The United States of Trying My Best tee takes a familiar symbol and gently lowers its expectations. Front and center, a slightly worn, deeply relatable eagle does what it can, which is… enough. Most days.
Printed as a vintage-style faux seal, the design reads like a government stamp for anyone operating at 73% capacity and still showing up anyway. It’s not loud. It doesn’t need to be. It just quietly says, “we’re doing our best here,” and lets the room sit with that.
The garment-dyed cotton gives it that already-broken-in feel, like a favorite shirt you didn’t have to earn. Structured but soft. Dependable but not trying too hard. Kind of like you.
Wear it when you’re functioning. Wear it when you’re pretending to function. Either way, it counts.
Product Features
100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, durable heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)
Garment-dyed after construction for a soft color and lived-in texture
Double-needle stitching on all seams for reinforced durability
Tubular knit (no side seams) for a clean look and reduced fabric waste
Available S–4XL with pre-shrunk fabric and sewn-in label for consistent fit
Image on the t-shirt:
Size Guide
Size
Width (in)
Length (in)
Sleeve (from center back, in)
S
18.25
26.62
16.25
M
20.25
28.00
17.75
L
22.00
29.37
19.00
XL
24.00
30.75
20.50
2XL
26.00
31.62
21.75
3XL
27.75
32.50
23.25
Size tolerance: ±1.5 inches
Care Instructions
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry: low heat
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dry clean
Production & Shipping (Print-on-Demand)
This product is made to order just for you. That means no mass production, less waste, and a more intentional purchase.
Please allow ~2 weeks for production and shipping
Some items may be fulfilled by trusted international partners to ensure faster delivery and consistent quality
Slight variations in color and print placement may occur
