Six to Sunday Test Closet: The Best T-Shirts for Tall Women and Long Torsos

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Best All Around T-Shirt for Tall Women: ASOS Ultimate Crew Neck T-Shirt

Price: $9

Quality: As Expected

Fit: True to Size

Style: 5/5

Fit: 5/5

Function: 5/5

Pro: You cannot beat the quality-fit-price ratio on the ASOS Ultimate Crew Neck T-Shirt in the tall design. The fabric is heavy enough to be opaque (hurray for no bra line peek-a-boo) but didn’t feel thick. “I liked the slightly boxy shape–it gave me ample room around my bust area, but it wasn’t so wide that I felt it made me look big.” Best of all? The length was “perfect,” and it could be tucked or untucked.

Con: “I should have used my Nori press before taking the photos!” No real cons on this one!

Best Tall Tee For Midsection Room: Midheaven Denim Highland Tee

Price: $72 ($50 sale price)

Quality: As Expected

Fit: Runs Small

Style: 5/5

Fit: 4/5

Function: 4/5

Pro: In a slightly more boxy shape, the Midheaven Denim Highland Tee features a more roomy fit, which is forgiving around the midsection. This is a big advantage for tall women who are seeking more room and less pull from t-shirts.

Con: If you are busty, this may not be the best option for you. The bust area was proportionally smaller than the shirt's lower half.  Amber said,“ It pulled at my armpits–my 36E bust was too large for this one. If I sized up it would have been much too boxy overall.”

Best Extra Tall Tee (Tunic-Style): Amalli Talli Midi Sleeve Tall Tee

Price: $48

Quality: Better than Expected

Fit: True to Size

Style: 4/5

Fit: 4/5

Function: 4/5

Pro: The Amalli Talli Midi Sleeve Tall Tee was one of the longest shirts in length - a pleasant surprise for our tall Test Closet team member. “I could see wearing this over leggings as it would cover my backside nicely.” The fabric had nice stretch, which made it very comfortable. Amber praised, “I liked the longer length of the sleeves as well, as I tend to want to cover my upper arms.”

Con: Pant pairings felt more limited with this style. "Given the longer length, I felt like it bunched up when left untucked but had too much bulk when tucked in. For this shirt length, I think it would work really well with leggings or pull-on style pants like Spanx.” Amber also noted the fabric was a tad sheer.

Most Flattering Bust: Gap Modern V-Neck T-Shirt

Price: $24.95 ($14 sale price)

Quality: As Expected

Fit: True to Size

Style: 4/5

Fit: 4/5

Function: 4/5

Pro: The Gap Modern V-Neck T-Shirt got great accolades for its fit and flatter around the bust. "The shape was good for my larger bust (no pulling). The v-neckline has the ideal plunge–it shows enough skin but it doesn’t play peek-a-boo with my bra.” Like the Amalli tee, this style is slightly longer in length, so for someone a bit shorter (but still tall), it could possibly double as a tunic. Our Test Closet team member appreciated the weight and stretch of the Gap material as well.

Con: The biggest con for the Gap shirt was the midsection area, a core consideration for our community. “It was a bit tight around the bottom–fine for tucking into high-waisted pants, but it pulled a little when left out.”

Best Tall Tee With Half Sleeves: Gap Modern Crew Neck T-Shirt

Price: $24.95 ($12 sale price)

Quality: Better than Expected

Fit: True to Size

Style: 4/5

Fit: 4/5

Function: 4/5

Pro: Gap Modern Crew Neck won major points for arm coverage. According to Amber, "I liked the half-sleeve detail on this one. It covered my arms perfectly.” She also liked the material – soft and stretchy enough to accommodate a larger bust.

Con: Similar to the Gap Modern V-Neck, this one was a bit snug near the bottom. Also, the thickness of the material is better suited to a smaller-chested woman. “Once it was on my 36E boobs, it was a little sheer.”