A bit about the website first. CheapesTees sell blanks and basic t-shirts, hoodies, sweats, tank tops and similar items. They’re great building blocks for any wardrobe and you creative types might consider them for DIY stuff. Not me. I’m a basic kind of girl which is why I chose to review the Bella Burnout Long Sleeve T-Shirt and the Bella Ladies’ Half-Zip Cotton-Spandex Hoodie.

Bella Burnout Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The tee is quite thin and super soft. Super soft. Unfortunately, it’s also the type of cotton/polyester mix that pulls in places that experience friction. For me, that’s at the sides where my elbow or purse rub. Fortunately, washing itself doesn’t seem to cause this issue like I worried it might. If you’re the type who likes to wear things before washing them, because you’re too damned excited, beware that you’ll be covered in fuzzies from this tee.

The Burnout long-sleeved tee is slim cut but probably a little looser than “juniors” cut items. I found the sleeves to be a little long but I pulled them down over my hands in a way that looked okay. You can certainly roll or push them up or even give them a shorter hem yourself but I’m not the type to do so.

Bella Ladies' Half-Zip Cotton-Spandex Hoodie

This hoodie is available in a some bright colors and I opted for turquoise but you can buy black, white or even fuchsia. Unfortunately, the design is cut a bit long, both in the body and arms for me. This means I wind up pushing or roll up the arms and it looks good only with some bottoms that I own. Because of the length and material, you may opt for a larger-than-normal size. The product description suggestions wearing it with workout pants or jeans and I completely agree.

The hoodie has held up well to washing but it’ll get some fuzzies over time, I’m sure. Otherwise, it’s nice and the zipper is super secure and also colored to match the fabric exactly. Although I like it slightly less, it’s still functional and pretty.

Thanks to CheapesTees for the opportunity!

I don’t recall how long shipping took but it wasn’t long enough for me to be annoyed. The FAQs do explain that shipping “typically takes 3-7 business days for delivery.” I noticed immediately that this is printed on a Bella babydoll. I already have a few of those because it’s what the Diesel Sweeties store uses for their women’s shirts. The shirts are quite comfortable and of a medium thickness. It could just be my imagination but this shirt seems a little shorter than previous Bella shirts I’ve had. Maybe I’m growing (probably not, though )=). Either way, there’s also a red sleeved raglan and men’s t-shirt available with this print.

Anyway, I have to say I do wish the printed image on the front were a bit larger. It’s only about 6″ or so. A 25-5-% size increase would make the shirt feel a little more balanced. The red on this one really is as bright as the images indicate, too.

On the back of the shirt is a Penny Arcade logo. I don’t think the product description said that but I don’t necessarily mind. I think it gives the shirt so of a.. jersey feel. Ryan thinks it’s too big, though, but he can just stop staring at my back.

But I’m pretty happy with my purchase, overall. I think this design is really “me.”