The Tapered T-shirtJapanese circular knitted T shirts are great: robust, superior touch, only getting better with age. But they have one problem: because theyre made as a tube, they have no shape. Theyre usually short and square, which is rarely flattering and can lead to them getting wider over time. Simon had long been a fan of these Japanese T shirts, but was frustrated by the fit, which was so different to the regular tapered shape you get with any normal T shirt.