Long t-shirt for women
Short answer: A long T-shirt covers the hips and can be worn with leggings. Length is what sets it apart from an ordinary T-shirt, so it is worth measuring rather than guessing.
Length decides the use
If the top covers your bottom, it can be worn alone with leggings. If not, it needs trousers, a skirt or a longer cardigan. Settle this first, because it decides how the top gets worn day to day. Leggings in the same soft quality are in bamboo leggings for women.
Measure, do not guess
Measure from the shoulder by the neck down to the length you want, for example mid thigh. Then compare with the measurements in the size chart rather than guessing from the size alone. Two tops in the same size can differ quite a bit in length. See how in the measuring guide.
The drape
Bamboo viscose hangs heavier than cotton jersey and lies more neatly over the hips instead of flaring out. That matters most on a long top, where there is a lot of fabric below the waist. Good drape keeps the top looking calm both standing and sitting. See the regular styles in bamboo T-shirt for women.
The T-shirt dress
If the top is longer still and reaches just above the knee, it is a dress. A T-shirt dress is worn much like a long T-shirt but can also stand alone without leggings. It is easy in summer and works with tights and a cardigan when it turns colder. See bamboo T-shirt dresses.
Does it ride up
A long top that is too tight rides up over the hips when you walk or sit, and bunches at the waist. Choose a fit with a little room at the hips, or go up a size if you are between two. More on the causes in the top that rides up over the stomach.
Long sleeve
The long T-shirt also comes with long sleeves, which makes it an easy choice in spring and autumn. With leggings and a light jacket it covers many days without much thought about the outfit. The sleeve should reach the wrist. See long sleeve bamboo T-shirt for women.
Washing
Wash the long T-shirt at 40 degrees inside out and without fabric softener. Dry it flat, so the weight of the water does not stretch the length, which can happen when a long top hangs wet. Avoid the tumble dryer, as high heat can shrink the fabric. See the washing guide.
What it goes with
A long T-shirt goes with leggings, slim trousers and cycling shorts, because the longer body balances the narrow bottom half. With wide trousers you can tuck it in at the front to show the waist. An open cardigan or shirt over it adds a calm layer that does not take attention from the top.
How many you need
Two to three long T-shirts in neutral colours cover most weeks if you wear them with leggings. Mix one short sleeve and one long sleeve, and you have something for the whole year. Choose colours that go with the leggings and trousers you already own, so everything can be combined.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a long T-shirt be?
Long enough to cover the hips and bottom if you wear it with leggings. Measure from the shoulder down and compare with the size chart before you choose.
Does it ride up?
Only if it is tight over the hips. Choose a fit with a little room there, or go up a size if you fall between two sizes in the chart.
What is the difference between a long T-shirt and a dress?
The length. A long T-shirt covers the hips and is usually worn with leggings, while a T-shirt dress reaches towards the knee and can be worn on its own.
See our range of bamboo t-shirts for women.
