Three short lines, one very old name and two dots of gold.

Greek myth gave love a name, and this Aphrodite shirt sets it in black serif lettering with two small dots of gold. The men's tee underneath is soft and light, an easy pick for anyone who wears their heart a little more openly than most, and a warm gift for the person who taught you how.

The design: a love line set like a magazine cover

Three centered lines sit high on the chest: Love on top, Like in the middle, Aphrodite underneath. The typeface is a display serif with heavy upright stems and strokes that thin to a hairline, the kind of letter you expect on a fashion-magazine masthead.

The lines are packed close and partly lock together. A tall L opens the first word, with a small o tucked low beside it and a V drawn at full height. In the second line, the leg of the k sweeps down toward the name below. That name runs widest of the three, in a lighter, narrower cut of the same letters.

Two small gold dots finish the layout. One rests inside the o of the first word, and the other sits between the second and third lines. They are flat color, a warm accent beside the black letters. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty, so the line reads as a small motto: love generously, openly and without apology.

Light cotton that keeps the lettering center stage

• 100% cotton with a smooth finish, so the tee feels soft wherever it touches you
• A light knit at 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²), with just enough stretch to move when you do
• Shrunk before it is cut and sewn, which means your size stays your size wash after wash
• Seams run down both sides, so the tee is cut to shape instead of sewn as one flat tube
• A strip of fabric runs across the back of the neck and both shoulders, covering the seam so nothing rubs your skin
• Tear-away label: pull it out once and the neckline is free of tags

Who it's for

Anyone who reads Greek myths for fun, anyone who signs cards with too many hearts, and anyone who likes clean type on a tee more than a picture. Wear it on a date night, to brunch or under a jacket on an ordinary Tuesday. A Greek goddess shirt told in words alone also travels well as a present: think Valentine's Day, an anniversary or the birthday of a mythology lover.

Quick answers

How should I choose my size?

Match your chest measurement to the body chest column in the size guide next to the size options; the length and width of the finished garment are listed there too. Allow a tolerance of up to 2″ (5 cm) on the garment itself.

Who was Aphrodite?

In ancient Greek myth she ruled over love and beauty, and poets have borrowed her name ever since. Here it closes the line, turning three words into a reminder to love wholeheartedly.

Will the print show under an open jacket?

Yes. The lettering spans roughly a third of the tee's width and stays in view between open lapels. The rest of the tee, back and sleeves included, is plain.

Does the thin fabric need a layer underneath?

Light fabric like this can appear a little see-through in some lighting. If you prefer more coverage, wear a thin layer beneath it.

How do I wash it?

Turn it inside out, machine wash cold and tumble dry low. Skip the dry cleaner, and keep the iron off the print.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

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