This humorous Poe-inspired tank top blends classic gothic literature with modern attitude, featuring a bold “I Put the Lit in Literature” design that pops against black fabric. Perfect for readers who love dark humour, authors, poetry and literary wordplay. Great for warm weather, library trips, writing days, conventions or layering under a casual jacket.
This tank top uses the Bella+Canvas 3480, a unisex jersey fit designed to feel soft, lightweight and comfortable for all body types. Men can choose their normal size, while women may size down for a closer fit or stay true to size for a relaxed unisex style.
Strange & Twisted designs unique gothic, literary and horror-inspired apparel for readers who love clever humour and atmospheric style.
Q&A
Q: Who would enjoy this tank top?
A: Readers, Poe fans, literature lovers, dark academia enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys witty book humour.
Q: Is this a good gift for book lovers?
A: Yes, it’s a great gift for students, teachers, librarians, writers and gothic literature fans.
Q: How does the Bella+Canvas 3480 fit?
A: It has a comfortable unisex fit with soft jersey fabric, ideal for daily wear.
Q: Is the design readable on black?
A: Yes, the white artwork and pink sunglasses stand out cleanly on the dark background.
Q: Is this suitable for warm weather?
A: Definitely yes, the lightweight fabric is perfect for hot days or layering.
Q: Can this be worn at bookshops or libraries?
A: Absolutely, it’s ideal for bookstore browsing, writing sessions or study days.
Q: Does the tank top work with dark academia outfits?
A: Yes, its mix of gothic style and humour fits that aesthetic very well.
Q: Will this tank appeal to writers?
A: Yes, many writers enjoy literary humour and classic author references.
Q: Is it comfortable for everyday use?
A: Yes, it’s soft, breathable and easy to wear.
Q: Does it make a good conversation starter?
A: Possibly yes, the humorous phrase often catches attention from fellow readers.
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Strange & Twisted creates apparel inspired by dark literature and gothic humour, crafted for readers, writers and fans of clever literary style.
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A classic, staple tank top. A timeless classic intended for anyone looking for great quality and softness.
• 100% combed and ringspun cotton
• Tri-blends are 50% polyester/25% combed/25% ringspun cotton/rayon
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142.40 g/m²), triblends: 3.8 oz/yd² (90.07 g/m²)
• 30 singles thread weight
• Side-seamed
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| |
BODY LENGTH (inches) |
BODY WIDTH (inches) |
| XS |
26 |
16 ¼ |
| S |
27 |
18 ¼ |
| M |
28 |
20 ¼ |
| L |
29 |
22 ¼ |
| XL |
30 |
24 ¼ |
| 2XL |
31 |
26 ¼ |
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BODY LENGTH (cm) |
BODY WIDTH (cm) |
| XS |
66 |
41.3 |
| S |
68.6 |
46.4 |
| M |
71.1 |
51.4 |
| L |
73.7 |
56.5 |
| XL |
76.2 |
61.6 |
| 2XL |
78.7 |
66.7 |
