Funny T-Shirt Gifts in Kidderminster: Your Questions

Buying a funny t-shirt as a present, without the guesswork

Birthday on Saturday, the card is written, and the only thing missing is something that will actually get a laugh when the paper comes off. That is usually where a slogan t-shirt comes in, and also where the questions start. What size? Black or white? Will it arrive in time? Is the joke going to land, or sit in a drawer until the next charity bag goes out?

Below are the questions people shopping from Kidderminster and the rest of Worcestershire ask most, answered properly. You can read through all 25 designs on the shirts page as you go.

The questions people actually ask

Where can I buy funny British t-shirts near Kidderminster?

Aposlo T-Shirts is based in Kidderminster and sells online, so there is no shop counter on Worcester Street to walk up to. The range runs to 25 designs written in dry British humour rather than imported American novelty slogans, which is the main difference you will spot against the racks in most high street shops. Every slogan is shown clearly on the site, so you can read the joke properly before you commit to it. Ordering from Bewdley, Stourport, Blakedown, Cookley or anywhere else nearby works exactly the same way.

What does "printed to order" mean for me as a buyer?

It means shirts are not sitting in boxes waiting to be picked. Yours is printed once you have ordered it, which is why the site says no stock, no waste. The upside is that unwanted sizes and designs never get dumped. The thing to plan for is that the printing happens after the order goes in, so give yourself a bit of room before the birthday rather than ordering the night before. Dispatch and delivery information sits on the delivery page, and that is the page to check if you are working to a date.

Black or white, which is the better choice for a gift?

Both are offered on every design. Black is the safer bet if you have no real idea what the person wears, because it suits more people and hides the inevitable. White usually makes an illustrated or heavy block design read more clearly from across a room, which matters if the whole point is that people read it in the pub. If the recipient is on site or in a workshop all week, black is the sensible pick for obvious reasons.

What size should I order if I am not sure of theirs?

Sizes run from S to 3XL. If you are guessing, think of a t-shirt they already wear constantly and go by that, rather than by their height or build. Someone who likes a loose fit will forgive you for going one size up. Someone who likes a trim fit will not forgive you for going two. Stuck between two sizes, the larger one is the kinder error. Sizing details are on the site, and the FAQ page is worth a look before you add anything to the basket.

Which design suits which person?

The range is grouped so you are not scrolling blind. A few examples of how people tend to buy them:

• For the tea drinker in the family, "Powered By Tea & Mild Disappointment" or "Price Includes Tea".
• For anyone in the trades, "F It, It'll Do" and "Retirement Plan: Die On Site" are the two that get picked most, though check how they feel about swearing first.
• For office workers, "I Survived Another Meeting That Should've Been An Email" and "Haunted By Emails I Haven't Answered".
• For parents, "My Kids Are Brilliant... Around 11pm".
• For the one who is always first to the bar, "Emotionally I'm Already In The Pub".

Buying for someone with a drier sense of humour? The Charming designs, such as "I'm Not Anti-Social, I'm Anti-You", tend to land better than anything broad.

Is a Halloween t-shirt a real alternative to a costume?

For plenty of people, yes. The range includes Halloween designs such as "This Is My Costume" and "Boo. That's The Costume.", which exist for the sort of person who refuses to spend an evening in a plastic cape. A shirt also survives the night out and gets worn again in November, which a shop-bought costume rarely manages.

How does delivery work, and when is it free?

UK delivery is free when you order two or more shirts. They do not need to be the same design or the same colour, so if you are buying for a couple, or quietly picking one up for yourself while you are there, the second shirt covers the postage. The current charge for a single shirt is shown on the delivery page.

Can I ask before I order?

Yes, and it is worth doing if you are unsure about a size, a colour, or whether a particular slogan is the right call for the person you are buying for. A quick message beats guessing and hoping.

Before you order

Pick the design for the person rather than for yourself, size it against a t-shirt they already wear, lean towards black unless the artwork needs white, and buy two if you want the postage covered. That is most of the decision made.

If you are in Kidderminster or anywhere else in Worcestershire and want a second opinion on a size or a design, get in touch with Aposlo for a straight answer.