I like Alternative Apparel, Petit Bateau, and Everlane.

Thank you so much for your support and suggestions.

I will brave the Shopping Centre and try some of them. Might also consider some from LandsEnd. I will also keep an open mind.
As Angie was saying T-shirts are not miraculous

The Uniqlo v-neck and scoop Ts are pretty thick but fairly fitted. They are under $12.

I like Everlane, Splendid, and J Crew for basic tees. I have one magical black H & M tee from 4 years ago that is also great. I have tried the Loft sun washed and v neck tees, which are ok.

My main problem is that rayon blends drape the best on me but then I always forget and ruin them in the dryer. It's so sad to buy a $40 t shirt just to destroy it.

My basic tees right now are Jcrew vintage (crew, scoop & v-neck) and the LOFT sun-washed V-neck. I have had both for a couple years now, no holes have developed and I just toss them in the wash and dryer with no special handling (except that the water is usually cold, not warm or hot, to save $). In fact, I just bought a few more of the Jcrew's.

I will say that the Jcrew fit has changed recently; the new ones are a bit less baggy than the older -- but still not too clingy or tight. Though I did need to play around with the sizing, i.e., I sized up. So the older ones are size XS, the newer ones are S, and yet the older XS's are actually looser in fit than the new Small's. Go figure.

Please note I am apple shape and my squishy jiggly belly always needs to be accommodated (hidden) with ANY top, so I am quite particular about fit around the mid-section, especially tee shirts.

I really like the Jcrew scoop neck. It is a flattering neckline, not too low, just right. I also was surprised to find I liked the crew neck, as typically I can't stand crew necks due to my short neck. But the ones I added had a lower cut than typical crew necks, so somehow, it works.

But in the end they are just tee shirts -- I would not think to wear any of these to work, even on a casual friday. For a more polished version that can be worn to work (or for smart casual), I recently added a Jcrew suiting tee. The material is more substantial, stretches, but please note, also clings more. I also found similar suiting tees at Talbot's recently, which I like a lot, which is even more substantial than the Jcrew version, except that they arrived with that weird odor that I'm hoping will go away.

I finally found a non sheer white tee at a local retail shop here. The only white tee that I was able to find which did not require a cami. Not a perfect fit (a bit long and hence snug around the hips)... But will do with a semi tuck. Non sheer white tees are rare. I agree.

I posted in the other thread, but if you're looking for a fitted tee, Boden makes a great option:
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....al-Short-S

They're not at all sheer, have a feminine scooped neckline and wash well.

Just one more thought on the white or other color tee as undergarment. I have to wonder, IF it is just an undergarment, then why is there such an overwhelming number of women trying to find the "perfect" one to wear on it's own? Doesn't that in itself negate it from the purely undergarment category?

To me, it is similar to the perfect white shirt. A simple crisp white shirt often looks like the same work shirt my Dad used to wear back in the late 50's when he worked at a grocery store. In fact, in a way I do relate simple white shirts as work shirts (and have myself tried to find the perfect one), and they are indispensable fashion items for many.

So why isn't the perfect tee?

Which I would define as: thick enough to wear in white on it's own; flattering neckline and sleeve style; soft, comfortable fabric; slightly tailored fit with good drape.

The best that I've found are the Champion brand v neck cotton/poly blend at Target and the Ralph Lauren basic crew neck short sleeve tees. Neither are sheer or clingy, and both are more substantial - particularly the Ralph Lauren.

I buy white tees as throw away items, because they never last two years in a row without some mishap. I love a deep V, so I go with Old Navy, Gap Tissue Tees develop tiny holes but are SO soft -- mine also stretched out like crazy. Last year the find of the season were the tees from Target. They feel like the Gap tees, without the crazy stretching.

http://www.target.com/p/womens.....309_X0Y0W4|X0Y0W4|:

Celia, have you tried the gapfit breathe tee? It comes in crew or v neck, is reasonably opaque, and keeps its shape. Also it costs <$30 at regular price.

I was searching for something mentioned on the forum and happened to come across this comparison, so I remembered this thread and decided to post it:

http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/.....s-end.html

I've had good luck with ones from Costco. The Kirkland brand aren't bad, but my favs are the Ellen & Company (?) ones. They are thick enough to be worn alone, and seem to retain their shape, are a great fit for me, and are soft. Every year the neckline is a bit different, so I stock up when I find one I like. However.... now that more fluid styles are around, I am finding them a bit more fitted than I'd like.

And I agree wholeheartely with texstyle. If so many people are looking for the perfect tee, certainly this is a marketing opportunity! I'd love a fluid one to semi tuck, long enough to layer, that isn't see through. Why so difficult?

I never
used to wear white or any light color shirt as they can catch dirt easily.
But, I like the some of those combinations like white with blue or black
jeans, light pink or orange with blue pants etc. After my marriage, my husband wore white tee with Lee blue jeans and it just looked awesome to him. Then, I too started wearing white and other light color tops.