at the higher end of mid-tier for the category, driven by the ESSENTIALS name more than the garment itself.
Best for
Someone who wants a varsity-style graphic tee and is already bought into the brand.
Care
Turn inside out before washing to protect the varsity print from abrasion.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS t-shirts
Reviewers describe the tees as heavier and more substantial than typical basics at this price point, which is called out as the line's main quality signal. The fabric is treated as delicate rather than tough: wash guides warn that heat from a washing machine or dryer can shrink the shirts, so hand-washing cold and air-drying is the recommended care routine. The cut runs boxy and oversized rather than fitted.
- Strengths
- The heavier cotton weight is repeatedly cited as the reason the tees feel like better quality than similarly priced basics.
- Watch out for
- The fabric is treated as shrink-prone under heat, so machine washing hot or tumble drying is flagged as a risk.
- Sizing
- The fit runs boxy and oversized; guides recommend sizing down one full size for a trimmer look, or staying true to size for the intended relaxed silhouette.
About ESSENTIALS's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Is Essentials Worth It? Everything You Need To Know · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
