Saintly Sinner

This piece is based on an antique photo of a Wichita saloon girl, dated 1886. Many of the saloon girls were women who were forced to earn a living in an era that offered few means for women to do so. If for some reason a woman was not married, or marriageable, she had few choices in how to support herself.

The photo I worked from intrigued me: the young woman is a mixture of innocence and sensuality. I had worked on this piece for a while before the provocativeness of her pose actually hit me.

A lightweight Women's Softstyle Tee with a semi-fitted silhouette and clean, everyday feel. Made from ringspun cotton, it has a smooth, comfortable hand and a shape that layers easily under a jacket or stands on its own. Thoughtful construction details—including reinforced shoulder seams, a ribbed collar, side seams, and double-stitched hems—help it hold up through regular wear while maintaining its structure. The tear-away label keeps the inside comfortable, and the true-to-size fit makes choosing your usual size simple. An easy canvas for personal style, relaxed weekends, casual outings, and meaningful everyday moments.

Product features

- Lightweight ringspun cotton construction with fiber content varying by color

- Semi-fitted silhouette with a true-to-size fit

- Ribbed knit collar designed to retain its shape

- Shoulder tape and side seams provide added structure and stability

- Double-stitched sleeve and bottom hems support lasting durability

Care instructions

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed

- Tumble dry: medium

- Do not iron

- Do not dryclean