Long Raglan Sleeve Round Neck Top in Dark Blue

The raglan sleeve is a quiet piece of engineering. Instead of joining at the shoulder, the sleeve runs in one piece all the way to the neckline, which is why raglan tops feel so unrestricted through the arm and why they carry that easy, sporty line. This one from Basic Bae takes that construction and keeps everything else classic.

A round neck is the right partner for a raglan, because the diagonal seam needs a simple neckline to sit against. Material composition is 95% polyester, 5% spandex, so the top is slightly stretchy and moves with you, and the fabric is opaque. The cut is relaxed but not oversized, with bust running 37.4 inches at size S to 45.2 inches at XL. The proportions are worth noting: length falls between 21.5 and 23.8 inches, which is on the shorter side, while sleeve length runs 27.1 to 29 inches, which is genuinely long. That combination gives the top its slightly cropped, sporty shape. Sizes are S through XL in Dark Blue.

Wear it with jeans for a relaxed daytime outfit and it is exactly the staple it looks like. Dress it up with a skirt and the raglan seam keeps things from getting too formal, which is the interesting version. Because the body is short and the sleeves are long, high waist bottoms are the natural match and there is no need to tuck. Push the sleeves up to the elbow to balance the length. Dark blue is easy: it sits with denim, black, white, cream and gray without a second thought. One thing to note before you buy, and it matters: this top is hand wash only and should not be tumble dried, so it needs slightly more care than a standard tee.

Why you will love it

• Raglan sleeves for a casual, sporty look and free movement
• Classic, timeless round neckline
• Shorter body with long sleeves for an easy modern shape
• Sheer: Opaque
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Sizes S through XL in Dark Blue

Care

• Hand wash cold
• Do not tumble dry