https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:33:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1229465 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:33:14 +0000 andis 1229465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span><br /> I never<br /> used to wear white or any light color shirt as they can catch dirt easily.<br /> But, I like the some of those combinations like white with blue or black<br /> jeans, light pink or orange with blue pants etc. After my marriage, my husband wore &nbsp; white tee with Lee blue jeans and it just looked awesome to him. Then, I too &nbsp;started wearing white and other light color tops.&nbsp;</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1205207 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:49:37 +0000 Elizabeth P 1205207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck with ones from Costco.&nbsp; The Kirkland brand aren't bad, but my favs are the Ellen &amp; Company (?) ones.&nbsp; They are thick enough to be worn alone, and seem to retain their shape, are a great fit for me, and are soft.&nbsp; Every year the neckline is a bit different, so I stock up when I find one I like.&nbsp; However.... now that more fluid styles are around, I am finding them a bit more fitted than I'd like.&nbsp; </p> <p>And I agree wholeheartely with texstyle.&nbsp; If so many people are looking for the perfect tee, certainly this is a marketing opportunity!&nbsp; I'd love a fluid one to semi tuck, long enough to layer, that isn't see through.&nbsp; Why so difficult? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1205059 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:00:12 +0000 Em 1205059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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:</p> <p><a href="http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/2013/02/t-shirt-showdown-everlane-vs-lands-end.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/.....s-end.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1204023 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:26:25 +0000 Emily 1204023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Celia, have you tried the gapfit breathe tee?&nbsp; It comes in crew or v neck, is reasonably opaque, and keeps its shape. &nbsp;Also it costs&nbsp;&lt;$30 at regular price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1203960 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:34:04 +0000 Von 1203960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy white tees as throw away items, because they never last two years in a row without some mishap.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Last year the find of the season were the tees from Target.&nbsp; They feel like the Gap tees, without the crazy stretching.</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/womens-vintage-v-neck-tee/-/A-15055870#?lnk=Grid_wmn_tee_0309_X0Y0W4|X0Y0W4|T:Template_Grid1A|C" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/womens-vintage-v-neck-tee/-/A-15055870#?lnk=Grid_wmn_tee_0309_X0Y0W4" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/womens.....309_X0Y0W4</a>|X0Y0W4|</a>:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1203862 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:01:57 +0000 Anonymous 1203862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best that I've found are the Champion brand v neck&nbsp;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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1203673 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:30:56 +0000 texstyle 1203673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just one more thought on the white or other color&nbsp;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?</p> <p>To me, it is similar to the perfect white shirt. A simple crisp&nbsp;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.</p> <p>So why isn't the perfect&nbsp;tee?</p> <p>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.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1203203 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:54:32 +0000 Beth 1203203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted in the other thread, but if you're looking for a fitted tee, Boden makes a great option:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Tops-T-shirts/Short-Sleeved-Tops/WL763/Womens-Essential-Short-Sleeve-Tee.html">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....al-Short-S</a></p> <p>They're not at all sheer, have a feminine scooped neckline and wash well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202650 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:07:54 +0000 Neel 1202650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202608 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:57:05 +0000 shiny 1202608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My basic tees right now are Jcrew vintage (crew, scoop&nbsp;&amp; 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>I will say that the Jcrew fit has changed recently; the new ones are&nbsp;a bit less baggy than the older --&nbsp;&nbsp;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&nbsp;than the new Small's. Go figure.&nbsp;</p> <p>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,&nbsp;especially tee shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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,&nbsp;except that they arrived with that&nbsp;weird odor that I'm hoping will go away.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202302 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:33:20 +0000 keruchina 1202302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Everlane, Splendid, and J Crew for basic tees. I have one magical black H &amp; M tee from 4 years ago that is also great. I have tried the Loft sun washed and v neck tees, which are ok. </p> <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202191 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:03:06 +0000 DonnaF 1202191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Uniqlo v-neck and scoop Ts are pretty thick but fairly fitted.&nbsp; They are under $12. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202174 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:37:35 +0000 celia 1202174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your support and suggestions.</p> <p>I will brave the Shopping Centre and try some of them. Might also consider some from LandsEnd. I will also keep an open mind.<br />As Angie was saying T-shirts are not miraculous </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why/page/2#post-1202149 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:01:02 +0000 ironkurtin 1202149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Alternative Apparel, Petit Bateau, and Everlane. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202147 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:53:51 +0000 fathenry 1202147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in to commiserate here. Good tees are hard to find.Especially ones that do not cling at the tummy. I will be checking out some of these suggestions. Thanks for posting this question! I have had best luck with a looser fit with a banded hem but need new ones and they are hard to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202142 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:44:11 +0000 Angie 1202142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, I have to chime in one more time about tees. You might be expecting too much from them. They are just t-shirts. Often, just to be layered with. T-shirts are not miraculous wardrobe items that instantaneously make us feel fabulous, like a jacket, good pair of jeans or shoes. Actually, they are an under garment, which is how the tee started its fashion legacy in the first place. Be picky about your tees, but lower your expectations too.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202139 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:36:42 +0000 kerry 1202139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have hit on one of my HEWI items! I've tried Lands End tees (too short or the v is too low), Caslon shirred tees (v is a bit low and developed holes quickly) J crew vintage cotton v (a little see-through), Gap (ribbed not flattering to my middle). I have heard great things about James Pearse tees but who wants to pay that much for a white tee that'll only last a season?!</p> <p>I think I also figured out that a scoop neck (which I thought was as flattering as a v-neck) tends to make me look like a linebacker.</p> <p>So ... I have no help just sympathy and I'm going to keep looking. I think a great white tee can do just about anything in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202138 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:33:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1202138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own a couple for layering but I never wear them alone. I always reach for something that's colored or had some detailing to it.</p> <p>But if you want something basic and not too thin, I agree with the suggestions of lands end, llbean, or Eddie Bauer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202134 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:24:03 +0000 Linda 1202134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on the quest for a good white basic tee, too.&nbsp; Oh, I have several white knit shirts.&nbsp; Not one of them is quite right.&nbsp; Long sleeves are too tight; neck is too wide or too close, yada, yada yada.&nbsp; I just recently watched a YouTube video by HotPants Patterns that encourages me to try tailoring one for myself, now that I've got my sewing machine humming again.&nbsp; It may be the only way to get what I'm after!&nbsp; But I DO keep looking!&nbsp; And looking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202133 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:22:46 +0000 Angie 1202133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually. This fluid tee with diagonal sleeve&nbsp;from&nbsp;the Gap has been great for some of my clients:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=941494012">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=941494012</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=941493002">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=941493002</a></p> <p>But it does not come in pure white.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202125 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:06:00 +0000 Susie 1202125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same frustration when I needed to add a long sleeve white tee. I found a nice one at Eddie Bauer. I've also had good luck with JJill tees. And Kohl's often has nice cotton tees at very low prices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202116 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:57:48 +0000 Marmee 1202116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale recommended the uniqlo round neck tee. I tried it on, but thought it was slightly too short for me - at least with the BFs I was wearing at the time. Otherwise, I liked the shape and neckline. And it wasn't too thin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202112 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:54:47 +0000 Anonymous 1202112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the vince little boy tees, but the price is a bit high </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202090 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:30:24 +0000 gryffin 1202090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Celia - I feel your frustration.&nbsp; This is why I don't own white shirts, period.&nbsp; The only white ones I have are a tux shirt (front panel cancels out sheer) and JCrew tank that had an almost tux ruffled front (again no more sheer) straigt tees that are opaque very tough.&nbsp; AT had some years ago but I have not found them since. Sorry no good suggestions but offering sympathy for the frustration of the hunt!!&nbsp; Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202087 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:28:33 +0000 Helena 1202087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gap, BR and target for me too - although I find I often need to put a tank or cami under ... but I'm also extra-uptight about that stuff </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202084 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:25:54 +0000 kkards 1202084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For plain everyday type tees I've always had great luck with target (merona label) the gap, and BR. I have a vneck one from everlane that I got at the end last summer, not worn much, but the fabric is nice, and i will probably try a scoop neck one this year. For slightly dressier tees it's hit or miss ( is a dressy white tee an oxymoron?), but I saw some that looked promising at BR last week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202050 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:58:54 +0000 Anonymous 1202050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm nodding along here. Have literally not owned a white t-shirt for years.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I did own some, I never wore them because anything tolerable was so hard to find that I was afraid to get them unbearably stained/dirty. Which is just silly, but whatever. I think there were ones I donated with the tags still on because the shape looked so outdated. At least they were cheap, because of course I didn't want to spend much money on anything that had a good chance of being ruined the first time I ate tomato sauce in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202012 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:45:16 +0000 columbine(erin) 1202012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any white t's at the moment but my Eddie Bauer and Lands End stuff tends to last for years.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1202009 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:41:07 +0000 Anonymous 1202009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually want to wear a cami underneath, but my Eddie Bauer ones I wouldn't need too. At least the ones from last year. I think they are made more for a rectangle....not sure what shape you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-buy-a-white-t-shirt-why#post-1201789 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 06:27:56 +0000 Scarlet 1201789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I desperately need white shirts and I am too discouraged to even go shopping for them for the reasons you mentioned. Something a little forgiving on the mid-section would be most welcome.</p> <p>Mmm, that H&amp;M tip looks most interesting. Also LandsEnd would be worth a look. </p>