Why Your $12 Tee Shrinks After One Wash (And How Premium Brands Cheat the System)

Why Your $12 Tee Shrinks After One Wash (And How Premium Brands Cheat the System)

I have a confession: I used to design for a fast-fashion giant. My job? Make tees look premium at $12 while cutting every corner possible. Today, I’m spilling the exact tricks we used—and how Prideinapparel does the opposite. Chapter 1: The Shrinkage Lie Myth: “Pre-shrunk” means it won’t shrink. Reality: Most “pre-shrunk” tees are treated…

5 Ways to Wear One White Tee for a Week Straight (Without Anyone Noticing)

5 Ways to Wear One White Tee for a Week Straight (Without Anyone Noticing)

Last month I challenged myself: one white Prideinapparel Core Tee, seven days, zero repeats. I documented every outfit on Instagram (@alexriverastyle) and got 4.2k saves. Here’s the breakdown—complete with layering formulas, stain rescues, and reader-voted tweaks. Day 1: Corporate Sleaze (Office-Appropriate) Formula: White tee + charcoal blazer + black cigarette trousers + loafers. Key move:…

How to Choose a T-Shirt That Actually Flatters Your Body Type (And Why 68% of Returns Are Size Mistakes)

How to Choose a T-Shirt That Actually Flatters Your Body Type (And Why 68% of Returns Are Size Mistakes)

I’ve spent the last four years in fitting rooms, pop-up shops, and Zoom styling sessions with everyone from NBA rookies to petite illustrators. The single biggest frustration I hear? “I thought it would look like the model.” Spoiler: it rarely does—unless you understand the geometry of your own body and the hidden engineering inside a…

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