Victorian Dandy Shirt, Gothic Novel Portrait Tee, Funny Literature Gift for English Teachers and Book Lovers

A funny gift for book lovers, English teachers and skincare fans: a chibi storybook-watercolor Victorian dandy with perfect curls holds up a hand mirror and says "My skincare routine lives upstairs. Don't ask."

A funny, cute literature gift for an English teacher, a book club, a gothic novel fan or the friend with a ten-step skincare routine.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
In a famous Victorian gothic novel from 1890, a beautiful young man in London has his portrait painted and makes a wish: let the painting grow old instead of him. The wish comes true. Year after year he stays young and flawless, while the portrait, locked away in an old room at the top of the house, quietly takes on every year and every bad deed. Nobody is allowed to go upstairs.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Funny literature shirt: the watercolor chibi Victorian dandy with golden-brown curls, a black tailcoat and a hand mirror says "My skincare routine lives upstairs. Don't ask."
- For book lovers, English and literature teachers, book clubs, gothic novel fans and skincare lovers
- Big, bold speech-bubble line, with the design printed up to about 12 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: a black tailcoat, a grey waistcoat, a purple silk cravat and a white flower in his lapel
- Soft, comfy tee, made to order and printed to last; a funny gift for the friend who never seems to age

ABOUT THE SHIRT
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, 4.2 oz, crew neck, side-seamed
- Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Heather Peach and Dark Grey Heather are 52% cotton / 48% polyester.
- Pick your color from the color menu.

FIT
Unisex fit. Women: size down for a closer fit. Men: order your usual size.

SIZE CHART (inches, measured flat, +/- 1 in)
S: 18 wide x 28 long
M: 20 wide x 29 long
L: 22 wide x 30 long
XL: 24 wide x 31 long
2XL: 26 wide x 32 long
3XL: 28 wide x 33 long
Width is measured across the chest, 1 inch below the armholes. Length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

PRINT
Printed with direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the ink goes into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a heavy transfer.

MADE TO ORDER AND SHIPPING
- Every shirt is printed just for you after you order. Production takes 3-10 days, then your order ships by USPS.
- Ships from the US: Printify's US print provider prints and ships your order.
- FREE SHIPPING on US orders. Free shipping applies to US addresses only.

CARE
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach or dry clean.

GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, teachers and friends. Because every shirt is made to order, please order a little early for holidays.

ABOUT HONEYMAN TEES
Honeyman Tees is a small shop started by Chris, an attorney by day who loves history and classical music. Every design is an original storybook-watercolor character from history, books, faith and the holidays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Victorian dandy shirt for?
It is a funny, cute gift for book lovers, English teachers, book clubs, gothic literature fans and skincare lovers. The chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and teacher thank-yous.

What is the joke on the Victorian dandy shirt, and what is the story behind it?
The speech bubble says: “My skincare routine lives upstairs. Don't ask.” In a famous Victorian gothic novel from 1890, a beautiful young man in London has his portrait painted and makes a wish: let the painting grow old instead of him. The wish comes true. Year after year he stays young and flawless, while the portrait, locked away in an old room at the top of the house, quietly takes on every year and every bad deed. Nobody is allowed to go upstairs.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?
Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.

AI DISCLOSURE AND PRODUCTION PARTNER
AI disclosure: This design was created with the help of AI image tools, then edited and finished by Honeyman Tees. Our production partner, Printify, prints and ships every order.