When the T-shirt first appeared on the scene in the 19th century until shortly after World War II (the 1940s), it had no variations: a T-shirt was a fitted white crew-neck T-shirt made for men and boys. After World War II and during the post-war economic boom, the plain white T-shirt gave way to countless varieties to suit different tastes and occasions. T-shirts are now worn by men and women, boys and girls… and pets too!

One of the most common variations of the t-shirt is the tank top. Tank tops are sleeveless and may have so-called ‘spaghetti straps’ or thicker straps. Wider versions of these thick straps are sometimes called ‘cuff kickers’. While tank tops are often worn on a hot summer day or as a top under another shirt, wife beaters are usually worn as undershirts unless worn by those who require extra effort in their jobs. , in which case they’ll generally work with nothing but the tank on top to stay cool. Tank tops and their variations, such as t-shirts and tank tops, are without exception casual wear. The line of work they would normally be acceptable in is hard work.

The V-neck and the round neckline are two popular variants of the t-shirt. They both have sleeves. They get their names from the type of neck band they wear. While the classic t-shirt has a scoop neck, which is a round neckline near the top and fitted, both the V-neck and the scoop neckline plunge further to the neckline. For this reason, they are common in women’s fashion, although men are sometimes seen with V-necks. They are commonly seen as sweaters, and men often wear a shirt under their V-necks. While the classic T-shirt is Casual, many women’s V-necks and scoop necklines are formal enough to be worn in a smart-casual setting, allowing for not only variation in style but also the occasion of wearing the T-shirt.

The ringer jersey is where the ribs on the neck and sleeve bands are a different color and contrast to the body of the jersey. Ringer t-shirts became popular in the 1960s among rockers. They remained immensely popular until the 1980s, but experienced a comeback in the early 2000s. The baseball jersey is similar to the Ringer jersey in that it also has contrasting colors, but the baseball jersey is usually long-sleeved or ¾. Both jerseys are casual, and unsurprisingly, the latter got its name from being worn by American baseball players on the field.

For women who think that the t-shirt is too masculine or at least does not accentuate the feminine curves and beauty, the babydoll t-shirt is made for them. The babydoll top is a fitted top with short sleeves and a round neckline. They are usually short, exposing the stomach for greater sensuality. The doll silhouette highlights the shape of a woman’s upper body.

Whatever your style, lifestyle and needs, there is an Australia t-shirt for you.