Guide · Tees

Choosing a TEZO tee

Eleven of the twenty-five listings on this site are t-shirts, split across four models. This is the guide to telling them apart: fit, fabric and what each one is actually for.

The gym tee: fitted, stretchy, opinionated

The 90% cotton, 10% spandex hipster tee is the most reviewed thing TEZO makes, 2,854 ratings, and the most particular. 4-way stretch, a side split hem with a scallop bottom so it stays down when you squat, and a slim pattern the brand tells you to size up from unless you have a V-shape. Long-sleeve grey at $12.99 or a short-sleeve 2-pack at $19.99.

The longline 3-pack: the streetwear cut

Three crewnecks per pack with the "X" chest stitch, cut longer in the hem for the untucked, layered look. Cotton blend with elastane and a no-shrinkage claim. Colour sets are built around black; long-sleeve packs run to $31.99, short-sleeve $29.99, all on one 1,104-rating listing.

The vintage crew: the plain one

Rayon-blend, contrast collar, single shirts from $7.99. It drapes softer than cotton at this price and dries fast on a hanger. This is the tee for people who read the other two descriptions and thought "I just want a shirt".

The muscle henley: the new one

Ribbed knit, V-neck henley collar, longline hem, one colour so far. It is the dressiest cut of the four, a step past a plain crew for a date or a dinner, and the same $14.99 as a big & tall polo. Slim by intent; it is in the name.

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