Waffle Knit Collared Dropped Shoulder Shirt in Black

Waffle knit is a texture that does a lot of work quietly. It catches light, it gives a plain black top some depth, and it feels substantial in a way a flat knit does not. Double Take pairs that texture with a collar and a dropped shoulder, which is an unusual combination and the reason this shirt looks more considered than the price suggests.

The collar is what lifts it. A collared neckline reads a little sharper and more structured than a crew, so the shirt can sit at the dressier end of casual without any effort. The dropped shoulder then pulls in the opposite direction, letting the sleeve seam fall below the natural shoulder for a relaxed, easy line. Those two ideas together are the whole design. Material composition is 95% polyester, 5% spandex, so the knit is slightly stretchy and comfortable through a full day, and it is opaque. The cut is roomy through the bust, running from 44.1 inches at size S to 54.2 inches at 2XL, with body length between 28 and 31 inches. Sizes run S through 2XL.

Black makes this an easy piece to place. Wear it open over a tank with straight leg jeans and let the collar frame the neck. Tuck the front hem into high waist denim and add a belt if you want the waist defined, since the shirt is long enough that leaving it out reads oversized. Trousers and loafers push it toward the office. Leggings and sneakers take it the other way entirely. The waffle texture is what keeps it from looking like a plain black top in photographs or in person, and it layers well under a jacket in cooler weather without adding bulk.

Why you will love it

• Textured waffle knit fabric with real depth
• Collared neckline for a slightly more polished look
• Dropped shoulder design for a relaxed, trendy fit
• Sheer: Opaque
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Sizes S through 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low