https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 19:28:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4221 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:20:30 +0000 Steph 4221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Lauren. I am a serial returner, so I don't think it is stupid at all to take something home and try it on with a bunch of different things before deciding whether you want to keep it. I also think it is important to sit in it, bend in it, walk in it, etc. Those aren't always easy to do in a dressing room. Trying the clothes out at home will mean you keep what you truly like and aren't as likely to have a bunch of pieces in your closet that you never wear. </p> <p>Also, I adore the J. Crew dress you are talking about and I would definitely keep it. The nice thing about J. Crew bridesmaid dresses is that they are just fun dresses that can be worn to a party, dinner, etc. The one your friend chose is more casual than most, which makes it even more versatile. It isn't like you're wearing a floor length satin bridesmaid dress with a butt bow, basque waist and mutton sleeves. You can (and should) absolutely wear the J. Crew dress again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4207 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:53:37 +0000 LaurenNK 4207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I really liked the neckline on that one. Whew, so relieved. </p> <p>I'm actually going to REALLY try to get to the mall tomorrow morning. I know for sure there is an ATLoft, Gap, and The Limited. Hopefully I'll find something interesting in my price bracket.</p> <p>Maybe if I keep my trips to only 3 stores, and really only plan on it being window shopping, I won't be overwhelmed and won't get disappointed if I don't find something perfect.</p> <p>I've started this funny habit of buying something if I like it, then wearing it around the house to see if I really do like it and if it works with different bras or pants or tops, etc. I've found that a 3' box that you call a dressing room just doesn't give you enough of the big picture, so I prefer my mirrors at home and the flexability to try things on with different articles of clothing. Most of the time I end up returning it for one reason or another.<br /> My question is: is this ridiculous? Should I try harder to make up my mind in the fitting room so I'm not wasting trips on returns? Or maybe I'm not the only one...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4170 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:51:20 +0000 Angie 4170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mistake, Patience. Quite right. Thanks for pointing that out. There is a loft T that looks just like that in T-shirt fabric, but the one that Lauren posted is not. It's a knitted top. Great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4168 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:46:24 +0000 Patience 4168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, on the shirts that Lauren posted from AT, what is it that is suspect about the fabric of the third? It's not cotton, so is it that the drape may be unflattering for what's underneath (clingy in the wrong way)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4122 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:26:42 +0000 Angie 4122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super advice from Christie on the dresses and Check out Esprit as Nicole suggests. I am a great fan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4120 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:49:50 +0000 christie 4120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have that dress (if it is the sundress I'm thinking of) in two versions: the strapless and halter. I wear them all the time during the summer. I say hang on to it. Throw on a nice cardi and some wedge heels, and you're dressed perfectly for a dinner out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4119 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:43:59 +0000 LaurenNK 4119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie :)<br /> It's funny how finally admitting that I'm not at all happy with my clothes, and therefore my look, is affecting me. Since I first started to realize it, I've been almost embarassed in what I currently have, but then I remember that I really have a plan to improve and this awesome resource to help me create the basics and sturdy guidelines and I get cheery again.</p> <p>Thanks for the store ideas Christie &#38; Nicole. </p> <p>Speaking of J Crew...<br /> Last summer I was a bridesmaid for a friend and now am stuck with a strapless, knee-length turquoise sun dress with a dimply fabric from J Crew. They don't have it online anymore, but it is fitted through to the waist and flares out slightly from the hips.<br /> Back then I hated it, but would wear anything for my friend's wedding. Should I now reconsider and possibly hold onto it for any reason? Maybe in case I need to attend a wedding as a guest? Or is it a no-no to reuse a bridesmaid's dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4111 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:27:38 +0000 Nicole 4111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Lauren, You should check out EspritShop.Com They have some really cute tee shirts that are more stylish than plain ones. And their prices are very resonable. I have had good luck with the quality too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-4048 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:21:53 +0000 christie 4048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you are looking for more interesting tops, Lauren, but for basics I always turn to JCrew. All of my tanks and T's come from there. They are for layering and wearing around the house only, of course. JCrew has a really wide range of color choices, and the material is very soft. Plus they have a wide range of styles. I like keep a look out on their sale page. </p> <p>As much as I love their clothes, I admit that their T's are really hit or miss on the quality. I have a few that I have had for years--seriously--and others that start to fall apart right away. This is why the sale's page is best, so you don't waste money on a dud. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3977 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:55:54 +0000 Angie 3977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing splendidly Lauren! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3975 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:51:49 +0000 LaurenNK 3975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! I just might get to understanding all of this after all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3970 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:44:17 +0000 Angie 3970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are indeed if the material is better than “T-shirt material”. Halleluiah!</p> <p>You want to avoid both, San. Occasionally you’ll find a superb quality basic T for layering only. Boys especially. </p> <p>Lauren’s first two choices are super casual and perfectly acceptable. Well done Lauren. I’ve seen them in the flesh and the fabric makes the cut. The last ones fabric is suspect. Be careful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3969 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:37:39 +0000 Anonymous 3969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your choices are very nice!<br /> Angie are these exempt from the boring T-shirt rule? Is it the fabric of the T-shirt that we want to avoid, or is it the cut of the T-shirt that is boring? If the style is spiced up like these are they nice enough to wear on their own? Or would they still need a layering element? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3965 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:48:30 +0000 LaurenNK 3965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mostly the tees would be around the house and up in the woods while camping or barbecuing in the back yard with jeans or bermuda shorts (once I find some that fit me properly).</p> <p>Tanks would be the same, but also under a cardigan (again, as soon as I find a cute cropped cardigan that I think is me).</p> <p>I'm hoping to find some that aren't strictly "basic" ... something with interesting stitching, or like I mentioned above, with the pleating details. Does that make them "unbasic" enough to wear out and about? Here's what I mean:<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=14364&#038;N=1200008&#038;pCategoryId=101&#038;categoryId=184&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_184&#038;defaultColorNameFromCategory=Catalina%20Turq&#038;defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....ory=Misses</a><br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=13952&#038;N=1200008&#038;pCategoryId=101&#038;categoryId=184&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_184&#038;defaultColorNameFromCategory=Summer%20Teal&#038;defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....ory=Misses</a><br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=14352&#038;N=1200008&#038;pCategoryId=101&#038;categoryId=184&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_184&#038;defaultColorNameFromCategory=White&#038;defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....ory=Misses</a><br /> Am I totally off track? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3961 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:42:22 +0000 Angie 3961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you intend wearing basic T's and tanks ,Lauren? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3957 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:35:11 +0000 LaurenNK 3957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3948 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:13:55 +0000 Tanya 3948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Julia on those stores for better quality stuff. If you don't mind a slightly lesser quality, few more suggetsions:<br /> 1. If there's one wehre you live, H&#38;M! The basic cotton stuff is of decent quality, and the prices can not be beat, especially if you consider white and similar colors basically disposable after one seaon. I just got there two basic scoop neck tees with tiny pleats at the neckline and short sleeves, cotton, for $8 each!<br /> 2. Express and The Limited have tons of color choices for the basic tees and tanks<br /> 3. online Victoria's secret tons of choices as well: <a href="http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSCLOTOPVIL&#038;cgnbr=OSCLOTOPVIL&#038;rfnbr=2456" rel="nofollow">http://www2.victoriassecret.co.....rfnbr=2456</a><br /> 4. American apparel <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/women-tank-tops.html" rel="nofollow">http://store.americanapparel.n.....-tops.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3944 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:42:09 +0000 Julia 3944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my tanks come from AT, ATL and BR. BR has more color choices while the other two have laced cami's. I bought two silky tanks from BR with pleats at necklines last Fall and I wear them a lot.</p> <p>I don't own much Tshirts since I don't wear them outside and for layering purpose tanks are good enough.</p> <p>I found a yellow cami with side rushing at a local boutique store for $15, I'm sure I'll wear that a lot too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-should-i-look-for-basic-tees-and-tanks#post-3942 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:23:44 +0000 LaurenNK 3942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having a heck of a time at my local stores finding what I think are decent quality tee's and tank/sleeveless tops.</p> <p>Right now I'm just after the very basics. Black, white, brown, and a couple bright colors for spring/summer. </p> <p>I'm really liking the cute pleats I've been seeing at necklines this year, so would really love that on one or two pieces to prevent boredom. </p> <p>Can anyone recommend their fave brand for these basics? I don't mind (actually prefer) shopping online. </p>