A chest pocket that's great for a marker can flop forward with a phone in it. Before choosing a thick pocket tee for a shift, decide what the pocket actually holds. Pocket position, opening width...

An eight-hour shift asks different things of a shirt than a photo does. A pocket matters if you carry a pen. A tail matters when you lean over. A thick tee that feels reassuring in...

A boxy tee with a shoulder seam near the shoulder point has a different attitude from one whose seam lands down the upper arm. The latter adds apparent sleeve length even when the sewn sleeve...

If every shirt that fits your chest covers most of your fly, check the width and length together before browsing another size run. A short wide tee changes the ratio. Simply buying large and hoping...

Boxy describes width; cropped describes length. Put the two together and you get a broad horizontal shape. Keep the width but extend the body and the same shoulder looks quieter. Choose based on the proportions...

The belt is an outfit landmark rather than a fixed body measurement. Its position changes between jeans, trousers and shorts. A heavyweight tee that hits exactly there leaves little margin when you reach forward or...

A short boxy tee can give a wider chest without the long hem that often comes with sizing up. The trick is choosing a body length that works with your trousers. A tee that grazes...

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...