This Pima Cotton Scoopneck Tee from Banana Republic was a total impulse buy. Now that Spring is coming, I’m hesitant to step out in my standard tank + cardigan + skirt combo, as it’ll likely get pretty uncomfortable wearing a sweater all summer. So I’ve been on the hunt (again) for simple, high quality tees that I can just throw on with skirts/jeans for a casual look, yet be able to layer over it for a dressed up look. I didn’t really have any criteria in mind when I saw this Pima Cotton Scoopneck tee on sale for only $9.99 at Banana Republic online. It’s 91% Pima Cotton, 9% Spandex. Sounds like a super comfy, high quality tee that most likely won’t stretch out easily.

It came today and I am not a fan. First impression is that it’s a cool, breezy fabric, definitely feels high quality, but seems a little too spandex-y and clingy. I had some hopes for it when I threw it on. First thing I realized – you could see every tiny thing on my body through this tee. Granted, I bought it in white, but who doesn’t need a go-to white tee in the spring/summer? So why can’t I find any that do not showcase all the goods?

The tee really felt more like shiny, stretchy spandex rather than pima cotton. Definitely not a girl’s most flattering material in any kind of top. The sizing also runs small. BR’s tanks and tops in “Medium” usually fit me relatively loosely and comfortably, whereas this shirt in medium was skin tight, exacerbating the cling issue. I probably should’ve read reviews on the BR site before purchasing, as many echo the same feedback. Only way it may work is if I tucked it into something and wore my hair down to cover the girls. Then it looks decent. Sorta. If you want to give this a shot, get this tee here on sale for only $9.99.