Nick Tee vs Joey Tee: Which PILLAR Tee Is Right for You?
Head to head
Different cut.
The PILLAR Nick Tee and Joey Tee are made from the same soft cotton, rayon and spandex blend and cost the same $45. The difference is the cut: the Nick is slim with a curved hem for looking put together, the Joey is tailored with four-way stretch for moving.
The short answer
Buy the Nick Tee if your tee mostly goes to dinner, work and the weekend. Buy the Joey Tee if your day usually starts with a workout. If you can only own one, the Nick in Black covers the most ground.
Nick vs Joey, spec by spec
Same fabric, same price, same true to size fit. Everything that differs is in the cut, the hem and the stretch.
| PILLAR Nick Tee | PILLAR Joey Tee | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $45 |
| Fabric | 60% cotton, 35% rayon, 5% spandex | 60% cotton, 35% rayon, 5% spandex |
| Fit | Slim through the chest and waist | Tailored, more room through the shoulders |
| Hem | Curved, made to wear untucked | Straight cut, tucks cleanly |
| Stretch | Light stretch from the spandex | Four-way stretch |
| Sizing | True to size, size up for relaxed | True to size, pre-shrunk |
| Colors | Black, White, Navy, Beige, Brown, Forest Green | Black, Sky Blue, Mint Green, Charcoal Grey, Maroon |
Which one fits your day?
Read across your usual day. Wherever the dark box lands most often is the tee to buy first.
Dark box is the better pick, outlined works, grey is the one to skip.
Take this one if
PILLAR Nick Tee
You mostly wear a tee to look put together. The slim cut and curved hem make it the dressier of the two, the one for dinner, the office and the weekend. Start with Black or Navy.
Take this one if
PILLAR Joey Tee
You mostly wear a tee to move. Four-way stretch and a tailored cut through the shoulders handle a lift or a class, and the straight hem tucks cleanly when the day turns smart. Start with Black or Sky Blue.
One Click
Both tees in black. $90. Ships free.
The Nick and the Joey together clear the $75 free shipping line. Pick your size and go straight to checkout.
Sizes shown are in stock today. Free shipping over $75. Thirty day returns on unworn items.
Why the hem matters more than you think
A curved hem is cut to be worn out and a straight hem is cut to tuck. That one detail decides where each tee looks right.
The Nick drops slightly lower at the sides and back, so it sits clean over shorts or chinos without the boxy line a straight tee makes untucked. The Joey ends level all the way around, which is why it tucks into joggers or trousers without bunching and why it stays put through overhead movement. If you are not sure which way you wear your tees, look at the last five photos of yourself. Our guide to whether to tuck a t-shirt covers the rest.
Where the Tim Tee fits in
The Nick and Joey are cotton blend lifestyle tees. For a hard workout in heat, PILLAR makes a true training tee: the Tim Tee.
The Tim Tee is 88% polyester and 12% spandex, moisture wicking and quick drying, $46. It is the shirt for a long session outdoors. The Nick and Joey are the shirts for everything around it. For how all three stack up against Vuori, True Classic, Buck Mason and lululemon, see our comparison of the best men's everyday tees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the PILLAR Nick Tee and Joey Tee?
The fabric and price are the same: 60% cotton, 35% rayon, 5% spandex, $45. The cut is different. The Nick Tee is a slim fit with a curved hem, made to look clean untucked. The Joey Tee is a tailored fit with more room through the shoulders, a straight hem and four-way stretch, made for days that start with a workout.
Which PILLAR tee is better for the gym?
The Joey Tee. Its four-way stretch and tailored shoulders move better through a lift or a class. For hard training in heat, where you want a shirt that wicks and dries fast, the PILLAR Tim Tee in 88% polyester and 12% spandex is the better pick.
Which PILLAR tee looks better at dinner?
The Nick Tee. The slim fit and curved hem read dressier untucked, and the rayon in the blend gives it a softer drape than a plain cotton tee.
Do the Nick and Joey tees run true to size?
Yes, both are true to size, so take your usual size. The Joey is pre-shrunk. If you want a more relaxed look in the Nick, size up.
Are the Nick and Joey tees good for Arizona heat?
For everyday wear, yes. Both are lightweight and breathable, and lighter colors like Beige, White, Sky Blue and Mint Green stay cooler in direct sun. For a long workout outdoors, reach for the Tim Tee instead.
Athletic Meets Aesthetic
Pick the cut, keep the fabric
Every Nick and Joey colorway, in stock now.
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