The Italian American Gift Guide: 7 Shirts They'll Actually Wear
Buying for someone who has opinions about gravy? These seven get worn, not stuffed in a drawer. Soft Comfort Colors tees, printed to order, and every one comes with a reason to talk about it.
Scusi
For the one who says it reaching across the table.
Scusi. Excuse me, sorry, coming through with a hot pan. The politest word in the kitchen, said here by a very happy tomato. The shirt that gets stopped in the grocery store more than anything else we make.
“First time I wore it I got three compliments from total strangers.”
Rainbow Cookie
For the one who still knows which bakery does it right.
Three layers of almond cake, jam between, chocolate on top. Not a cookie, and nobody cares. A small chest print on an ivory tee, so it's the safe pick when you're not sure how loud they like a shirt.
“Exactly what I was hoping for. The cutest shirt.”
Gabagool
For the one who says it the right way at the counter.
It's capicola on the label and gabagool at the counter. One word in white script on navy. The person who gets it will get it instantly, which is the whole point of a gift like this.
“Nice color, well made, quality material. And funny!”
Tomato Cluster
For the one whose garden ends up in the pot.
A vine of tomatoes drawn like a farm stand seed packet on a mustard tee that makes the red pop. Gardeners and Sunday cooks end up in the same one. Our most-reviewed tee after Scusi.
“I've started wearing mine to the farmers market and all are in love!”
Two Negronis
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, equal parts, orange peel. The drink hasn't changed since 1919. The shirt comes in two moods.
Script for the one who orders it by name. Classico for the one who wants the glass on the shirt, made in Italy and all. If you're buying for a couple, this is the pair.
Mortadella
For the one who orders it thin and eats it in the car.
The pink one with the pistachios, given a face. Our fastest mover all summer and the most-gifted shirt on this list, judging by how many reviews start with 'my husband.'
“My husband is obsessed with mortadella. Who knew there is a T-shirt for that.”
Pasta Shapes
For the one who insists the shape matters.
Rigatoni, farfalle, orecchiette, the ones you know and the two you have to look up. A hand-drawn field guide to the pasta aisle. Seasonless, and it fits anyone who has ever argued about which shape holds sauce.
“Most magical pasta shirt out there! The fit is perfect and it washed and dried awesome, no shrinking.”
Al Dente
For the one who pulls the pot thirty seconds early.
To the tooth. Two words in script on mustard, for the cook who sets a timer and finishes the pasta in the pan. Every review it has is five stars.
“This is my second shirt and I love it! The material is soft and sturdy and the fit is perfect!”
Getting the size right
Order their usual t-shirt size
Unisex cut, true to size, a little relaxed through the body. Most women order their usual size; go up one if they like it oversized.
Wrong size? Thirty days to swap it
Request a size exchange within 30 days of delivery, unworn and unwashed, and we sort it out.
Printed to order
Each shirt is printed when you order it and most US orders arrive within 7 to 10 business days. Give it a couple of weeks before a birthday.
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What people say
“Ordered a bunch of these for gifts for family and friends and we are loving them! The quality of the fabric and printing are both much higher than I expected.”
“I bought this T-shirt for my sister who was a chef. She loved it. Soft and comfy.”
“My husband LOVED the shirt!!!! He wore it the next day!!!”
“The first day I wore it, I was stopped twice with people asking me where I sourced it.”
Why these shirts
Questions
What size do I get them?
Their usual t-shirt size. It's a unisex cut, true to size, a little relaxed through the body with a bit of extra length. If they like things oversized, go up one.
What if it doesn't fit?
You've got 30 days from delivery to request a size exchange or a return, as long as it's unworn and unwashed. If anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we replace it free.
Will it arrive in time?
Each shirt is printed to order and goes into production the night you order it. Most US orders arrive within 7 to 10 business days. Free shipping on US orders over $75.
What's the fabric like?
100% ring-spun cotton from Comfort Colors, garment dyed, which is why the colors look lived-in instead of flat and why it feels soft right out of the bag.
Do these come in a sweatshirt?
Most of them. Where one exists it's linked under the shirt, and it's the warmer gift for anyone north of Philadelphia.
Can I get more than one?
Please. Three shirts ships free, and the two Negronis above were made to be given together.
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