Samsoe Samsoe Alexa Long Sleeve Tee in Black

The black long-sleeved tee. Doing an unreasonable amount of work for something so simple.

The Samsøe Samsøe Alexa Long Sleeve Tee in Black is a women’s slim-fitting long-sleeved T-shirt made from soft organic cotton jersey with added stretch. With its neat round neckline, close silhouette and longer body, it’s the perfect layering piece — but equally good tucked into jeans and left entirely to its own devices.

This is what we mean by buy well, wear often. It won’t be the loudest thing in your wardrobe. It may well be the busiest.

Why it made the cut

• A genuinely useful black base layer that still looks polished worn alone.
• 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane gives it softness, stretch and a comfortable close fit.
• Slim enough to disappear neatly underneath blazers, shirts and knitwear.
• The longer body stays tucked into trousers and jeans rather than making a bid for freedom.
• Black works with absolutely everything. We checked.
• One of those unexciting purchases that mysteriously appears in an enormous number of outfits.

How to wear the Alexa Tee

Tuck it into blue barrel-leg jeans, add a belt, loafers and an oversized blazer. Very little thought. Very good result.

For something smarter, wear it with grey or pinstripe wide-leg trousers and gold jewellery. Or go black-on-black with tailored trousers and let a great jacket, bag or shoe do the interesting bit.

It’s also exactly what we want underneath chunky cardigans and crew-neck jumpers when the temperature drops — a little extra warmth without adding bulk.

How do you make a black long-sleeved T-shirt look chic? It’s all about what you put around it. Great denim, good tailoring, a strong belt and proper shoes. The Alexa provides the clean black canvas; the rest of your wardrobe can show off.

Fit & measurements

The Alexa has a slim, body-skimming fit with comfortable stretch. Stay close to your usual size for the intended fitted silhouette, or go up a size if you’d prefer a little more room.

For exact size advice please give us a call on 01625 528454.

Details

• Women’s black long-sleeved T-shirt by Samsøe Samsøe
• Slim, body-skimming silhouette
• Neat round neckline
• Long sleeves
• Longer body length
• Soft stretch jersey
• 95% organic cotton
• 5% elastane

Care

Machine wash at 30°C with similar dark colours. Avoid tumble drying where possible and reshape before air drying to keep the fit looking its best.

Will anyone stop you in the street to ask where your black long-sleeved T-shirt is from? Probably not. Will you wear it twice a week? That’s rather more important.