I found a few contenders for tee shirt inspiration:
Elizabeth and James Slouchy tee... I really like this one because I like bateau-necklines. But you have to be careful with them if you're large in the chest. The pocket is jaunty and cool, but I definitely have too much going on bust-wise for that to work. I would basically be filling it with boob. Actually, do I like this shirt, or do I just want to look like this model? Oh well, I guess this one's a pass.
Anthropologie Deckside Scoopneck. This is a better neckline for me. That pocket, again, mocks me. Would have to go. I like how the sleeves are sorta ruched-up. You can't see very well in this picture but there are little buttoned tabs that keep them up like that. Just makes it a bit more interesting than your standard long-sleeved tee. I could use cute buttons on the tabs. Hmmmm...
Anthropologie Elf Owls Scoopneck. Good fitted shape. I like that the neckline ribbing is diagonal like that. I like that it's got colour piping between the neckline ribbing and the body. I think that's a nice finish. I wonder if I could sorta combine these last two shirts. The neckline piping could match the colour of the buttons I use on the tabs.
This here is a tee from Burda magazine, pattern 108B out of the February 2009 issue. I could easily deepen that neckline, make it more scooped and change the finish to a ribbing band, and I could draft the sleeves longer and wider on the outer edge, then add the tabs. I'm confident it would be a good fit because Burda's always are for me. Might better muslin though just in case. One thing I want to be sure of is that I'm able to match the stripes properly at the armholes/sleeves. If it's not right, it'll be so very "Oh look look I sewed it MYSELF!!!!!!"
