T-shirts have come along from the National Park souvenir shirts of my youth to the au courant pigment-dyed tops of my adulthood. While many women cite James Perse and C+C California as brand favorites, for me, it doesn't get any better than Loomstate. I first discovered Loomstate tees at pricey boutique here in town, but I've since found them at more affordable prices several places on the web, including the site Azalea Online.

Loomstate tees are cut from super soft organic cotton, which is as sustainable as it is stylish. Of the current collection of Loomstate tops, my favorite is the Sand Piper in Winter Night. Normally, I don't dig nature on my clothes, but there is something eye-catching and exotic about this two-toned design.