T-Shirts & Tanks

For evenings and air-conditioned interiors, yes. For summer daytime outdoors, most people find them too warm. Cashmere breathes better than synthetic knits but still insulates. Best treated as a three-season piece rather than a summer staple.

Cashmere holds warmth better in cool weather and drapes more softly against the skin. Cotton washes more easily and stands up to rougher wear. A cashmere t-shirt sits at a different price point and role: less "throw on for the gym", more "wear under a jacket to a nice lunch".

Boxy means squared through the body with a shorter length and straighter side seams, rather than tapered to the waist. It gives a relaxed, contemporary silhouette that works over trousers or a skirt without needing to be tucked in.

Warm enough to wear on their own indoors. Cashmere holds body heat well and works alone in centrally heated rooms or on mild days. In colder weather or drafty spaces, layer under a jumper or cardigan for full comfort.

With correct washing and storage, no. The issues come from hanging wet cashmere (the weight distorts the shoulders) or wearing the same piece daily without rest. Give a cashmere t-shirt a day between wears and store folded, and it holds its shape for years.