Elizabeth
"I fear every single one of us is going to start her t-shirt testimonial this way but… We are young and broke and artistic, and spending $80 on a t-shirt is not something we take lightly.
So, it’s telling that I bought the first Annie St. Clair shirt I tried on — a long gray tunic with full length sleeves. I couldn’t help it. I have a long torso so it’s hard to find tee shirts long enough in the first place, plus real pants are my fashion nemesis so I’m often trying make leggings or tights work instead of stuffing my muffin top into a cruel denim-or-dress-pants prison. Not only was the gray shirt long enough to cover my derrière (an imperative for the leggings-as-pants wearing crowd, of which I am a card-carrying member) it was also buttery soft with a good weight — not too light, not too stuffy. The shirts were simple without looking too casual, basic staples with style.
When you’re young and broke and artistic, you have to pick and choose the elements of your look that need to be augmented with top-of-the-line investment pieces, and which elements can be achieved with Thrift store finds and Forever 21 sale items. Makeup artists have advised me invest in baseline, foundation items: good skincare and foundation. Well-dressed men had women recommend well-fitted undergarments and staple-item splurges like professionally-tailored black pants or the perfect white undershirt. This staple is worth the splurge."
Purchased one shirt.
Michelle
"I was cruelly cursed with wide hips and a bust, so my waist is often lost in the fabric of shirts that aren’t cut in for my body. Honestly, I was nervous about trying these on. The new company has limited sizing and I am almost never a straight size, but lo and behold, the first shirt I tried on was love at first fitting. While it didn’t fall on me the way it fit the models in the catalogue (loose and flowing), the fabric allowed the shirt to hug in all the right ways. The crew neck cut accentuated my good features and hid the ones that I hate - namely, what J. Law has dubbed 'armpit vaginas.' And, oh god, people can see my waist now. The fabric is oh, so soft, but I have to wonder if it’ll stay that way. Annie gave me a fabric care card (so smart, since I live in fear of accidentally shrinking all of my clothes in the wash) and the shirt hasn’t shrunk or lost any of its softness.
Would I buy this shirt at full price? Probably not on my currently budget (ask me again when I bump up a tax bracket). Would I buy this shirt on sale? Yes, probably. Actually, I did. It has become my go-to when I need to look nice-but-casual, or when I want to woo potential mates."
Purchased one shirt.
Carly:
"Annie St. Claire's line of cotton and leather tops are amazing. These are products I truly believe to be of the best quality, making them far worth any cheaper tee shirt that can be purchased for under $20 at Old Navy, American Eagle or Target. However, because of the high price of each top, I find myself asking this question: is the product truly worth it?
Is it worth it to pay $65 for one white v-neck tee shirt that will last me a good 2-3 years of constant weekly wear, or is it wiser to take my chances on that $8 white v-neck tee shirt from Old Navy and buy 2-3 throughout the year?
Also, as a 24-year-old woman, I find my personal style changing often. An article of clothing I'm obsessed with now might find its way to the forgotten corner of my closet within just a few months.
So in conclusion, I do love Annie St. Claire's products, but I don't think a basic item is worth such a high price."
Did not purchase.
Lauren
"I liked the shirts. I wish she had more shirts that didn't have the waist line cut in. However, I LOVE how long they come. I'm just hoping the material will last a while. I'm good about keeping things looking nice for a long time, but if the material doesn't hold up then I'm going to be angry about the price I paid. I honestly don't understand why I have to pay so much for them."
Purchased two shirts.
Katie
"Trying on A. St. Clair’s shirts was the bee’s knees. I like the concept of a simple tee with many means. It can be dressed up or down. The shirts are soft, almost too soft, like that I’m not worthy of their softness. They’re flowy while also being fitted, but not tight. As a women with large breasts and an average everything else, the tees didn’t exactly fit my style. I wanted them to be tighter. I did try on a long black tank that I loved. It was more my style, black. Overall cool concept, but a bit pricey for me. I’m not sure if I could afford one for myself, but if someone bought me that black tank (small) I wouldn’t be mad."
Did not purchase.
Final Verdict:
We don't all fit into big-box cuts and sizes, and that can be frustrating when you're looking for a staple wardrobe. If you find yourself constantly on the look out for a tee that fits you just right, try one of the ones from A. St. Clair. They're a bit of an investment, though, so if you don't have the cash to spend $60+ on a shirt, you're either going to want to save up or catch these on sale, if you're equipped to buy them at all. The quality holds up — even through multiple washes, it doesn't lose its softness or its shape.
Want to try these tees for yourself? You’re in luck! A. St. Clair has given us a code for readers to receive 20 percent off of their orders: Use louisville20 at checkout.