Picking a T-Shirt for Long Desk Days (A Plain Guide)

Not strictly a coding post, but I spend most of my day at a desk like a lot of you, and what I wear has more effect on my focus than I expected.

After a few too many scratchy, too-tight shirts, here’s what I look for now.

1. Fit that doesn’t pull
   A loose, boxy cut means nothing tugs at your shoulders when you lean over a keyboard. Oversized tees are good for this, but the size has to be right. Measure a tee you already like and compare it to the chest numbers on the size chart. Don’t just go by the letter.

2. Fabric that holds up
   Thin tees lose their shape quickly. Heavier cotton, around 220 to 240 GSM, hangs better and lasts longer through washes. Combed cotton also tends to feel smoother.

3. A print you won’t get tired of
   You’ll look at your own sleeves a lot on video calls. A simple chest graphic or a clean back print is easier to live with than something loud.

4. A back-up plan for sizing
   Online sizing is a gamble, so I check the exchange policy before ordering.

For a place to browse, printed and oversized t-shirts at The Poisoned Store list unisex oversized fits in sizes S to XXXL and 220–240 GSM combed cotton. I’m only mentioning it because it matches the points above, so check the details on the site yourself.

Anyway, that’s my two cents. What do you wear on long coding days? Hoodie people, I know you’re out there.