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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Womens Signature Rib Knit Fitted Long Sleeve Zip Up Tee
The verdict
Fit
'Fitted' signals a closer, body-skimming cut than the brand's usual oversized silhouette — expect a slim fit through the torso with the rib knit adding some stretch and recovery.
Quality
Rib knit construction with a zip pull is a step up in detailing from a plain tee, and the brand's women's knits are generally consistent, but nothing here suggests premium-tier fabric weight.
Is the price fair?
At $135 this sits at the top of what a knit long-sleeve top should cost even in the mid-premium tier — you're paying mostly for the name and the zip detail.
Best for
Shoppers who specifically want the brand's fitted silhouette and the zip-up styling, not those price-shopping a basic long-sleeve.
Care
Hand wash or gentle cold machine cycle, lay flat to dry to preserve the rib knit's shape and the zipper hardware.
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
