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This tee has a perfect body-skimming cut and quality construction. Fuller-busted testers were especially smitten and found the style flattering without being too tight or revealing, even though the fabric is a tad sheer.
V-necks are hard to get right. Of the 18 that I personally tested for this guide, the Mott & Bow Fitted V-Neck Marcy Tee is the only one that managed to strike the correct balance on all fronts: the width and depth of the V-shape neckline, the sleeve length and the overall shirt length, and the slim but not too tight fit.
Testers with larger busts found the silhouette especially flattering, since it skims curves without clinging too tightly. We also enjoyed the silky-soft feel of the Mott & Bow tee’s fabric and its well-constructed hems, which don’t twist or wrinkle in the wash. Our only quibble? This is the sheerest T-shirt we recommend—a nude-color bra is faintly perceptible beneath the wispy fabric.
Note: For those who like the sound of everything about this shirt, minus the V-neck, it’s also available in a crew-neck style, which we tried (and loved).
It nails the proportions. Our test panelists raved about the cut of the Marcy tee. The V-neck opening is relatively shallow and not too wide; when paired with the shirt’s elongated body and short (but not capped) sleeves, the overall effect is balanced and slimming. “V-necks tend to make me look wide across the chest and shoulders,” observed one tester, “but this one is just right.”
Compared with other V-necks that our panelists tried, such as the Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Tee, the Marcy tee also has a closer fit that our testers found more appealing. (The sizing is true.)
The Marcy tee’s slightly elongated length—a size medium measures 24 inches from the back collar to the bottom hem—landed around my hip bone (I’m 5-foot-6). Worn with a high-waisted pant, it looks great tucked all the way in or left in a casual half-tuck. One 5-foot-3 panelist, however, found the shirt a little too long for her frame.
It’s curve-friendly. The décolletage-framing style was particularly popular with fuller-busted testers, who told us that they’ve struggled to find V-necks they like. “The Mott & Bow tee’s vee is a good depth—not too cleavage-y,” said one panelist, who wears a size 38G bra and tested the shirt in an XL. “And even with big boobs, it’s long enough in the torso.” Another tester, who wears a size 34D bra and tried the shirt in a medium, said, “This shirt was ultra-flattering. It hugged my curves without making me look top-heavy, which V-necks often do.” The largest size this tee comes in is a women’s XXL (20).
The fabric is soft and smooth. “This shirt is soft AF,” gushed one tester. The Marcy tee is made from a blend of materials: pima (a high-quality extra-long staple cotton) and modal (a beech tree cellulose fiber known for its silky texture, durability, and drape). It feels extremely breathable and lightweight and falls beautifully on the body.
It’s slightly sheer. Even with the perfect undergarments, this shirt may be too revealing for some tastes or situations. Said one tester, “My normally incognito nude bra was slightly visible beneath this shirt, so I wouldn’t wear it to work.” But while a trace of a bra can be seen, the material isn’t particularly clingy, and it’s not so transparent that it reveals actual flesh.
It’s well made. The Marcy tee has neatly stitched seams that hold up to repeated wear. One tester noted, “After I washed it, the V-neck and hems didn’t buckle or wrinkle at all—unlike with cheaper shirts, like the Madewell Whisper tee.”
The material feels resilient, too—“it’s stretchy, but it bounces back,” said a panelist—so it will keep its shape. After a spin through the dryer, the tee may feel a tad tight, but the supple fabric returns to its original dimensions once you’ve worn it for a few minutes.
It’s a good value. The Marcy tee’s combination of style, comfort, and quality make its mid-range price tag more than fair. (I found only one other V-neck, from L’Agence, equally flattering—but it cost nearly three times as much.) If you like this tee and want to stock up, you can save some money by purchasing it in packs of three, six, and nine, offered in a variety of color combinations.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
- At 24 inches in length (size medium), this shirt might be a bit too long if you’re petite, have a short torso, or like wearing your T-shirts shorter or untucked.
- The light fabric is somewhat sheer, so if you prefer a more opaque T-shirt, this may not be for you.
Specs
- Material: 50% pima cotton, 50% modal
- Sizes: XS to XXL (US 0 to 20); fits true to size
- Shrinkage (after warm wash and tumble dry): 3.14% (but relaxes again after a few minutes of wear due to its stretchiness)
- Other variants: crew neck, long sleeve
