Gustin T-shirts

I'm interesting in the t's as well. They are good value for made in USA t-shirts and the size chart is, amazingly, spot on for me. In another thread some people said they aren't getting any shrink with cold wash and hang dry, so I have every intention of backing some. My problem now is that every 3 pack seems to have 1 shirt that I'm positive I will NOT wear. It's never going to happen, but it would be nice to have a "choose your own" 3 pack.

I like the Heather Gray. $26 not bad. Good fit, a little stretch.

Gustin is sending me a logo T since I was lucky and asked for one.

Hopefully I can nail fit T's are the hardest thing to buy I feel. It is hard to get a cut that works for you, good fabric that doesn't get all bacon neck, something that's not down to your elbows but not choking your biceps.

I like the indigo strip T but hesitant until I know sizing.

Lol never mind. I just measured them (package of 2), and they are both off by 3in around the chest.

I received both the Indigo T-Shirt 2-pk and the Heavy Indigo Stripe today.

I ordered size small in both as this is the size I order for button downs and chore coats. I have been concerned about the fit of the T's though as I like my button downs snug but don't like an overly tight Tee.

I was thrilled when I tried on the indigo T-Shirts! The fit is perfect for me. I like the thin/thick-ness of the fabric. Color is great. But after reading the post from curieux88 I measured my T's just to see and they fall somewhere in-between small and medium. Great for me on this batch of T's but I am not sure what to order next time... I guess I will see how these handle the wash.

The Heavy Indigo T-Shirt was a different story though. The chest came in at about 3 inches over spec and has weird crooked side seam lines. I sent Ren/Gustin an email about this hoping for an exchange as I love the thickness of this shirt but we will see...

Recap:

- Love the imperfections of my Indigo T-Shirt sizings. Soon to be favorite T's.
- Love the look/feel of the Heavy Stripe Indigo but the imperfections are not acceptable and I am hoping they have an extra size small laying around the office they can send me!

So is the general consensus that the T-shirts run large relative to button-up shirts in the same size? With tees in the stock store I'm tempted to jump on board (that indigo looks SO nice) but I'm worried about sizing...

I guess I'm really in the minority here, but I hated the shirts and didn't risk trying a second time for perhaps a different size or material. I backed the very first run of 3pk tees, so perhaps they improved something since the initial batch? I ordered a medium based on my experience with satisfactory fit across their oxfords, chambrays, and trucker jacket. Anyone who complained about the short length of the scooped sides of a buttondown would likely complain about the length of the tee, I'd imagine.

My complaints: the interior tag seemed like a really bad choice, as the tags already bugged me when trying them on brand new; the total torso length felt oddly short, closer to that of a non-tuck undershirt or a tee one-size too small for me; fabric too thin and soft, so it draped poorly on me (imagine a silk sheet showing off the curves of a woman's body) and was the least complimenting tee I've ever worn that wasn't blatantly the wrong size - let it be known I'm not fat, but not muscular/toned.

My praises: the length & fit of the sleeves themselves were spot on, as most quality material & tailored fit tees tend to err on the shorter (sometimes TOO short) sleeve length; the texture of their heather grey was more interesting than a J.crew (or similar) equivalent; the pricing feels fair as I think they'd be duds at $15/ea or more; I wanted to consider trying large instead but the fabric draped so poorly I didn't bother.

FWIW I'm gauging these, especially for their price/value, against J.Crew's run of the mill cotton tees. J.Crew runs about $24 on avg, and can be had at 40% off with discount codes through the year, bringing them to $14. I'm happier with any given white or heather J.Crew tee at sub-$20 than I was with these, but these don't even begin to compare to the costlier tees Gustin wants them likened to; like Left Field NYC tube tees, Wallace & Barnes Skivvy Tee, The Woodlands, Reigning Champ and others from the $40-60 ballpark. I've changed over to having fewer, costlier tees in my closet; so perhaps I'm not their target market now anyway.

I just got a large indigo strip t shirt, (xl button down) and it fits much better. It's still quite large around the waist, so I'm not sure if I'll get more of Gustin t shirts.

My only problem with the t-shirts is the color selection. There is always one color that is just awful, like the faded yellow.

I got the first white/black/heather pack, and also the coal/smoke/blue teal.

I wear a Medium Tall in Gustin button-up shirts. Got some M and some S t-shirts. Both were wearable for me, preferred the smalls though.

The "coal" t-shirt is by far my favorite. Got in on this coal/heather/sea blue 3-pack last week, mostly to get another coal shirt.

I have two black crew necks, and just received the variety pack of the new V necks: black, white, and grey.


The feel for each color is different. Even from the black to the white. In terms of softness.. the way it even drapes..



The fit is pretty loose for the crew necks, I find myself wearing them to bed or on lazy Sunday (aka hungover on the couch). I wouldn't wear it out on a Friday/Sat. Too loose and not that perfect black T I'm endlessly searching for, but everyone's body shape is different I guess? I'm 5'11" & 170ish lbs, YMMV.

As for material, pretty standard. I have some Pima cottons that feel much better.




So on to the V necks---- the fit is much better. If my eyes aren't deceiving me, I think they made them a tad more slim fitting, or at least shortened the arms? Maybe it's all an illusion, but much better than the crew neck, again, for my preference and body.

The biggest issue: bacon neck for the black colored one after one wash. Cold delicate cycle, low heat dry. It's a standard T..... and I did not notice this issue at all with the black Crew on the same settings after multiple repeats.

A second wash and same results. Terrible bacon neck. And the grey did not have this issue. Nor the white.



Again: ALL 3 colors FEEL completely different from each other. The grey (blend?) is very soft, the neck trim as well.. the black feels like it has more weight and the neck trim does as well. No idea what's going on........ the downside for purchasing a brand new product from a company that has no experience form making T shirts. Lesson learned.




edit: one think I forgot to mention, they fit rather long. not like a damn dress, but noteworthy.

Oh, shit, that'd help. I got Medium across the board.