https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:59:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1271640 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:10:01 +0000 rachylou 1271640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We'll see! But I think the pilgrimmage will be delayed. Engine light has come on in my car...!!! </p> <p>p.s. I'm single again. Time to get back on track and work on my gold digging... ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1271601 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 21:33:50 +0000 Quietgirl 1271601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, Please don't tell your SO that I am enabling. Let me know what you decide!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1271493 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:42:23 +0000 rachylou 1271493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm starting to think about this seriously. The Row is at Neiman's they say now. I might make a pilgrimmage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1271064 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:00:55 +0000 Quietgirl 1271064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingum, I am happy to hear about this. It sounds like you have chosen quality over quantity. And low CPW makes the purchase very fulfilling!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1271005 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:26:42 +0000 Ingunn 1271005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never. I prefer a small stack (2-3)&nbsp;of reasonably priced white tees that can be replenished regularly. That said, I actually bought the most expensive white v-neck tee I ever have this season, and I haven't regretted it at all. It is about three times as expensive as the cheap ones I usually buy, those that never last more than a season and has various flaws. This one&nbsp;is holding its shape in washing, and it is not sheer, has no pockets or any other details. Because of the price I only have one, but it seems to be enough to cover my needs for a white tee. I'm curious to see if it will last for two seasons, and I predict it will. If so, the CPW will be very reasonable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270904 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 04:57:03 +0000 Isabel 1270904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think that I would pay that much&nbsp;for anything made from viscose. But a T ? &nbsp;I just can't see how the workmanship could be THAT incredible on a T. &nbsp;It looks lovely, but stuff from the Gap does too. Also, a T is just not something that I would want to treat preciously. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270867 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 03:58:07 +0000 Anonymous 1270867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270861 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 03:53:29 +0000 jennifer 1270861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe ,if I had PCH knock on my door with a ginormous check ... And it was in my size and fit well of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270764 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 01:58:12 +0000 Quietgirl 1270764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, you are right. Excellent point, thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270699 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 00:43:54 +0000 Aida 1270699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had the budget and the fit was right? Yep, I'd spend that. That's not a "plain white tee" though, it's got pretty little design details and as others pointed out isn't exactly the same type of fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270630 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:20:17 +0000 cciele 1270630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, I never thought I'd pay over $200 for a pair of sweats, but I did :)</p> <p>The article that accompanies the photos is an interesting read:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://online.wsj.com/articles/finding-the-perfect-t-shirt-1401923313?tesla=y">http://online.wsj.com/articles.....13?tesla=y</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270620 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:03:13 +0000 Gaylene 1270620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also just wanted to reinforce something that Anna said on an earlier thread that we ought to be careful about making assumptions as to what is a stupidly ridiculous price to pay for something. One of the things I love about this forum is that we are such a diverse group in terms of style, age, location, <b>AND budget. </b>I'm in awe of those women who look fabulous on a budget that reflects what I'd be willing to pay for a single top, just like I enjoy seeing someone debuting a $$$$ item which fills them with delight.</p> <p>And I agree with some of the others who say that equating a $260 viscose and silk, dry-clean-only, designer top with the $8 cotton T-shirts sold in my local grocery store is a bit disingenuous. Both could have their place in someone's closet, but for very different purposes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270607 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:39:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 1270607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything Gaylene said :)&nbsp;The more I look at quality items the more I see a huge difference not only in the fabric, but in the cut &amp; how they fit or skim over the body. Two items can look similar on the hanger but once you touch them &amp; put them on there is no comparison. I'm no where near close to paying that much for a tee but I'm another who says never say never </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270594 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:24:03 +0000 Niki Lea 1270594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's bonkers! $260 could pay for a dozen Gap t-shirts. I would actually feel like a big jerk walking around in a t-shirt like that.<br />I would pay that much, or more,&nbsp;for a winter coat. But that's about it.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270564 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:53:11 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1270564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I'd spend that much on any single piece of clothing, no matter what it was. Maybe a wool coat or a leather jacket... I'm not much of a designer bag person so I don't think I've ever spent that much money on anything for my wardrobe, ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270561 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:51:20 +0000 Quietgirl 1270561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eliza, I agree., To me, a tee is an everyday item. I'd wear it to the grocery. Congrats on the nice one from the Rack. Haven't been there in a while. Must go!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270553 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:36:46 +0000 rachylou 1270553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An interesting question about the fabric. That does it make it more likely to blow my mind. But I'm thinking the shape matters - that is, whether it's a tee or a blouse. I wear them very differently for doing different things. I'm pretty abusive towards t-shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270458 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:31:14 +0000 Eliza 1270458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I would spend that much on a tee, which is often a layering piece for me, and a casual one at that. &nbsp;Tees always seem to lack longevity, due to wear and tear, as well as poor quality. Most of them are too sheer for practicality these days as well.</p> <p>I'd go higher than usual for a magic one, but for the limited role they play in my overall wardrobe, these numbers wouldn't make sense. &nbsp;I am thrilled I found a gorgeous black silk tee at the Rack for a complete steal. &nbsp;I would have paid more the versatility and elegance of that one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Agree that this is a courses for horses question. &nbsp; I have splurged on many items, yet there are many more that I would never consider. &nbsp;One person's single purchase is another's seasonal budget. &nbsp;That's what I like about YLF- so many approaches and options, all leading to enhancing personal style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt/page/2#post-1270398 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:01:33 +0000 Gigi 1270398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No way, not for a t-shirt. As others have pointed out, it's difficult to get a white t-shirt to stay pristine for long enough that it can be worn for more than a couple of seasons, which really makes the high price point unrealistic. But also, I see that the t-shirt is dry-clean only! That is another deal-breaker! Who is going to dry clean a t-shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270333 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:31:59 +0000 kkards 1270333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so, would you feel differently if this was called a blouse or a shirt? because if you really look at it, other than the shape, this is a blouse.....&nbsp; the fabric is not&nbsp; t-shirt cotton, is viscose and silk, there is detailing on the back. <br />i quess what i'm asking, does labeling something matter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270327 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:18:36 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1270327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't...but then, I haven't bought a classic white tee in many years. They are not my thing. No matter how nice it might be, I cannot imagine being overjoyed at what I'd get for forking over that much money. The value just isn't there for me at all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270298 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:35:08 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1270298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think white tees have to be pretty much one season of wear only if you want them to retain bright white and shape. I like the everlane u necks for comfort. I would like them better if they had some modal in them for drapiness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270295 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:26:21 +0000 Quietgirl 1270295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Rachylou, that was my response to most of the Tees in the WSJ article this morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270274 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:04:06 +0000 rachylou 1270274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably not. I might change my mind if I saw the tee in person and it blew my mind. But the Olsen twins have been doing this along time, selling $$$ tees online, and my reaction has always been *you've got to be kidding.* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270270 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:59:36 +0000 Quietgirl 1270270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suja, I will try it out in about 2 hours! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270266 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:54:30 +0000 Gaylene 1270266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably not, but I'd hesitate to say never. Everyone has different price points and different ideas about what constitutes value. We've had this discussion on the forum many times because we all have different budgets and lifestyles.</p> <p>If a white T was a fundamental player in my style, and the cut, drape, and fabric of this particular one was highly flattering on my body, then I wouldn't rule out the possibility. Yes, I could buy a whole bunch of perfectly good T's for the same price, but not everyone is looking for quantity. And for some of us, a perfectly fitting white T could be that elusive workhorse which pulls together several outfits. On the other hand, I'd hesitate spending a quarter of that sum on a pair of ripped/distressed jeans. As Angie would say, horses for courses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270263 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:48:55 +0000 Suja 1270263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The armholes are a little big and it is pretty long so I ordered petite and it was perfect! I'm 5'2 but usually don't order petites in things like t-shirts but I was glad I did on this one. Some reviews complained that the fabric was heavy but to me that is a plus. Love the fit and the colors! Check them out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270239 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:21:10 +0000 always trying 1270239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never-not even if I won the lottery.&nbsp; there are&nbsp; so many things in life to spend money on-nice car, my home, travel, entertainment, training classes, agility and dock diving competition with my dogs is not cheap, and fashion and loving being able to dress well is only one part,,,,and it can be done without spending big bucks on clothing.&nbsp; I would rather have half a dozen t shirts for that amount, or three pairs of jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270236 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:18:26 +0000 Mo 1270236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wouldn't pay even half that for a white tee. &nbsp;Some items just are not going to last that long in a wardrobe, and a white tee is one of them. &nbsp;We all have our own personal thresholds where pricing is concerned, but this level for me is for durables - outerwear, footwear (boots specifically), maybe, just maybe designer denim.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-buy-a-260-white-t-shirt#post-1270208 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:51:13 +0000 Quietgirl 1270208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suja, how did you know that a tank was on my shopping list today? I hope I can find color and size!</p> <p></p> <p></p>