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I Like My Books Dark, Filthy and Smutty Premium Comfort Colors Cropped Boxy Shirt

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Meet your new favorite cropped tee—perfect for spicy book lovers who know what they want in a romance novel. This heavyweight Comfort Colors boxy cropped shirt is soft, structured, and packed with attitude. Featuring a retro pinup-style reader and the bold phrase “I Like My Books Dark, Filthy, and Smutty,” this shirt is made for romance readers who live for morally grey heroes, dark romance, and the kind of stories that leave you blushing. The oversized fit and raw hem make it a comfortable statement piece whether you're lounging with your latest Kindle read or posting spicy book recs.

Designed for bookstagrammers, booktok readers, and indie romance fans, this cropped tee is the ultimate merch for your bookshelf aesthetic. Whether you're a certified good girl who loves bad book boyfriends or just unapologetically obsessed with smut, this tee is made for you. Perfect as a gift for your favorite reader bestie or as a sassy wardrobe staple to wear to your next book signing or reading sprint.

  • Comfort Colors styles are garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home
  • Soft ring spun fabric with 100% cotton threads
  • Topstitched, classic width, rib collar
  • Signature twill label and shoulder to shoulder twill tape
  • Boxy fit, slightly cropped seamless body
  • Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
  • Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes
  • Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free
  • Plastic waste is diverted from landfills annually by the removal of polybags from all products except color White
  • This is a women's fit, NOT unisex, please refer to size chart.
Material:
  • 6.1 Oz/SqYd, 20/1 yarn count
  • 100% ring spun US cotton
  • Our clean pigment dye colors use 50% less water than traditional pigment dye processes
Feature:
  • Topstitched, classic width, collar
  • Taped neck and shoulders
  • Boxy fit, slightly cropped tubular body
  • Signature twill label
  • Pre-shrunk during the garment dye process
  • Proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP) and Better Cotton
  • Cotton products from Comfort Colors support more sustainable and ethical cotton farming

Care Instructions:

  • To avoid bleeding issues, Comfort Colors garment-dyed styles should always be washed separately (from other clothing) before wearing Only wash Comfort Color styles with the same colored garments
  • Some of the pigment dyes may stain light-or white-colored garments in the wash cycle
  • Wash in cold water
  • Our garments are pre-shrunk during the garment dye and wash processes for almost no shrinkage at home

Important Note:
-Shirt color may slightly vary due to lighting and monitor settings
-No decorative accessories pictured are included, only the shirt!

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Shipping Information

All orders are made to order and made by me. I will start working on your order within 24-48 hours of receiving order. Most orders will ship within 2-7 business days of placing your order. Orders will be shipped via USPS and will include a tracking number. Please note that I will not be responsible for lost or stolen shipments but will help in any way I can to ensure you get your package and will make sure your shipment is safely packaged and protected to avoid damages to product. I offer free shipping on any US orders for all t-shirts, stickers, and tote bags and $5 flat rate shipping for sweaters and cups (all drinkware including tumblers, mugs, glass cups, plastic cups) to the US (per item). 

Returns & Refunds

Please review carefully product details including color as well as sizing before you place your order. Please note that due to monitor or phone/tablet settings, colors may appear slightly different on screen.  Please feel free to send me a message before you place your order regarding any questions you may have.​

If the product or design is wrong or damaged, email me for an exchange. Please follow care instructions to extend the life of your product and avoid any damages to product and/or design.​

If something is wrong with your order, I will be happy to exchange or refund after original item has been sent back and received by me. Exchange or refund must be initiated within 3 days of marked delivery and item must not be worn and include tags. Customer is responsible for shipping on any items that are being sent back for exchanges and refunds.