Women’s T-shirt Poll: Ladies Style vs Unisex Style vs Men’s Style

I asked my female friends what t-shirt fit/cut/style they like to wear:

• Ladies cut
• Unisex cut
• Men’s cut

Takeways

• The poll’s answers also detailed some of the fabrics that are preferred: Tri-blend is the most popular. “My faves are all tri-blends.”
• V-neck and scoop neck were mentioned as favorite necklines. “None of my girlfriends like to wear men’s shirts since the neckline practically chokes you.”
• And some of the women polled mentioned that a Ladies size for them runs small or even really small. I also found ~30% of reviews on clothing brand sites (especially American Apparel) also reported “I bought a Large but it fits like a Small. Had to return it!”
• Provide a t-shirt Size Chart on your product page.

The Poll

T-shirt question for women: do you like wearing ladies style tees, unisex style tees, or men’s style tees?

The Results

Ladies Style Tee: 22 votes (the clear winner)

• Ladies because of the more comfortable and flattering neckline.
• Ladies because they’re contoured in at the waist.
• Q: Do the ladies style(s) you like run small or really small? Or do they run true to size?
  • A 1: They run small.
  • A 2: It totally depends on the brand and how I want it to fit. If I want a little room, I’ll usually order a size up so it’s still contoured at waist and hips but more forgiving. I think if you go with them and just provide a size chart you should be fine. Seeing a model wearing it and knowing that model’s measurements is also really helpful.
• I like ladies tees because they are usually not restrictive around the neck and usually have more space around the chest.
• Ladies style, v neck.
• Q: And do you find that ladies styles run small or really small?
  • A: Really small.
• Ladies like the really soft shirts. (Reid’s note: Lance really likes the feel of his tri-blend Chargify men’s tee).
• If I have to wear a T-shirt, it has to be a ladies cut shirt. Men’s shirts don’t fit right, and I don’t believe unisex shirts are really a thing, lol.
• Ladies v-neck.
• Ladies cut, but size up one size to not be snug. And yes, logo placement matters due to boobies. Centered logo/art, unless the design calls for asymmetry. And logo/art too low gets overly distorted; too high is just weird.
• Ladies! Thin soft material.
• Q: Fabrics of the tees you like to wear?
  • A: One is poly/viscose. But my faves are all tri-blends. A big open neck is a plus!
• Q: Do you find the ones you wear run small, really small, or true to size?
  • A: Mostly true to size.
• Ladies v-neck or at the very least scoop [neck]. And watch those Juniors sizing, [they’re way too small]. I think the reason other brands run small is because they get juniors not women’s.
• Favorite shirt: pima cotton V-neck ladies cut from Crazy Shirts!
• Ladies or Junior’s ladies.
• I hate wearing men’s shirts unless I go through the trouble of altering them. Women’s shirts. The 50/50 Shirt by American Apparel are not too expensive and fit well.
• Ladies! V-neck or scoop neck. None of my girlfriends like to wear men’s shirts since the neckline practically chokes you.

Unisex Style Tee: 5 votes

• Unisex. Women’s style is too tailored for me.
• Unisex for me, too!! I don’t like my clothes hugging every curve anymore. Lol
• I cut the neck out of all my t shirts. Unisex. Ladies tees never suited me I’m too buff. Lol
• I would love ladies style because of the reasons Heather K stated (more comfortable and flattering neckline). But they rarely make them large enough to fit me. So I generally have to go with unisex with v neck.
• Men’s or unisex because the sizing is more accurate and fits better.

Men’s Style Tee: 5 votes

• Mens. The lady style accentuates my belly.
• Men’s or unisex because the sizing is more accurate and fits better.
• Men’s! Fitted lady tees are not in style these days. Oversized or baggy is what’s going on. “Wearing my boyfriends tee” will always be in style. 100% cotton.
• Like men’s tees for sports teams.