https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:10:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1086158 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:31:09 +0000 JAileen 1086158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Eddie Bauer long sleeved tees. They're long, keep their shape and come in nice colors, unlike Lands End which seem to come only in primary colors.</p> <p>My recent experience with Eddie Bauer and the leather jacket fiasco tempers my enthusiasm. I would avoid buying anything online or over the phone - too many opportunities for them to really screw up. Only buy in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1086075 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:37:49 +0000 Susie 1086075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was buying my cotton tees at Kohl's but I wore (and now purged) one recently (Vera) because it was so pilly&nbsp;so I decided to step up a bit on quality. For fall/winter, I like crew necks for layering. I have nice ones from Eddie Bauer, Chico's and JJill. And I am waiting for one to arrive from LLBean because it was the only place that had the dark burgundy I wanted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1086066 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:15:41 +0000 Anonymous 1086066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Gap's Pure Body tees. They are so darn soft that they make sweaters feel like pajamas. When they start looking worn out, I'm more than happy to retire them to lounge/pajama status because they are that comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1086059 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:06:58 +0000 Thistle 1086059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Ann Taylor or Talbots. I usually wait for a sale and you can get their tees below $15.</p> <p>I might be buying the wrong tees fromt he GAP, but I don't like them as I find them too thin and transparent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085887 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:04:00 +0000 Anonymous 1085887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy layering cotton tanks most often at Target.&nbsp; I seldom wear short sleeved tees and have bought long sleeved ones most recently at Nordstrom Rack, probably a brand made for the Rack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085884 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:58:11 +0000 annagybe 1085884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to love American Apparel, but I just can't buy their stuff anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085879 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:53:50 +0000 jwomack 1085879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks -- looks like I will be trying the Gap. Will check out Target as well since I am there all the time. I stopped looking at their tees once I found an online source I liked but time to start up again. I appreciate it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085469 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:44:20 +0000 Emily 1085469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the gapfit line - I wear the v-neck "breathe"&nbsp;tees as undershirts. &nbsp;They are very comfortable and hold their shape well through washing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085464 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:39:33 +0000 gryffin 1085464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Gap Essential Rib tank.&nbsp; They used to be all cotton and stretch out.&nbsp; I only have the black and I size up.&nbsp; I usually wear a size 4 and a gap small, I took a medium.&nbsp; I also wear them back to front because I prefer a high crew but when I wear them under sweaters I might reverse.&nbsp; They wash really well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085438 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:14:50 +0000 qfbrenda 1085438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This definitely falls under "leave no retail stone unturned".... I find my most favorite ever long sleeved v-neck tees at Fred Meyer, which is a higher-end version of Walmart.... groceries, furniture, clothes... one stop shopping.&nbsp; Their tees are truly great.&nbsp; I like Target's as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085433 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:11:35 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1085433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck at Loft for layering tees but it's been a while so I don't know what their current stock is like. I also echo the Merona recommendation from Target. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085430 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:10:37 +0000 karymk 1085430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gap for the best ribbed tees in every color. &nbsp;they are long!&nbsp;</p> <p>Target for simple scoop necked fitted black tees as underpinnings for me, and as cheer practice wear for DD.</p> <p>JCrew vintage tees for a slouchier, light tee.</p> <p>JCrew jeans.</p> <p>JCrew Cece flat, a basic flat ballerina in many colors.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085390 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:47:09 +0000 Greyscale 1085390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I desperately need new basics!</p> <p>All my layering tanks are from Old Navy, but they're an old version and I dislike the new ones. The old ones were thin 100% cotton; the new ones are thicker. I want the thinnest, drapiest pure&nbsp;cotton possible. I'd love to replace them since they're all faded and have holes.</p> <p>My favorite invisible&nbsp;layering tees are the 4paix tees from Nordstrom Rack but again, they don't sell them anymore. I need something similar - fitted sleeves, lightweight, low neck - for layering under wool that I don't want to wash often. Since I run hot, I almost always end up taking off my sweater and wearing whatever layering tee on its own, so it needs to be presentable, and the 4paix ones are now full of holes.</p> <p>For basic tees to wear on their own, not as&nbsp;an invisible layer, I really like the Gap essential tees, especially the scoop neck ("soft V" I think they call it). I also love the Zara linen tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085331 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:06:47 +0000 Mo 1085331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Target for ribbed layer tanks (Mossimo Long n Lean). &nbsp;The rest of my tees vary. &nbsp;Old Navy, Alternative Apparel, Target, AG, even Kmart Route 66. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085324 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:02:39 +0000 Aquamarine 1085324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Gap Essential Tees. I have several that are still going strong after 5 years. I don't put them in the dryer, however. They are nice and long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085315 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:58:18 +0000 Helena 1085315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Gap's bowery supersoft tees - they wash really well and once you know your size, you can never go wrong. Banana Republic has good ones too and some more stylish options; I look out for sales and grab some.</p> <p>Target's Merona ones are also good for a cheap and cheerful option; I look for the ones with a bit of stretch; they seem to&nbsp;hold their shape better.</p> <p>I guess these are all more fitted options though ...</p> <p>I don't claim to be an expert, but I wear nothing but t-shirts and these are really the only ones I bother with Good luck with your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-basics-shopping#post-1085297 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:53:40 +0000 jwomack 1085297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where do you like to buy basic tees and tanks for layering? My favorite spot closed. I like tees to be a little longer -- hip length and also looking for good quality. I like a mix of more fitted and a bit slouchy. Thanks for your input. </p>