Five Plus One is our weekly series of buyer’s guides. We pick a specific category and dig up five great options along with one that’s a little outside the norm.
Spring is here, and that means not only is the weather heating up but fashion brands are releasing a whole range of colorful garments. Fortunately, that means you’re able to pick up some unique, colorful tees to help keep you cool this season. Regardless of the number of tees you need and the budget you have, we hope the selection we have chosen is able to help you out.
1) Dehen 1920: Heavy Duty Pocket Tee
If you’re a fan of heavyweight tees then Dehen 1920‘s Heavy Duty Pocket Tee should be up your alley. Shown here in Old Gold, these tees are available in a handful of lovely colorways, each made in the USA from a 5.6 oz. jersey knit cotton fabric. Featuring a square patch pocket, garment dyeing, and great stitching details throughout, these tees are great if you need a single new tee or want to freshen up your entire wardrobe with a range of colors.
Available for $79CAD (~$60USD) from Brooklyn Clothing.
2) Warehouse: Bamboo Textured Pocket Tee
For many denim heads, a garment’s texture is one of its most important attributes and that’s why Warehouse‘s Bamboo Textured Pocket Tees are some of the most popular tees in our niche.
Available in a ton of colors, these tees are made in Japan from a 5.5 oz. cotton fabric, woven on slow machines to achieve a rich, horizontal texture. They’re then overdyed to their finished hues and constructed with a single chest pocket and ribbed collar and a super snug neckline that won’t stretch out too much over time. These tee’s style might be basic, but the execution is nothing short of phenomenal.
Available for $73 from Corlection.
3) Uniqlo: Oversized Pocket Tee
If you need a lot of tees to freshen things up but don’t want to break the bank, then Uniqlo‘s Oversized Pocket Tee are the obvious choice from this list. Available in a ton of colors and a wide range of sizes, you really can’t beat the quality-to-price ratio of these tees, and the 100% cotton fabric makes them comfortable year-round. While the oversized fit isn’t everyone’s style, these tees are just an awesome option if you’re into the wide-core look that’s so popular in Japan and South Korea right now.
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Available for $20 from Uniqlo.
4) The Real McCoy’s: Pocket tee
The Real McCoy’s is one of the most well-respected historical reproduction fashion companies out there, so it should come as no surprise that their Pocket Tees are worthy of a place on this shortlist. They’re made in Japan from a 100% cotton fabric and come in all the great colors you could hope for. While they’re not the cheapest tees you’ll find on this list, they’re a time-honored, high-quality option, and a good one if you’re interested in getting into the high-end tee shirt game.
Available for $79 from Lost & Found.
5) Battenwear: S/S Pocket Tee
Battenwear has always been a solid option for elevated basics, and their wide range of colorful S/S Pocket Tees adds more ammunition to their roster. Made in the USA from a 5.5 oz. ringspun cotton fabric, these tees are made with a roomy fit which makes them a perfect springtime tee. While you might not be used to spending this much on a tee, you’ll definitely feel the quality difference, so just don’t blame us when you buy one and soon find your wardrobe filled to the brim with new tees!
Available for $60 from Battenwear.
Plus One – Inis Meain: Knit Pocket Tee
Inis Meain‘s Knit Pocket Tees are truly a sight to behold. Made in Inis Meain, Ireland from a 100% linen knit, these tees come in a small number of beautiful, colorful hues, but that’s just the start. The knitted linen texture truly separates these tees from the competition, and the rolled chest pocket only adds to this tee’s unique aesthetic. Finished with a half-sleeve length, these tees could be your new favorite if you want a tee that’s slightly left-field.
Available for $345 from No Man Walks Alone.
