One of the perks of the freelance life
is the lackadaisical dress code. Most days
see me in cosy pajama bottoms and a well-worn t-shirt (layered with
many fleeces and cardigans at the moment – brr!). Even
if you have higher standards of dress (let's face it; they could
hardly be lower), a well-fitting t-shirt is still a wardrobe staple.
I've picked five with excellent design and construction, and the added
bonus of literature for, as we all know, there's nothing more stylish than
books.
1. The classic first edition cover of
Charlotte's Web printed onto a t-shirt. Created by Out Of Print and
available for £27.99 from TruffleShuffle. It's also available in
children's sizes (with a pale blue
background); start 'em young I say!
2. This Pride and Prejudice top has a
gorgeous peacock feather design subtly
screen-printed onto dark grey cotton and a flattering, fitted,
v-neck shape. £19.95 from TheLiteraryGiftCompany.
3. Holden Caulfield Thinks You're a
Phony. This brilliant unisex design makes me smile every time I look
at it. It's bold, it's witty, and it references The Catcher in the
Rye. What's not to like? Available from DFTBA Records for around £12,
it also comes in a Great Gatsy-inspired version (Daisy Buchanan
Thinks You're a Beautiful Fool).
4. This would make an excellent gift
for the hipster in your life. The 1936 first edition cover
of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is printed in a vintage,
distressed style on a dark navy, unisex t-shirt. £20 from Bookish.
5. This Out of Print t-shirt features an adaptation of Louis Jambor's cover art for Alcott's Little Women. It has a reddish-pink design on an ecru background and costs £27.99 from TruffleShuffle. Need an excuse excellent reason to treat yourself? For every sale, Out of Print donate a book to a community in need through Books For Africa.