Two equally substantial shirts can feel very different against the skin. Yarn, knit, finish and cut all contribute. A soft surface is pleasant to touch, but the way the shirt swings when you walk matters...

A washed tee gives you a better preview of the hand you’re buying. An untreated heavy jersey may soften with wear, but a shopper can't infer exactly how much from a label. If you need...

When a tee sticks out in front of the waistband, it's tempting to order it smaller. That can cure the tent shape while making the stomach cling. Look at the stiffness of the jersey and...

A shirt can clear the chest and still catch halfway down on a belt or stomach. To get a straight fall, the fabric needs enough lower-body room as well as softness. A very narrow hem...

Pick up a dense tee by the shoulder and watch the lower edge. Some fabrics fall in soft vertical folds; others hold their own outline like a little tent. Weight tells you how much fabric...