Amazon Essentials Short Sleeve Crewneck Charcoal Reviews Summary

Fit and Size

Pros:

• "They fit perfectly."
• "Great fit if you are tall."
• "They fit well and are flattering."
• "The extra smalls were perfect."
• "Size L, currently 5'4, 150, they fit great. Not right but not baggy."
• "I chose size M and it’s perfect for me not too tight and not too big."
• "I’m 5’5”, 120 lbs, size 34D and ordered an XS, and it’s a great fit."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, they are a little fitted; therefore, they are a little tighter than I like."
• "Small. Too much stretch."
• "Even the XL is too tight."
• "Ordered a small which is my usual size in T-shirts, but this was tight in the chest area."
• "It fits well on my shoulders but then it’s too wide from the ribs down. It’s also too long."
• "For chunky arm girls like me I don’t recommend."
• "I typically wear a large, but the large size was tight-fitting."

Material Quality

Pros:

• "These shirts were very well made, comfortable and, fit well even after washing."
• "They are very good quality. Wash well, fit well."
• "Material is soft and not see through, and size seems right."
• "The material feels good and fresh."
• "The fabric looks like nice quality - we'll see after a few washings but so far so good."
• "These plain white tee's are made with breathable and comfortable fabric."
• "The material is soft and breathable."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, after the first wash the neck is all stretched out looking like the old t-shirts I already have."
• "The fabric is already pilling after 1 wash and a couple of wears."
• "The fabric feels good and fresh."
• "The white is also see through."
• "These T-shirts are good, but not high quality. After one wash the fabric turned 'worn out'."
• "The material contains 7% spandex, not 6% and they feel very synthetic (and hot)."
• "The material is so soft and the fit is really nice UNTIL washed. After they are washed, the neck stretches out and looks super sloppy and worn out."

Comfort and Wearability

Pros:

• "Love these!! SO soft and so comfy."
• "They are super comfortable and fit perfectly."
• "The stretch is perfect for my growing bump and you cannot beat the price."
• "Best of all, they are so soft."
• "The fit wasn’t clingy, but loose around my tummy."
• "I love everything about this shirt! Super soft, perfect stretchiness, not see through at all."
• "These t-shirts are so soft. I wear them as sleep wear. Very comfortable."

Cons:

• "The material is very clingy/stretchy."
• "Small. Too much stretch."
• "Beware the spandex part of the shirt."
• "They are long enough and thin enough to layer but too clingy to wear on their own."
• "The sleeves are too short and the shirts cling to all the wrong places."
• "Just a basic t shirt, good for layering looks under cardigan. Not enough stretch to the material."
• "They are dingy and don't hold their shape after just one wash."

Transparency and Color

Pros:

• "I’ve been looking for a white tee that wasn’t completely see through. Read the reviews on this one and decided to give it a shot. It’s perfect."
• "Material is soft and not see through, and size seems right."
• "The colors are nice."
• "Colors are as expected."
• "Love the color. The green has a blue undertone, so it's more emerald."
• "The material is soft and not see-through in the colors I ordered."
• "These are not see through, which is what I wanted."

Cons:

• "I don’t get the 5 star reviews unless they have changed the quality. The shirts are completely see-through and not flattering at all."
• "The white is also see through."
• "I am always a bit uptight about white being see through. these are ridiculously see through."
• "I didn't realize though, that the white one and white one with stripes would be see through."
• "Many reviewers have said this white Tshirt is not see through. I could definitely see my nude bra through it."
• "I ordered the white/peach pair and it is SEE THROUGH."
• "The white is very see through."

Durability and Maintenance

Pros:

• "They did not shrink at all after washing."
• "The shirts have held up just fine in the wash after months of use."
• "I washed them a few times and the black didn’t fade."
• "I've washed and dried them on cold and low multiple times and they are still the same as they were brand new."
• "They wash and dry well."
• "They are durable after numerous washings."
• "I am very happy with these shirts! I have washed and dried them 6 times to check for shrinkage, fading and quality of fabric."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, after the first wash the neck is all stretched out looking like the old t-shirts I already have."
• "The fabric is already pilling after 1 wash and a couple of wears."
• "I really liked these tees and they were very comfortable but the black one developed a hole on the side after the second time washing it."
• "The bottom hem wrinkled after one wash and I haven’t worn the shirt since, besides to bed."
• "However after washing the collar gets wiggly looking. It doesn’t lay flat."
• "The material is so soft and the fit is really nice UNTIL washed. After they are washed, the neck stretches out and looks super sloppy and worn out."
• "I wore this tee one time. Neck it totally stretched out. Looks like i have had them for a year."