The white t-shirt, but with a twist
Everyone has a white t-shirt. Very few have one with sleeves cut from transparent sheer fabric and scattered with crystals. It's the only difference from a basic, and it's enough to take the piece from weekend to evening without changing anything else about the outfit.
Wearing Experience
- White that stays opaque where it needs to : the body is in dense jersey, only the sleeve is transparent.
- Transparent crystals : on white, they catch the light without adding colour.
- A gradient from top to bottom : spaced at the shoulder, tightly clustered in a band at the sleeve hem.
- A rounded hem : slightly longer at the back, it drapes well over trousers or a skirt.
Craftsmanship & Material
Two distinct compositions, as indicated on the label: body in 90% cotton and 10% silk, sleeves in 100% viscose. On a white piece, this separation is even more visible than on the black version: the body retains clear opacity, while the sleeve allows the arm to show through. It's this controlled contrast that distinguishes the garment from a simply too-thin t-shirt.
The crystals are set in increasing density: rare near the shoulder, they tighten to form a continuous band at the sleeve edge. On white, this choice is more demanding than on black, as even the slightest alignment defect would show; the gradient must therefore be regular across the full height of the sleeve. Our article on the art of wearing a basic t-shirt with style revisits these details that elevate a simple piece into something else.
Styling Tips
- With an ivory long skirt, in a total light look, the rhinestone-set sleeves provide the only relief needed.
- With wide black linen trousers and flat sandals, for a sharp contrast.
- Tucked into a black midi skirt with a fine belt, when you need a dressy outfit in five minutes.
It complements the other styles in our t-shirts section.
It pairs with the straight long viscose skirt in ivory, and the same style is available in black.
Care Instructions
Delicate wash at 30 °C, by hand preferably, inside-out, to protect the crystals. No bleach, even on white: chlorine weakens the viscose sleeves and yellows the settings. No tumble drying, no dry cleaning. Iron on very low heat on the reverse, without placing the iron on the sleeves. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.
