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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Womens Rib Fitted Short Sleeve Tee
The verdict
Fit
"Rib fitted" signals a closer-to-body cut than the brand's boxy classics — expect it to fit true-to-size or slightly snug rather than oversized.
Quality
Rib-knit construction should hold its shape well if it matches the brand's usual quality, though fitted rib tees generally stretch out faster than looser jersey with heavy wear.
Is the price fair?
$85 is a premium price for a fitted rib tee category-wide, and here it's paying for the label as much as the silhouette shift.
Best for
Someone who wants a fitted alternative to the brand's usual oversized look.
Care
Wash cold and lay flat to dry to help the rib knit keep its recovery and shape.
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.
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