Buying a t-shirt sounds simple, but finding the right fit can be a real stretch. Prices can vary widely depending on whether you want a plain tee, a local souvenir, or a designer logo. Then there is the eternal question of cotton versus performance fabric, because the wrong material can leave you feeling a little shirt-faced. Add Mobile’s many malls, campuses, and specialty shops, and the choices can become quite the wardrobe wrangle. This guide helps you tee up your shopping trip with 10 places to browse, along with estimated average prices for adult t-shirts.
*Prices below are approximate planning estimates for common adult t-shirts before tax; sales, brands, and designs can change the final tag.*
- **Target — about $15 per t-shirt**
- **Walmart — about $10 per t-shirt**
- **Old Navy at Bel Air Mall — about $18 per t-shirt**
- **Hibbett — about $30 per t-shirt**
- **Academy Sports + Outdoors — about $22 per t-shirt**
- **Kohl’s — about $20 per t-shirt**
- **DICK’S Sporting Goods at Bel Air Mall — about $30 per t-shirt**
- **Macy’s at Bel Air Mall — about $28 per t-shirt**
- **University of South Alabama Bookstore — about $25 per t-shirt**
- **Mobile Carnival Museum Gift Shop — about $28 per t-shirt**
Target at **3150 Airport Boulevard** is a solid choice for basic tees, graphic shirts, licensed designs, and seasonal styles. Its in-house brands often keep prices in the $8–;$25 range, making it easy to find a shirt without letting your budget go off the rack. [Visit Target](https://www.target.com/store-locator/store-details)
Mobile-area Walmart stores offer inexpensive basics, athletic shirts, family-themed designs, and licensed graphics. With many adult tees priced around $6–;$18, Walmart is a good place to get more shirt for your dollar—because nobody wants their budget to wear thin. [Visit Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/store-finder)
Old Navy, located at **3290 Bel Air Mall**, is known for casual tees, seasonal graphics, fitted styles, and frequent promotions. Regular prices often land near $15–;$25, though sales can make the final cost much lighter on your wallet. [Visit Old Navy](https://oldnavy.gap.com/)
Hibbett’s Mobile locations are a good bet for branded athletic and streetwear shirts from companies such as Nike, Jordan, and Champion. Expect many tees to fall between $25 and $40, so this is where your wardrobe can really score a style touchdown. [Visit Hibbett](https://www.hibbett.com/)
Academy Sports offers performance shirts, outdoor brands, fishing designs, college gear, and everyday athletic tees. Many options average about $15–;$30, giving you plenty of ways to stay cool without letting your shopping trip become a sweat. [Visit Academy Sports + Outdoors](https://www.academy.com/)
Kohl’s in Mobile carries basic, graphic, licensed, and name-brand t-shirts for men, women, and children. Typical prices range from $12 to $30 before promotions, and the store’s frequent discounts can make your final total fit just right. [Visit Kohl’s](https://www.kohls.com/)
DICK’S is a strong choice for performance apparel and recognizable athletic brands, especially if you need a shirt for running, training, golf, or cheering on a team. Most tees average around $25–;$40, so you can make a clean getaway with a shirt that really moves. [Visit DICK’S Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/)
Macy’s offers a broader range of designer, department-store, casual, and athletic t-shirts. Average prices commonly sit near $20–;$40, although sales can bring those numbers down faster than a sleeve rolls up. [Visit Macy’s](https://www.macys.com/)
The USA Bookstore at **5901 USA Drive North** is the place to look for Jaguars shirts, campus apparel, and collegiate souvenirs. Most logo tees are likely to average around $20–;$30, making it easy to show your school spirit without missing the mark. [Visit the USA Bookstore](https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/bookstore/)
At **355 Government Street**, the Mobile Carnival Museum gift shop is a memorable stop for locally themed apparel and Mardi Gras-related designs. Souvenir tees often cost about $20–;$35, letting you take home a little Mobile history—because this is one shirt that knows how to party. [Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum](https://www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com/)
Whether you want a bargain basic, a team shirt, or a piece of Mobile pride, these stores give you plenty of ways to find your perfect tee. With a little price-checking, you can keep your shopping trip from becoming a costly collar decision.