20 Different Types Of T-Shirts - SewGuide (original) (raw)

This post lists the different varieties in styles that the humble t-shirts are available.

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Do you know that once upon a time, T-shirt (aka the ‘Tee’) was just an undergarment?

During the 1st World War, the European Soldiers and later the American Soldiers wore t-shirts as comfortable lightweight undergarments under their uniforms.

Then the Hollywood movies brought the humble t-shirt out and made it famous as trendy outerwear. Think Marlon Brando in his iconic white Tshirt in the movie “A Streetcar Named Desire” – so attractive in a simple T-shirt
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Famous fashion designer Christain Dior even recruited t-shirts to haute couture stardom. In 1962, he made a t-shirt in velvet and brought it to the limelight as a trendy piece of clothing.

Now T-shirt occupies a pride of place in most anybody’s wardrobe. Every year, billions of t-shirts are sold in shops all over te world.

And you are spoilt for choices as to which to buy, which to wear. The simple T-shirt is simple no more. It comes in many variations and many styles. Wear it as a Standalone outfit or under your jacket or jumper – it is an integral part of your wardrobe.

Different types of T-shirts

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Different types of T-shirts
1. Basic half sleeve T-shirt
2. Long sleeve Crew neck T-shirts
3. Polo collar t-shirt
4. V-neck t-shirt
6. Yoke neck t-shirts (Girls’)
7. Boyfriend t-shirts (Girls’)
8. Douche bag neck t-shirt (Scoop neck)
9. Henley collar T-shirt
10. Baseball Tshirt
11. Raglan sleeve t-shirt – Long sleeve
12. Turtle neck shirt
13. Ringer T – shirt
14. Cap sleeve t-shirt
15. Half Tshirt (Singlet)
16. Muscle Shirt
17. Half Muscle Shirt
19. Pocket T-shirt
20. Crop tshirt

1. Basic half sleeve T-shirt

crew neck tshirt

The most simple style in Tshirt, this one has a close-to-the-neck crew neckline. This is also the most popular type of T-shirt and is favored by both men and women. The crew neckline which sits along the base of the neck suits most people.

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2. Long sleeve Crew neck T-shirts

long sleeve tshirt

Same as the earlier pullover t-shirt, but with longer arms.

different types of tshirts

Other than this, there are many types of full-sleeve T-shirts that offer both style and comfort for different occasions – like thermal tshirts, athletic t-shirts with a tight fit, baseball tees.

types of full sleeve t shirt

Full Sleeve Tshirts – 1

3. Polo collar t-shirt

polo tshirt

This T-shirt has a simple Polo collar.

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4. V-neck t-shirt

vneck tshirt

This type of V-necked t-shirts is also called a Football Jersey.

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5. Wide neck – Off shoulder t-shirts (Girls’)

The wide neckline of this t-shirt makes it look like an off-shoulder top.

6. Yoke neck t-shirts (Girls’)

T-shirts with a separate yoke. Usually, there will be embroidery on the yoke portion.

7. Boyfriend t-shirts (Girls’)

boyfriend tshirt

Very loose t-shirts as opposed to body fitting t-shirts worn by women.

8. Douche bag neck t-shirt (Scoop neck)

Men’s T-shirt which has a deep scoop neckline showing more of the body than a basic t-shirt would. It could be accompanied by metal chains and shaved chest to complete the attitude.

different types of tee-shirts

9. Henley collar T-shirt

henley tshirt

This Tshirt has a Placket below a round neckline without a collar.

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10. Baseball Tshirt

baseball tshirt

This is a Raglan sleeve (Half sleeve) T-shirt that looks similar to the uniforms worn by the Baseball player

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11. Raglan sleeve t-shirt – Long sleeve

raglan tshirt

This T-shirt has a 3/4 or full-length Raglan sleeve.

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12. Turtle neck shirt

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This T-shirt features a raised Turtleneck.

13. Ringer T – shirt

ringer tshirt

This is a crew necked T-shirt with contrast bands on the neckline and sleeve hems.

types of T-shirts

14. Cap sleeve t-shirt

capsleeve tshirt

A t-shirt with a cap sleeve.

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15. Half Tshirt (Singlet)

singlet tshirt

This is a sleeveless Tshirt with narrow straps – usually used by runners. As opposed to the muscle t-shirt mentioned below, this is a loose fitting comfortable sleeveless t-shirt.

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16. Muscle Shirt

A sleeveless white T-shirt, which is tight fitting, so that your muscles can be shown off.

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17. Half Muscle Shirt

Short length Muscle shirts with the hem ending above the belly button (to show off muscles on the stomach).

18. Longline T-shirt

The style of t-shirts with long length, even reaching up to the knees. Longline length, if done right can result in a look of slimmer elongated torso.