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Brand Name Tees for Less Monies

My recent experience at Bloomies’s “sale” affirmed for me the ridiculousness of paying full price for certifiably JAPtastic tees. I’m the first to admit that tees of the Splendid, James Perse and C&C California ilk tend to fit better and last longer than their cheap counterparts. But they can and should always be purchased on sale. Why? Because at the end of the day, Short Sleeve Vintage V Neck, is just another name for a freaking $53 t-shirt.

I found this Michael Stars tank in a half-off bin at Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue Fair - $36 is a slightly annoying price to pay for a tee, but $18? That I can do. Yes, a bonafide brand name tee at a street fair is a rarity. Hit the sale rack at any Intermix, Scoop or Big Drop and you’ll eventually find a similarly JAPtastic basic at a similarly awesome price. And don’t sweat the glares of the saleswomen - they make 8 bucks an hour, and they’re all in credit card debt.