How to choose a T-shirt for summer?

In summer, it's simple: you live in your t-shirt.
Whether you're on a terrace, on a scooter, between two dives, or at a late after-party... it's there, always reliable.
So, you might as well choose it well.

At Bleu mon Jules, the t-shirt is not a basic item. It's an embroidered or printed piece of summer, a memory that lingers even when your tan fades.

So, how do you choose the right one?

1. The fit: your ally or your casting mistake

You want to be comfortable, but not look like you're wearing a Quechua tent.
You want to be stylish, but not constrained.

Here, the fit is slightly oversized, but designed to fall just right.
Avoid overly tight fits when it's hot: let your skin, the fabric, and your look breathe.

A good t-shirt doesn't stick, it caresses.

2. The material: cotton, always, but not just any kind

You sweat. It's summer. Normal.
But your t-shirt can either make you feel good... or just smell.

Our pieces are made of 100% cotton, soft, breathable, and chosen not to lose their shape after washing (you know, that moment when you end up with a crop top unintentionally).

The perfect t-shirt is one you can wear repeatedly, without it wearing out.

3. The story you want to tell

A white t-shirt? Very good.
A t-shirt with a memory sewn or printed on it? Better.

At Bleu mon Jules, each visual tells a piece of the South.
A game of pétanque, a street in Saint-Tropez, a wave crashing on the beach.
You're not just wearing a design. You're wearing an atmosphere.

Choose the one that speaks to you, or the one that makes you dream of being there.

4. Embroidery or print?

Are you torn between a vibrant printed visual or a discreet, textured embroidery?

The rule is simple:

• You want a bold, eye-catching piece? → Go for a print.

• You want a more subtle, handcrafted touch? → Opt for embroidery.

In both cases, the quality is there, and so is the blue.

5. The right t-shirt is the one you want to wear again tomorrow

In the end, there are no rules.
The right t-shirt is the one you throw on a deckchair, fold into your weekend bag, and find with a smile after a summer nap.

That's what Bleu mon Jules is all about.
Simple, vibrant clothes, made for living.
Not made to stay in a closet.

Want to find yours? Discover all our t-shirts