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Front-facing product image of the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top made of 100% Organic Terry Cloth that features a large lobster halved by the chain-stitched front opening, red picot trim frames, a loop button closure at the sternum, Two additional concealed hook-and-eye closures that can be fastened shut to prevent the front panels from fluttering open, and an interior label that is chain-stitched with a hand motif
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Female model with long blonde hair winking at the camera while wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned and a red white striped bikini bottom, shot against a bacgkround of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
Close-up image of the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top's chain-stitched interior label with a hand motif, and top button.
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Female model with long blonde hair and male model with dreadlocks pose together with both wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, the female model is wearing a red and white colored cloth covering her hair, and a red and white striped bikini bottom, while the male model is wearing a pair of red 'short-shorts' with white trim, all shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
Female model with long blonde hair wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, a red and white striped bikini bottom, shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
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Female model with long blonde hair and male model with dreadlocks posing together both wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, the female model has a red and white cloth covering her hair, and is wearing a red and white striped bikini bottom, and white sandals, while the male model is wearing a pair of red 'short-shorts' with white trim, white socks, and sneakers, all shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach
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Front-facing product image of the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top made of 100% Organic Terry Cloth that features a large lobster halved by the chain-stitched front opening, red picot trim frames, a loop button closure at the sternum, Two additional concealed hook-and-eye closures that can be fastened shut to prevent the front panels from fluttering open, and an interior label that is chain-stitched with a hand motif
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Female model with long blonde hair winking at the camera while wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned and a red white striped bikini bottom, shot against a bacgkround of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
Close-up image of the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top's chain-stitched interior label with a hand motif, and top button.
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Female model with long blonde hair and male model with dreadlocks pose together with both wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, the female model is wearing a red and white colored cloth covering her hair, and a red and white striped bikini bottom, while the male model is wearing a pair of red 'short-shorts' with white trim, all shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
Female model with long blonde hair wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, a red and white striped bikini bottom, shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach.
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Female model with long blonde hair and male model with dreadlocks posing together both wearing the 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top with the top button buttoned, the female model has a red and white cloth covering her hair, and is wearing a red and white striped bikini bottom, and white sandals, while the male model is wearing a pair of red 'short-shorts' with white trim, white socks, and sneakers, all shot against a background of palm trees, blue skies, and a beach
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'Better Half' Hand Towel Top

$128.00
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Description

Find your better half and never let go!

Want to customize this shirt? You can personalize it with hand chain stitching here.

100% Organic Cotton Terry Cloth (350gsm)

Shop our other Beach Towel Tops and other women's silhouettes here.

DETAILS

The large lobster halved by the front opening is chain-stitched ever-so-neatly.
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Red picot trim frames luxurious organic cotton terry cloth 350gsm.
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The shoulders are cupped with a clever hidden seam so they don't triangle out too much.
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A loop button closure at the sternum can be fastened alone for a 'breezy' fit.
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Two additional concealed hook-and-eye closures that can be fastened shut to prevent the front panels from fluttering open.
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The interior label is chain-stitched with a hand motif. 

SIZING
Taty (the first female model shown) is 5' 8" and is wearing an XS/S shirt.

Jordy is 5' 8.5" with 34" bust / 25" waist / 36" hips. She is wearing a size XS/S shirt.

Thomas is 5' 10" with a 36" chest and a 30" waist. He is wearing a size M/L.
STYLING IDEAS
 

Take a hand towel, fold it crosswise, cut a hole for the head ... et voilà: the 'Hand Towel Top' is born! This simple garment is surprisingly versatile: it's just as home on the beach as it is on a night out.

On the beach, the 'Hand Towel Top' looks great with a sarong, jean shorts, or bikini (as styled by Jordy in the product photos). On a night out, style it with simple high waisted pants, jeans, or a slip skirt (as worn by Jordy with the 'Fish Smooch' Hand Towel Top here).

Care & Composition

 

100% organic cotton terry, carefully engineered to ensure lightweight comfort, breathability and ease of care. This fabric is "French Terry" -- the exterior has the terry loops like a towel, and the interior is smooth and flat. Organic terry cloth cotton uses less water than conventional cotton and no chemicals that can harm the environment and workers. Machine wash cold, and hang dry or tumble dry low. While we preshrink all of our fabric, cotton knit still has a tendency to shrink a small degree (~1-4%) on the first wash. To minimize shrinkage, avoid high heat dryers. 

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Shipping
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Returns

Within 30 days of the original purchase date...

  • USA returns for exchange or store credit are free. 

  • USA returns for refund incur a $6 shipping/processing fee per item deducted from the refund to the original form of payment. 

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    For international returns, the customer is responsible for return shipping costs and we cannot always honor returns; please reach out to support@tombolocompany.com. 

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    'Better Half' Hand Towel Top

    $128.00

    Overall rating: 4.9358974 / 5 from 78 reviews.

    AI Generated Review Summary

    The 'Better Half' Hand Towel Top is praised for its high-quality organic cotton and flattering fit, making it a versatile choice for both beach and casual outings.

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    • Product Quality: 14%
    • Fit: 14%

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    Review highlights

    • "Fabulous quality, unique items, and expertly packaged." — Vanessa
    • "Super cute and great quality-my only complaint is it’s black whereas it looks navy blue online and pics in the reviews." — Colette C.
    • "I love the fit and feel of my ‘Fish Smooch’ hand towel top." — Sheila K.

    Reviews

    Adorable top. Size M/L is

    "Adorable top. Size M/L is a great fit for me 5’4” 170lbs. Shipping ultimately is incredibly slow and it took a full 9 days before it arrived after I ordered."

    — Tabitha W. (5/5)

    Bought it for one niece

    "Bought it for one niece - had to buy another for the next niece so she wouldn’t steal it !"

    — Meghan S. (5/5)

    I don’t even remember how

    "I don’t even remember how I came across this brand, but the lobster towel shirt had been on my mind for months. One Friday early evening out at a car show at Meschutt Beach in Hampton Bays, I ran to the coolest lady wearing the lobster shirt. I complemented her and told her how great she looked and how that exact shirt had been in my cart in an open browser tab for months. Her reply was she’d give it to me right this very moment if she wasn’t naked underneath! Then proceeded to tell me to just get it, life is short, rock the lobster. I’m so happy with my purchase, the length, the fit, the feel is perfect. And the hidden eye hooks are an extra added bonus I had no idea were there. If you’re on the fence, rock the lobster."

    — Wescott C. (5/5)

    Darling. Love the fabric

    "Darling. Love the fabric"

    — Dana H. (5/5)

    Adore these ladies hand towel

    "Adore these ladies hand towel tops! Comfy & fun! I purchased three for my 3 daughters! monkey, starfish and the lobster! I already have the “Boston Whaler!” Spending Christmas on Captiva Island… will be the perfect gifts."

    — Cordelia F. (5/5)

    Everyone Needs Some Monkey Business!

    "If you like attention, buy this top. I get compliments on it everywhere I have worn it, including church! I am 5' 2" and weight 110 pounds, bought the x-sm, and it fits great. I wear a camisole underneath just to keep things G rated. I hand wash it, the fabric dries wrinkle free, and is holding up well. It is certainly a conversation starter!"

    — Deb S. (5/5)

    SO CUTE- pairs well with

    "SO CUTE- pairs well with a bathing suit or sundress. Obsessed."

    — Stacey K. (5/5)

    Really great shirt! I actually

    "Really great shirt! I actually wore it with just the top buttoned but with the rest open and it got so many compliments! I wish there was one more clasp near the bottom so that when I do want to wear it all the wrapped up it goes down to the bottom and stays fully closed. Regardless totally awesome and people could still tell it was a lobster even when I left it open and it was cut in half."

    — Grac4 (5/5)

    Wife loved it, will def

    "Wife loved it, will def be getting her more towel top for our weekend getaways!"

    — Jorge R. (5/5)

    As a New England girlie

    "As a New England girlie living in Europe this top is the perfect Trans-Atlantic unifier! Pairs equally well with a glass of rose and Piz-Buin or an Arnold Palmer and Off Deep Woods. Polo in Newport, or sailing in Sardinia- this guy's got you covered in compliments. The cream colour brings out your awesome tan, the red lobster deters people from the common and obvious sunburn cliche. Absolute Win."

    — Sarah N. (5/5)

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