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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Womens Rib Fitted Long Sleeve Tee
The verdict
Fit
Expect a true-to-size or slightly snug fit given the "rib fitted" naming, a clear departure from the brand's usual oversized silhouette.
Quality
Rib knit should hold shape reasonably well, though fitted long-sleeve rib pieces tend to show elbow and cuff stretch sooner than looser jersey with regular wear.
Is the price fair?
$95 is steep for a fitted long-sleeve tee, premium-tier pricing that's mostly about the label since a rib long sleeve isn't inherently costly to produce.
Best for
Someone who wants a closer-fitting long-sleeve layer rather than the brand's typical drop-shoulder look.
Care
Wash cold and lay flat to dry to preserve the rib's stretch recovery.
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
