The Obtainer - 9/26/22, Monday
↦ Fall's Unsung Layering Hero
Monday,September 26th Edition
I shut my laptop off for the first time in a few months last week—did I miss anything? Now that’s it’s officially Fall, let’s revisit one of the season’s unsung base layers.
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
BuyingGuide
The Best Long-Sleeve T-Shirts
It’s officially autumn—let the layering commence. But while there's always talk of swapping out our polos and tropical shirts for something more substantial, there's never any talk about what's underneath. I'm here to sing the praises of the long-sleeve tee. The easygoing knit shirt makes for an ideal cover for transitional weather when breezy evenings are still too warm for sweaters but a touch too chilly for short-sleeves. I wear long-sleeve tees year-round because I run cold almost all the time. But it's always the perfect weighted top for your WFH wardrobe (or casual in-person office fits).
An essential for everyone's wardrobe, you can wear them with shorts, jeans or chinos, and even dress them up a bit with suits. If you're going to wear it by itself, you should size up as this type of silhouette looks better when it's more relaxed. If you're going to layer with an unstructured blazer or overshirt, then your usual size will do. Think of them as lightweight sweatshirts and wear them like your go-to crewneck. Whenever styling these, feel free to let them hang over your wrist, or if you're cooking dinner for the evening, don't be afraid to push them up.
For me, the ideal long-sleeve T-shirt has a structured neckline and borderline mock-neck that stays on the neck, even after washing. Another detail is a finished hemline at the waist, so it rests just below your belt, and ribbed sleeves at the wrists are a must if you're going to wear this fitted—if you're sporting an oversized look, then a raw-edged wrist works even better for a nonchalant style. With all the different options out there, we've selected a few to help guide you in the right direction. Take your pick.
4 of Our Favorites
A throwback style featuring a knit jet sleeve with engineered stripes. You may get mistaken for your favorite team's practice squad player in this shirt.
$98 by Noah
There are no frills when it comes to this pigment-dyed long-sleeve T-shirt. The 1x1 ribbed cuffs give the fit a more contemporary look for a versatile piece.
$65 by Stüssy
Made from a quick-drying and super breathable Japanese fabric. Designed for movement, the streamlined design has a flat collar and no cuffs on the sleeve.
$100 by Houdini Sportswear
A woven jersey (made with a fleece-knitting machine ) that uses COOLMAX cotton fabric technology for breathability. The silhouette is slightly oversized for a nice drape.
$130 by Nanamica
5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week
This is not a toy. But that doesn't mean it won't be fun. Vancouver-based label Reigning Champ just dropped a premium mini basketball hoop ($400)—like the one you had hanging on your closet door or in your dorm room, only way more luxe. Featuring a custom laser-perforated stainless steel backboard and spring-loaded rim, it comes with all the required mounting hardware and a matching all-white embossed leather mini basketball. Limited only to 100 pieces, you could legit call this art.
Test Drive
An All-Season Sweater
I first came across Meriggi when I was putting together this year’s swim shorts round-up and was able to try a pair out later on. The swim shorts are perfect for any holiday and double as a great pair of shorts whenever you’re not in the water, which explains the name, Meriggi, derived from an Italian expression, Meriggiare: To rest midday in the shade. The brand’s ethos is that they make resort wear with the Mediterranean in mind and that the clothing they create doesn’t change by the season but gets better with age.
Recently, the brand launched an all-season sweater, and I was excited to try it since I’m a sucker for knitwear and thought it would be the perfect piece to layer with for the colder months ahead. I know what you’re thinking, a brand that started with swimwear is now making a sweater? But hear me out. They designed this sweater to be worn year-round—“evening summer boat ride” was the exact occasion that drove the concept—so it's perfect from Summer through Winter. The crewneck knit is made from soft, luxurious Italian cotton that features thick ribbing around the wrists and collar for a better fit.
I went with the cream-colored sweater, which is a risky move when one has a child in the house, but it goes with everything and looks clean with a pair of relaxed-fitting chinos and beat-up navy-blue canvas sneakers. The fit is spot-on, so take your usual size. With a reinforced ribbed collar, this won’t stretch after each wear; however, only wear this with a T-shirt underneath—if you want to pair with an oxford cloth button-down, then you may want to size up. Whenever I washed it, I did so with my hands in the bathtub with cold water and light detergent. Once I was done, I let it air dry on a drying rack (never on a hanger since it’ll stretch out the neckline and shoulders).Meriggi intended this sweater to be an all-season staple, and I’d say they nailed it. From the versatility of wearing it with shorts, denim, chinos and a suit, to the competitive price-point, there’s a lot to like about this wear-anywhere sweater. There are many great sweater brands on the market that charge double, even triple, the price. I’ve been eyeing this one from Ghiaia for a while now, but can’t justify myself pulling the trigger. Meriggi’s sweater scratches that itch and leaves me enough money to buy the navy blue one to add to my ever-expanding sweater collection.
Crewneck sweater, $165 by Meriggi
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
A brushed bronze design by VUUE floats a white linen shade in one continuous sleek swoop. The white marble base makes it look luxuriously expensive, but the sale price is downright reasonable.
$179 / $129.97by CB2
An archival style from Reebok gets a modern, ethical update. All materials used in this product, everything from the “leather” to the glues, are 100% free from animal ingredients.
$80 / $59.97by Reebok
This 64-ounce growler is ideal for a weekend of football because it stays cold for several hours thanks to a dual-wall insulation. The handsome hand-finished metal finish? That’s a bonus.
$60 / $45by RBT
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