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Oct 3, 2019
Okay so I got a pair of review t-shirts in today, and I'm wearing one of these right now. Quick initial impressions: Overall, I like the substantive (weight) and slubby (texture) feel of the fabric. People used to cotton t shirts with a smooth hand feel might need some getting used to here--I think I'd compare these to raw denim (vs. washed) in terms of feel. However, in all honesty, if you're a raw denim kind of person, the comfort will not bother you. I had been apprehensive about Velva Sheen because many reviews online state that the fabric is _very_ uncomfortable--while it might feel a little stiff at first, I don't really feel it now (I'm 7 hours into wearing it today). About fit: Velva Sheen sizes usually run a size small. Normally, I wear XS or an S in t-shirts (mostly fast fashion brands like Uniqlo), and I like a fairly close cut fit in my tees. I should have checked the size chart here, because (I think) Drop has altered the sizing for these so the sizes are more familiar to people--that is to say these run fairly true to size imo. I don't have a size S to compare against my Uniqlo S, but the Drop x Velva Sheen M is definitely larger than the Uniqlo S. My recommendation is to go with your usual size. About the cut: these are _not_ boxy like many t-shirts out there, which is slightly surprising to me since this is a tubular construction. /shrug I don't think I'm in a good place to comment about the fit otherwise since I think I chose the wrong size. Photo showing length--my hand is where the waistline of my jeans is to give you an idea of the body length of this t-shirt. It's fairly longer than most t-shirts I own, which I personally like. I don't like it when I bend down and people can see things that I don't want them to see (most of the time). /shrug
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Overall verdict: I really like these, and will wear them mostly with raw denim + boots or other generally rugged feeling apparel. When it's extremely hot out and I choose to wear light chinos, for example, I'll reach for the cheaper Uniqlos. Is this a replacement for super cheap t-shirts? For me, no--there is a place for cheap t-shirts, and this will not replace that (eg. using as undershirt). Also especially being a student it wouldn't make financial sense to _completely_ replace them anyway. But it's definitely one of those things that I can see myself reaching for more and more over time, and eventually I'd like to have more quality than quantity in my wardrobe. I will update the review as I wear these more. I'll keep one untouched and I'll only wear one of the two t-shirts so I can compare a worn tee vs new. I'm also interested in post-wash measurements--really hoping these shrink haha. Update: I compared the sizes of the t-shirt pre- and post-wash. I was expecting some sort of shrinkage--I put it through torture--hot washer cycle followed by high heat tumble dry. Nope, no shrinkage. However the fabric has softened and conforms better to the body. The correct size would have been just perfect imo. The neck has stretched out a little. Uploading photos for comparison.
  1. No shrinkage in sleeve or shoulder.
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2. Overall no shrinkage whatsoever. Maybe 0.25" on the length, but nothing noticeable.
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3 The neck has stretched though:
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