Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
Trying my best-ish
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Trying my best-ish

Certified Best-ish Effort
Sale price$29.99
For honest overachievers, recovering perfectionists, and everyone giving roughly 73% today. Soft, comfy 100% ring-spun cotton for realistic expectations. Best-ish is still trying, and that counts.
  • Everyday ComfortEveryday Comfort
  • Relatable ApprovedRelatable Approved
  • Reliable QualityReliable Quality
Color: Black Heather
Size: S
Shirt Size Chart
Refer to images for visual sizing information.

LENGTH WIDTH CHEST
XS (inches) 27 16 31-34
S (inches) 28 18 34-37
M (inches) 29 20 38-41
L (inches) 30 22 42-45
XL (inches) 31 24 46-49
2XL (inches) 32 26 50-53
3XL (inches) 33 28 54-57
4XL (inches) 34 30 58-61
5XL (inches) 35 31 62-65

Shipped before the next verse

Ordered today, on the road within 48 hours.

Made by musicians

If it doesn't get a laugh at camp, it doesn't get printed.

Easy returns, no sad songs

7 days to send it back, no questions asked.

Set realistic expectations with this honestly effortful Unisex Jersey T-Shirt featuring the "Trying my best-ish" design. Soft, lightweight combed cotton feels effortless in practice rooms, lessons, rehearsals, music camps, or a casual day of roughly seventy-three percent commitment. Your best is a beautiful goal. Best-ish is what actually showed up today, and it still remembered its music, still tuned, and still made it through the whole rehearsal without a single audible sigh. Perfectionists will say it isn't enough. Recovering perfectionists know that trying counts, that consistent good beats occasional flawless, and that the scales still got practiced, mostly, sort of. Progress, with a small asterisk. Great for gifting during holidays, birthdays, recitals, or the middle of a long semester, this tee resonates with musicians, students, teachers, and anyone who appreciates both self-aware humor and comfort in their everyday wear.

Product features

  • Made from 100% combed and ring-spun cotton for a soft, lightweight feel (Heather colors contain polyester).
  • Classic crew neckline with a ribbed collar that keeps its shape.
  • Side-seamed construction for a modern, flattering unisex fit.
  • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping for extra durability at the seams.
  • Pre-shrunk fabric that holds its size and shape wash after wash.

Care instructions

  • Do not dryclean
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry: low heat
  • Iron, steam or dry: low heat
  • Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors

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!

Fabric: 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)

Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)

Fit: Unisex classic fit, true to size

Neckline: Crew neck with ribbed collar

Sleeve: Short sleeve

Construction: Side-seamed, shoulder-to-shoulder taping

Fabric care: Pre-shrunk, machine washable

Print: Fade-resistant, permanent design print

Sizes: S – 2XL

Colors: 15 color options available

Note: Lighter colors are slightly sheer and may appear see-through under certain lighting

Everything is made to order, so here's exactly what to expect.

Processing: 2–5 business days to print and pack. Longer during camp season and holidays; we'll email you if anything slips.

Rates: calculated at checkout based on where you are. No surprises.

Upgrades: faster options appear at checkout where they're available in your region.

Tracking: emailed the moment your order ships.

Delays: weather, holidays and customs are beyond us. We'd hand-deliver with a bow if we could. We'll keep you posted.

International orders: customs fees, duties and import taxes are the buyer's responsibility and aren't included in our prices.

Returns, exchanges and cancellations on non-custom items:

Contact us within 7 days of delivery to start a return, then send it back within 14 days.

Changed your mind? Cancel within 12 hours of ordering.

Return shipping is on you. Items need to come back unworn and in original condition — full refund minus original shipping.

Arrived damaged? Email photos within 7 days and we'll send a replacement. Keep the original.

Custom pieces can't be returned unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Built by musicians. Best-ish since day one.

Designed for the recovering perfectionists who are giving a very honest seventy-three percent today. Every tee blends premium comfort with a personality all its own: soft, effortless, and made to move with you.

Why We Chose This Shirt

  • Premium Bella+Canvas 3001
  • Soft, lightweight, broken-in feel
  • Unisex modern fit
  • Gets even softer with every wash

We chose the Bella+Canvas 3001 because it’s the kind of shirt people reach for first. Soft, lightweight, and comfortably broken-in from day one. Think of your favorite T-shirt that’s been washed and loved for years. If you’re looking for a thick, heavyweight tee, this probably isn’t it… and that’s exactly why we chose it.

VERIFIED CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Real musicians. Real opinions. Zero mercy.

★★★★★

Mary D. ✓ Verified purchase

I teach middle school band and this is my Friday shirt. The cotton is soft, the fit is relaxed, and the kids think it's hilarious.

★★★★★

Evan Marsh ✓ Verified purchase

Got this for my daughter during her first year of college music school. She says it's the only accurate description of her practicing.

★★★★★

Paige S. ✓ Verified purchase

The saying is cute but the fabric is a lot thinner than I expected, and the print is smaller on the shirt than it appears online.

★★★★★

Sheena ✓ Verified purchase

wore it to a jam session and every fiddler there wanted to know where I got it. Comfortable, lightweight, and washes nicely.

★★★★★

Kim ✓ Verified purchase

Great quality shirt! Love the comfort colors brand. Highly recommended!

Fits like your favorite song sounds

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