When Life Gives You A Lemon... Make Your Own Sexy Tee!
So it runs small and the logo isn't pristine. So what? Its super soft comfiness I really couldn't let go, so I modified it. I cut the collar to create a boatneck, cropped the sleeves, and wore it backwards so the too-low logo was on the back. Dressing this up with a scarf, necklace or broach is cute and easy. A spaghetti tank underneath completes the look, and voila! A respectable, conservative, did-it-myself super comfy EF tee. Everyone will ask you about it!Published: September 11, 2011
Pros:
Softest tee ever, super comfy, form-fitted, conservative logo
Cons:
Different materials used in different sizes, screenprinting is low quality and not durable
Despite what some may say, for the Eden-loving little hipster, this t-shirt is pretty perfect. It is the softest t-shirt I've ever owned and that is oh-so-appealing. The small I ordered fits my slim frame like a glove, just how I like it. A form-fitted tee is sexy when it's showing off your figure.
If you like your tops looser, I recommend ordering a size up.
However, when I ordered at 3X for kicks and giggles as a free gift, just as a soft tee to sleep in, I was surprised. The black cotton used in the 3X was a different material than the small tee. It was thinner, stretchier, and even softer. I'm still pretty puzzled about this little mystery. I don't mind it though, as the shirt I bought for sleeping in is even softer than I anticipated.
The 6-color screenprinted logo is vibrant in color and applaudably conservative for a sex shop. It's a pretty awesome way to subtley strike up conversation about your favorite online retailer. However, if you're a perfectionist or one who likes their clothes pristine, skip this shirt for the next round of higher quality EF shirts. For me, I like to wear my clothes out (the way a three year old would do). I love it when clothes show their wear, have a little personality, and this shirt I can tell will do just that over time. When the tee arrived, the logo's paint allowed the black cotton to show through in a few small spots, and the 'M' was cracking at its edge. I'm really into decay of any sort, so this just added a little extra appeal to the shirt for me. I'm sure with the war of the washer the logo will probably continue to degrade. But with as soft as it is, this can really become your favorite well-worn comfy tee.
It's like holy jeans, stone washed duds and t-shirts bought already cut up. This shirt comes ready made with a bit of wear and tear, but not much.
At 100% pre-shrunk cotton, you can wash your EF schwag when it gets schtinky and schweaty with dark colors, and don't be shy about throwing it in the dryer for shrinking fears. The logo might not be able to take it, so if you're not into the rugged look like me, put it on a hanger and let it dry in your closet. That's my lazy-girl's airdrying method, and it works pretty well.
The sleeves hit me just mid-forearm, so while it's fitted, this is no baby-tee. The neck is on the smaller side, but it's not going to choke you. If you like your necks looser, I'll get to t-shirt modification in a moment.
The design would've been better executed if printed higher on the front of the shirt. The logo sits pretty low on my chest, and my A-cup super-perky tits appear to sag in this undesirable optical illusion. Solution? If you're a do-it-yourself, artsy, hipster type (yeah, I said that dirty word), fear not, and read on. There's potential in this t-shirt yet!
Experience
With a bit of creativity and a tweak of the 'perfectionist' attitude, you can turn this t-shirt into a treasure with your own two hands. With a good pair of scissors and a sturdy pair o' ovaries (or balls), lay your t-shirt on a flat surface, face down. Eyeball the neck and envision it as an open boat neck (we're being 'artistic,' not 'perfectionist' in this example, remember?). Cut a smooth wide arc from about 3 inches above the sleeve seam on the right side to about an inch below the neck and finish symmetrically (more or less) on the other side. You've got a sexy, shoulder-revealing fashionable tee! And your neck can breathe. Wear a spaghetti strap tank underneath for a layered look that accents your sexy shoulders even more. You can also cut the neck into a V neck, and go as low as you dare to for a cleavage-baring extravaganza.
Now that you've gotten rid of the collar, the tag is gone too, as is the concept of 'front' and 'back.' Perfect. This t-shirt is putty in our hands! Flip that thing around backwards and voila! Your tits no longer look saggy. The logo is on the back of the shirt. This is probably safer for it anyhow, as with my habit of 'picking' at things, I for one would likely send it to its grave before its time if it were in my reach.
You can dress up the plain boat neck front with a broach, a scarf, a large necklace, or sew on a patch. The possibilities are endless.
With those same sharp scissors and your gutsy gumption, slice through the soft cotton just above and parallel to the stitching on the sleeves. This allows them to roll up free on their own. Cut an inch or so higher to reveal more skin. This is handy if you've got a hot shoulder tattoo that rarely gets seen, like me. It's a subtle way of showing it off.
You can apply the same lop job to the waist seam if it falls below your comfort zone, or if you want an 80's style crop top. Getting rid of the machine-stitching creates a really different finished look that I totally dig.
Paired with jeans or leggings and a cute skirt, I will totally rock this look all over town. I'm so glad to finally have a way to show my EF pride without jumping straight into the 'have you ever used a vibrator?' bit. Because sometimes, that's a little awkward.
Now that you've gotten rid of the collar, the tag is gone too, as is the concept of 'front' and 'back.' Perfect. This t-shirt is putty in our hands! Flip that thing around backwards and voila! Your tits no longer look saggy. The logo is on the back of the shirt. This is probably safer for it anyhow, as with my habit of 'picking' at things, I for one would likely send it to its grave before its time if it were in my reach.
You can dress up the plain boat neck front with a broach, a scarf, a large necklace, or sew on a patch. The possibilities are endless.
With those same sharp scissors and your gutsy gumption, slice through the soft cotton just above and parallel to the stitching on the sleeves. This allows them to roll up free on their own. Cut an inch or so higher to reveal more skin. This is handy if you've got a hot shoulder tattoo that rarely gets seen, like me. It's a subtle way of showing it off.
You can apply the same lop job to the waist seam if it falls below your comfort zone, or if you want an 80's style crop top. Getting rid of the machine-stitching creates a really different finished look that I totally dig.
Paired with jeans or leggings and a cute skirt, I will totally rock this look all over town. I'm so glad to finally have a way to show my EF pride without jumping straight into the 'have you ever used a vibrator?' bit. Because sometimes, that's a little awkward.
Follow-up commentary
1 month after original review
The 3X I ordered is still my favorite sleep shirt, and the small size I modified still gets some giggly responses from me when curious friends ask what the heck EdenFantasys is. I still definitely recommend this if you're looking for some cute, soft EF schwag.
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#AskEden - EF Shirt Sizes
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I normally wear a medium or a large. I ordered this shirt in XL so that I could wear it lounging and for sleep. Its so small though. It came about a medium or a small. Im afraid to wash it and see it shrink
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I have three of these - one large, and two XL. The large was a bit snug, but the XL are fine, and have held up to repeated washings well.
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There were actually a couple different types of EF shirts. The XL and larger shirts were sized a little smaller than expected, but the L and smaller shirts were right on with their sizes.
There were quite a few forum posts on this.
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Material?
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Why does it seem like I received one shirt made out of a thinner and softer material than the other shirts I received? Has anyone else experienced this?
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Quote: Why does it seem like I received one shirt made out of a thinner and softer material than the other shirts I received? Has anyone else experienced this?I have three of these now (all in the same size). Each one is a different material! The first was very thin, stretchy, and really a great shirt since it is sized so small. The second was a very thick material with no stretch to it at all! I cannot even get that one on, even though it should fit exactly like the first one I received. The third shirt is wearable, but again is thicker material than the first, at least this one has a bit more stretch to it than the second one!
I would wager a guess that they are ordering these made up using the "most cost effective" material available, which would account for the varied material (which ever one is cheaper to make that day).
I know that I was happy with the first one, so I ordered more to "modify" some of them as I had seen in a video here. As it stands now...I have one to hide in the closet, one to tuck away for "emergency t-shirt needs", and one I can actually wear and enjoy.
So long as they are offering these free with purchase, I may get a few more (they'll make good rags if nothing else), but I wouldn't spend the $15 asking price on them with the materials being so varied from order to order! -
Good to know, and I hope the one I'll get in my next order will be a soft material.
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Eden's T-shirt
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Has anyone purchased the t shirt? Have you had a good expirence with it when wearing it out and about in town etc?
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Quote: Has anyone purchased the t shirt? Have you had a good expirence with it when wearing it out and about in town etc?Just ordered mine today.
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They just came out so I don't think anyone has had a chance to wear them out yet.
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EdenFantasys T-Shirt
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Did you see that the EdenFantasys T-Shirt is now available for purchase in sizes small through 3xl? It's downright adorable too! What do you think? -
Quote:I think it's awesome! A couple of weeks ago I had a poll about this and a lot of people said they'd want one! :D
Did you see that the EdenFantasys T-Shirt is now available for purchase in sizes small through 3xl? It's downright adorable too! What do you think?
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AWESOME!!!! Added to my wishlist, I'll pick it up at the end of the week!!
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@ Maiden.. thats SO weird that the same size even was different material! WTH? i corn-fused. glad you've gotten some inspiration though. thanks for reading!
Thanks
great review, nice video
thank you for the review and pictures. Great videos!
thanks for reading, missmarc! and thanks for such a cutey avatar.
This was a great review and awesome video, thanks! I think I'm going to try what you did with yours in the tutorial!
cool, voenne. hope you love your tee even more once it's super sexxed up. thanks for the compliments, and thanks for reading.
awesome video
wore mine to school this morning
nice
thanks modern spank anthem! cbmb - so cute! hope everyone asked you about it.. its always fun explaining it, or coming up with a fake explanation.
thanks freda, too!
Whoa! Great idea! I'm totally doing this to my shirt when I get it.
Originally I'd figured me and my boyfriend can get matching EF shirts, and it might be even better if I make mine a little sexier lol
what a cute idea! love it.