JW Anderson
Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt
This is a women's fitted short-sleeve T-shirt by JW Anderson, knitted in a stretch viscose blend with an openwork pointelle pattern and a ribbed hem at the waist. It is designed for wear as a form-fitting top, featuring a crew neckline and a decorative bow at the center front. The fabric composition is 66% viscose, 19% polyamide, 13% polyester, and 2% elastane, and it is machine washable.
- Material
- Stretch viscose knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- elevated-basics, romantic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Delicate pointelle knit T-shirt with a fitted silhouette and stretch ribbed hem, from JW Anderson.
Fitted stretch viscose knit, openwork pointelle texture, ribbed hem.
- Material
- Stretch viscose knit
- Style
- elevated-basics, romantic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- openwork pointelle knit
- stretch viscose knit
- fitted silhouette
- stretch ribbed hem at waist
- delicate texture
- romantic style
- figure-flattering design
- classic T-shirt shape
Product Insights
JW Anderson's Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt ($199.95 CAD, out of stock) offers a fitted silhouette with a true-to-size stretch viscose blend that resists shrinkage and runs thanks to the tuck-and-miss stitch construction. The openwork pointelle knit is slightly sheer, requiring a layer underneath or styled as a fashion statement with structured pieces like tailored trousers or slip skirts. Cold hand-wash and flat drying preserve the fitted shape, and the 2% elastane and ribbed hem restore between wears. The tee features a decorative bow at the neckline and is part of the 'Knitted Pointelle' capsule worn by Harry Styles, with the white version 55% cheaper than black. At this price, it undercuts both the brand's logo tee and non-designer pointelle alternatives, while delivering a liquid drape, cool silky hand, and breathability for humid weather—a lace-inspired knit that balances delicate sheerness with practical durability.
Verified claims
- Laundering
- Cold hand-wash and flat dry to preserve the dimensions, shape, and stretch recovery of the openwork knit.
- Ironing
- Always use a press cloth when ironing to avoid shiny spots.
- Knit integrity
- The viscose blend resists shrinkage and the tuck-and-miss stitch prevents runs.
- Shape retention
- 2% elastane and ribbed hem restore fitted shape between wears
- Fit
- The stretch viscose knit is true to size for a close fit; sizing up yields a relaxed silhouette
- Decorative bow
- The tee has a small decorative bow at the front neckline.
- Discount
- White version is 55% cheaper than the black variant's original £263.86.
- Heritage
- 19th-century French machine-lace mimicry; now a JW Anderson capsule.
- Knit performance
- Tuck-and-miss stitches create open, stretchy fabric with a silky drape that resists runs and bagging.
- Value
- At $199.95 CAD, undercuts brand's logo tee (~$185 USD) and a non-designer pointelle ($335 USD).
- Fabric hand
- Liquid drape and cool, silky hand from the viscose blend.
- Sheerness
- Pointelle knit is slightly sheer; a camisole is recommended underneath.
- Styling versatility
- Pairs with structured tailoring and slip skirts for day-to-evening wear.
- Breathability
- Openwork knit delivers continuous airflow for humid-weather coolness.
- Snag resistance
- The tuck-and-miss stitch and synthetic fibers reduce runs and tearing vs. lace.
- Capsule collection
- Part of JW Anderson's 'Knitted Pointelle' capsule; Harry Styles wore a JW Anderson pointelle tee in bright pink.
- Material
- 66% viscose, 19% polyamide, 13% polyester, 2% elastane blend; handwash recommended to preserve pointelle.
- Fabric weight
- The top is made from a soft and lightweight viscose knit with an openwork pointelle texture.
- Wet handling
- When wet, the viscose component loses about half its dry strength, so avoid wringing and support the garment's weight when lifting it out of the washbasin.
Product record
- Title
- Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 199.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A romantic, figure-flattering take on the classic T-shirt
This JW Anderson top works as a fitted everyday T-shirt with a delicate touch, knit in a lightly openwork pointelle with stretch for a close fit. The retailer describes it as figure-flattering, and its ribbed waist band creates a visual cinch at the waist.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a fitted, short-sleeve take on the classic tee in a stretchy openwork viscose knit — the retailer describes it as a delicate, adorably romantic piece with pointelle eyelet floral motifs, a crew neck with picot trim and a small decorative bow, and a wide ribbed waist band that creates a visual cinch. It comes in black in X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large. Note that the eyelet areas are semi-sheer, which may affect how you layer it.[1,2,3,4] | Tone-On-Tone Signature Anchor T-Shirt: Choose this if you want an understated designer tee: a black, relaxed slightly boxy fit in 100% cotton jersey with a small tone-on-tone embroidered anchor on the left chest that reads subtly rather than as a loud logo. It has a ribbed crew neck, loose short sleeves to about mid-upper arm, double-needle topstitched hems, and a straight hem falling near the hip, made in Portugal. Available in sizes small through large, and as a women's designer top it is cut with minimal shaping, so those preferring a fitted silhouette should look elsewhere.[5,6,7,8] | Knotted Detail White Short-Sleeve T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a simple white cotton tee with a distinctive twist: 100% cotton jersey with a piped crew neck, drop shoulders, and a knotted tie detail on the left sleeve that the retailer describes as distilling a normcore aesthetic from JW Anderson's playful design language. It has a relaxed, slightly boxy fit with a straight hem that sits around the waist to hip on the model shown, a discrete embroidered logo, visible topstitching, and comes in small, medium, and large. Note that the hem length and fit you experience may differ from the photos, and the back panel is plain with no pockets or branding.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fitted short-sleeve pointelle knit top paired with matching fitted knit shorts, both black, shown on a model from mid-thigh to just above the head.
- SilhouetteFitted short-sleeve top with a defined high ribbed waist seam that narrows at the torso, worn with high-rise fitted shorts that extend to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - SleevesShort, close-fitting sleeves that end above the elbow with a smooth knit finish.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Neckline detailRound crew neckline with a small decorative knit bow centered just below the neck edge.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high) - Pointelle patternVertical ribbed panels with pointelle eyelet floral-like motifs repeated in columns across the front of both top and shorts.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.72 (high) - Waistband constructionWide ribbed band at the natural waist that visually separates the top from the shorts and appears more tightly ribbed than the rest of the knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Shorts waistband bowSmall matching decorative bow centered at the shorts waistband front.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.57 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit texture and finishFine knit texture visible across garments with consistent stitch density and a matte finish.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a uniform light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped at top of head and mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even frontal lighting and faint soft shadowing under the model.
- Framing and cropImage framed vertically showing model from mid-thigh to just above the mouth; top of the head is cropped out.
- Model poseModel stands facing the camera with arms relaxed at sides and hands partially visible at lower frame.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment details and texture with no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
deep black· top#0D0D0Edeep black· shorts#0D0D0E- SilhouetteFitted short-sleeve top with a defined high ribbed waist seam that narrows at the torso, worn with high-rise fitted shorts that extend to mid-thigh.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a fitted black pointelle knit short-sleeve t-shirt showing crew neckline with picot trim, small center-front decorative bow, and vertical pointelle (eyelet) floral pattern in ribbed panels.
- Neckline trimCrew neckline finished with a narrow picot or scalloped knit trim visible along the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Decorative bowSmall flat decorative bow in matching black located at the center front just below the neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Pointelle patternVertical ribbed panels with repeated small floral eyelet (pointelle) perforations creating a semi-sheer dotted floral motif across the front and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Sleeve cutShort fitted sleeve with the same knit texture and pointelle pattern continuing from the body onto the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine gauge knit with a slightly textured rib effect between eyelet columns; areas with eyelets appear slightly sheer against the background.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Fit on torsoGarment appears closely fitted to the torso and upper chest of the model in the visible area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio detail shot cropped to show upper torso, neck and lower face of a model wearing the garment against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical close-up showing model from mid-face to upper waist, centered on the garment's front; left side of face and neck partially visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a slight shadowing on the model's left side (image right).
- Model presencePartial view of a model including lower face, neck, and hair used for fitting display; skin and hair are visible but not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
black· body and sleeves#0D0D0Eblack· decorative bowblack· neckline trim#0D0D0E- Neckline trimCrew neckline finished with a narrow picot or scalloped knit trim visible along the neck opening.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a fitted short-sleeve black knit top on a model, showing a ribbed midsection and pointelle eyelet vertical stripes; matching black knit shorts are visible below the waist.
- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve top shown from the back with a close-fitting torso, defined ribbed waist panel that narrows at the midriff, and a crew neckline visible at the nape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Knit patternVertical pointelle pattern of alternating narrow rib columns and small eyelet floral-like motifs running top-to-bottom on the back panel and continuing onto the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Waist ribbingWide, tightly ribbed midsection band around the waist with a noticeably denser knit than the upper back, creating a visual cinch at the waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with a plain tighter-knit cuff ending above the elbow and continuous pointelle pattern across the sleeve surface.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible lower garmentMatching knit shorts visible from the back with the same vertical pointelle pattern and a fitted leg opening ending mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Neckline finishNarrow finished crew neckline with a subtle scalloped or picot edge visible at the nape.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - Seams and joinsVertical knit seam lines align with rib columns; no visible external zippers, buttons, or closures on the back.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the nape to mid-thigh against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; the model's arms are relaxed by her sides and the image is centered on the garment back.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Model crop and poseModel shown from the nape down to mid-thigh in a rear-facing pose, head slightly turned left, arms relaxed straight down, hands partially visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment texture and knit details with neutral color rendering and no visible text or logos in the scene.
Colors
deep black· top fabric#0D0D0Edeep black· shorts fabric#0D0D0E- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve top shown from the back with a close-fitting torso, defined ribbed waist panel that narrows at the midriff, and a crew neckline visible at the nape.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4538157 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - X-Small | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538158 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Small | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538159 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Medium | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538160 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Large | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538161 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - X-Small | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538162 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Small | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538163 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Medium | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4538164 | Pointelle Knit Fitted T-Shirt - Large | CA$199.95CA$425.00 | Out of Stock |