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Browse all Sunspel t-shirts →Men's Long Sleeve Riviera Midweight T-shirt in Slate Blue
The verdict
Fit
Slim fit through the chest and arms; long sleeves and midweight fabric create a refined, pulled-together look. True to size.
Quality
Midweight cotton on a slim cut means good drape and durability without bulk. Sunspel's construction should last multiple seasons.
Is the price fair?
At 60 GBP for a slim-fit long-sleeve, pricing is fair for the construction quality and heritage branding.
Best for
Men wanting a refined, fitted long-sleeve layer for layering or worn open over basics.
Care
Machine wash warm and air dry or tumble at low heat to prevent shrinkage of the fitted cut.
What owners report about Sunspel t-shirts
Reviewers rate Sunspel's classic tees highly on construction — overlocked internal seams and reinforced neck, sleeve, and hem openings with double stitching — and describe the long-staple cotton jersey as lightweight, smooth, and breathable. The cut is a straight, regular fit with no shaping, which one reviewer finds runs large. The recurring reservation is price: the classic tee sells for roughly £75/$90, and while write-ups argue the shirts hold shape and color through many washes, one reviewer notes the fine seams are not especially robust.
- Strengths
- Reviewers single out the construction detail and the smooth, breathable long-staple cotton as the reasons the tees justify their price.
- Watch out for
- The price is the main objection, and one reviewer notes the fine seams are not very robust under hard use.
- Sizing
- The regular cut is a straight fit that one reviewer describes as running large, so checking the brand's measurement-based size guide before buying is worthwhile.
About Sunspel's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Sunspel Polo Shirts & T-Shirts: Is It Worth It? (Review) | Gentleman's Gazette · T Shirts: Sunspel and others compared | Denis Turecek · Why Elite Pay £90 for a Sunspel T-Shirt (and Should You?) | The VOU
