https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee/page/2#post-459584 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:24:28 +0000 Mo 459584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with a blend - preferably modal. Super soft and somewhat silky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee/page/2#post-459578 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:13:30 +0000 Angie 459578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! I am with Queen Mum, Kim. 100% cotton is not a stable fabrication - and it's worse in a knit. I vote blend all the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee/page/2#post-459533 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:17:44 +0000 ironkurtin 459533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to vote for team cotton. In my experience, buying a high-quality cotton tee always reaps rewards. I already mentioned JCrew and Petit Bateau. Other good ones I've loved in the past are by Velvet, Rebecca Beeson, Ella Moss, and Park Vogel (the brand is defunct, I think, but j park continues to make them). Alternative Apparel also makes nice ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee/page/2#post-459528 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:10:21 +0000 Queen Mum 459528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few others have mentioned this too.. the first thing I check is the fabric content on tees. I steer clear of 100% cotton.<br /> I bought a couple from BR this season that are serving me nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459525 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:06:48 +0000 Angie 459525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, there are a few Caslon tee's that look like this and I'm not quite sure which one this is. I've had them all on clients, but I will need to get my ducks in a row before I comment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459441 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:19:27 +0000 Parsley 459441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, nice choices, and I would love a lot of them for under a simple blazer for a work look.</p> <p>But then there are times when you just need a plain/simple tee for layering.<br /> Sometimes it's because the outer layer is more elaborate and needs to take center stage, and sometimes in winter I wear a plain long-sleeved scoopneck under things as my cold-weather version of a camisole.</p> <p>Of course, I'm always on Team Plain and Simple or whatever that team is called! I'm afraid a black layering tee is practically part of my "uniform". Now I'm trying to branch out a little...</p> <p>Sveta, I'd love to see those merino ones! I'm not a Costco member, but sometimes have a chance to go with my daughter. What is the neckline? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459438 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:53:15 +0000 Jjsloane 459438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Caslon are nice, but as most have said cotton makes them a bit casual. These are pricey, but super soft and a little more sheen due to the modal blend to make them dressier:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-essential-long-sleeve-tee/3110686?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=100" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....ltback=100</a></p> <p>Just to give you even more confusion with the options... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459433 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:33:06 +0000 HeleenH 459433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear the long sleeved tee type clothes under clothes all the time, where most of it is hidden. I prefer a scoopneck so you don't see (much) of the t-shirt. I like Inges options for wearing on its own or some of them combined with a jacket. They don't seem to be winter clothes, rather better spring/autumn days and summer. Which is probably why some of them are on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459312 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:24:33 +0000 Patty 459312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Geez Inge--you post great inspirations!!!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459303 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:11:32 +0000 catgirl 459303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>inge, I like a whole bunch of the ones you linked to (thanks for all that effort!) but AT does not ship here (well, it's $25)... </p> <p>I did check out the Caslon ones and they are nice but maybe a little casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459270 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:31:58 +0000 Sveta 459270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my long sleeve merino wool tees from Costco. My only complaint is that they are on the short side for me - but perfect for skirts and wide leg trousers. Even though it is 100% merino wool they are stretchy enough for comfort and hold their shape wonderfully for years. I prefer them to cotton and rayon 1000%! They are tissue thin, very pleasant to the skin and not itchy at all. I can wear them in all seasons except summer.<br /> As a bonus because they are wool they are anti bacterial and resist sweat odor. With the price of $15 and array of colors they are a very good basic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459248 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:48:01 +0000 marianna 459248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite layering tee from Nordies is this one: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/amber-sun-madeline-long-sleeve-tee/3191702?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=85" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/am.....ultback=85</a></p> <p>The colors are obviously really limited, but it feels so good on (good cotton), and holds its shape throughout the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459215 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:06:01 +0000 D'Ellen 459215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge - I'll have what you're having! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459204 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:54:20 +0000 elpgal 459204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be wary of anything without stretch. How about these:</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=43150&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=879664&#038;scid=879664012" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=879664012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459188 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:45:46 +0000 bj1111 459188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love the tops that inge linked to...but frankly, those prices are really steep (in my book) for what is essentially a glorified t-shirt. i would be happier to pick these up if the prices were at least in line with the caslon tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459182 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:43:24 +0000 Carole 459182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks good to me. The Caslon brand seems to run big, at least on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459177 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:40:30 +0000 Suz 459177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dittoing Inge re work basics. They don't have to be plain ordinary cotton ts. They just have to be relatively simple, not attention grabbing in themselves. And comfortable. </p> <p>I have a variety; some like the Ann Taylors and some cotton Ts. Don't forget, I work mostly at home and do the MOTG thing (cotton Ts, mostly) and sometimes in the public eye doing reading and presentations (Ann Taylor style tops, which I often pick up inexpensively at Winners, our version of TJ Maxx, or on sale at end of season.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459170 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:36:50 +0000 qfbrenda 459170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to agree with Inge as far as work wardrobe goes. I do love the LA tees for casual layering, but for work I would go for something fancier than cotton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459166 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:29:29 +0000 Inge 459166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some more, apologies if this is overload...</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Peplum-Knit-Top/264980?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90340741&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=3015" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=3015</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Crossover-Blouson-Top/264976?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90114373&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9499" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9499</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Crossover-Top/267061?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90017841&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=5065" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=5065</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Ruched-Cap-Sleeve-Top/268465?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90240522&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9496" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9496</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Cross-Front-3-4-Sleeve-Top/264984?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90363726&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=1012" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1012</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Twist-Cross-Front-Top/264687?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=89806159&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=2689" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=2689</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Crossover-Sleeveless-Top/264425?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90363399&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=1000" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1000</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Ruched-Side-Top/262340?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=89618158&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9234" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9234</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459165 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:26:49 +0000 Inge 459165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, maybe I'm overlooking something, but do your "basic layering pieces" necessarily need to be your standard plain T-shirt style and cotton?<br /> I know I personally always feel a lot better in something with a bit more detail (ruching, shirring, faux wrap, a more relaxed style...), it's definitely more forgiving too:-) NOT saying that you need that, but if I were to go for knits, I'd definitely feel more confident and more put together in tops like the ones below (Ann Taylor always has great options in this category). They can still act as basics, work great under jackets, blazers, any style cardi...<br /> There are often more interesting colours to choose from. Patterns and stripes could work too. </p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A269391/AT-PROMO-BUCKET-TOPS-BOGO/Ruched-Front-Shell/269391?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10050507&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=8003" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=8003</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A262759/AT-PROMO-BUCKET-TOPS-BOGO/Twisted-Tulle-Front-Short-Sleeve-Tee/262759?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10049402&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A268903/AT-PROMO-BUCKET-TOPS-BOGO/Mixed-Media-Ruched-Shell-with-Metal-Zipper/268903?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10050071&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=7039" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=7039</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A263703/AT-PROMO-BUCKET-TOPS-BOGO/Pleated-Wrap-Top/263703?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10037621&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9498" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9498</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Asymmetrical-Pleated-Short-Sleeve-Top/261274?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90389498&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=5819" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=5819</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Ruched-V-Neck-Long-Sleeve-Tee/261284?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90235054&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Ruched-Print-Sleeveless-Top/260912?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90114465&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Draped-Collar-Top/259879?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=89645994&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=2689" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=2689</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Knits-%26-Tees/Drape-Sleeve-Scoop-Neck-Top/252843?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=89099049&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459155 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:19:30 +0000 qfbrenda 459155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another fan of those Landsend tees. The fabric mix is very nice. And they are fitted without clinging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459134 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:50:14 +0000 Parsley 459134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried that one, but here's one I really like as a layering tee that's reasonably priced as well, and comes in bunches of colors. There's a crew-neck and scoop-neck version:</p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/LongSleeveLightweightCottonModalScoopTop~227822_-1.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/Lon.....22_-1.html</a>?</p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/LongSleeveLightweightCottonModalCrewTop~211457_59.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/Lon.....57_59.html</a>?</p> <p>I guess it comes in a v-neck, too, and short-sleeved.</p> <p>I have a couple of the scoop-neck ones and find them pretty forgiving of the occasional little bulge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459133 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:49:02 +0000 Amy 459133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others who mentioned you might want to look for a t-shirt made from a cotton blend containing something like elastane, lycra, spandex. Those "ingredients" improve the recovery of a fabric, so it doesn't end up sagging and bagging badly.</p> <p>I wouldn't want people to see me in only my base layers. Lumpy and bumpy would be right! However, they're wonderful to wear under things.</p> <p>Thicker knit fabrics are better at covering up the lumps and bumps though. Thin and drapey fabrics show off every little bit...unless they're really loose and voluminous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459130 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:45:45 +0000 rae 459130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good to me! I have a handful of Splendid thermal tees that I use as layering tees - they are fitted but don't cling, so if that's true of these as Cilleena says, they should work. I would still stay away from things that cling in the tummy area, because you can still notice that quite a bit if your jacket is left open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459129 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:45:13 +0000 Anonymous 459129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes buy old navy t's, long and short sleeve to wear under. The price point lets me buy many colours and pitch out or give to goodwill the next year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459123 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:41:46 +0000 catgirl 459123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvie, I would only wear it as a base layer. I never wear tops like this the way the model is wearing it. At lunch today I saw a woman wearing a shirt like this alone with a scarf, and it was all my worst fears - lumpy and bunched in the mid-section, back fat, emphasizing everything I would want to hide. </p> <p>Frankly, the reason I'm such a big fan of waist surrendering is that I never feel sleek in fitted tops, just self-conscious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459121 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:40:43 +0000 amyreh 459121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a big fan of shirts that are 100% cotton, they tend to lose their shape more quickly I think, unless it is a very tight weave. But if others like this one then worth a shot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459120 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:39:20 +0000 kellygirl 459120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Angie had this in the store last year--I don't know if it is exactly the same. It was "Caslon Rib Knit Tee" and I see this is the "Perfect Tee." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459118 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:37:24 +0000 Sylvie 459118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as a base layer where you will always be wearing something on top. I don't like it as a base layer sans scarf/jacket if you're indoors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-a-good-basic-layering-tee#post-459116 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:33:30 +0000 ironkurtin 459116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely worth a shot! Nice colors. </p>