Exposed Seam Contrast Striped Long Sleeve Tee in Dusty Blue

The exposed seam is the whole point of this one. Most tees hide their construction. This one turns the stitching outward and runs a contrast stripe along it, so a plain long sleeve top ends up with a bit of quiet structure and a line that draws the eye. It is a small idea, executed well, and it is the difference between a basic and a basic you actually reach for.

Material composition is 100% cotton, which is what makes it worth owning. Cotton breathes, it softens as you wash it, and it does not hold heat the way a synthetic does. The knit is opaque and slightly stretchy, so it moves with you without turning clingy. The fit is relaxed rather than fitted, with a generous bust measurement and a shorter body length in the 23 to 25 inch range depending on size, which puts the hem right around the waist. The round neck sits comfortably flat. Sizes run S through XL, and the sleeve length holds at 18.9 inches across the range.

Dusty blue is an easy shade to build around. It is softer than navy and warmer than gray, and it sits comfortably next to denim without matching it exactly. Because the body is cropped short, high waist jeans or trousers are the natural pairing and the hem lands where it should with no tucking required. Wear it with straight leg denim and sneakers on a normal day. Put it under a blazer and let the contrast seam peek out at the sleeve. In warmer weather push the sleeves up to the elbow and let the cotton do its job. It is a top that layers well in autumn and stands alone in spring.

Why you will love it

• Exposed seam construction with a contrast stripe detail
• Round neck with long sleeves in a relaxed cut
• Sheer: Opaque
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 100% cotton
• Shorter body length that pairs naturally with high waist bottoms
• Sizes S through XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low