https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 15:11:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-616336 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:31:39 +0000 Amy 616336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all of your suggestions! I'm checking them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-616272 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:48:32 +0000 nancylee 616272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, I so hear you on the frustration with the tissue-thin tees. Arrgh! I'm a big fan of Banana Republic v-neck tees (they also come in crewneck):</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25789&#038;vid=3&#038;pid=608860&#038;scid=608860032" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=608860032</a></p> <p>I also REALLY love the fit and quality (they run small) of 3 Dots tees. They are nice and substantial:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/three-dots-3-4-sleeve-scoop-neck-black?utm_source=shopstyle" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/three-do.....=shopstyle</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-616216 Wed, 09 May 2012 23:31:28 +0000 annagybe 616216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Shade and Rebecca Beeson. James Perse is NOT worth the price IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-616214 Wed, 09 May 2012 23:29:44 +0000 Aida 616214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe Angie has suggested Ann Taylor for those tees. I've been meaning to check them out, but am 40 min away from AT -_- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615921 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:12:34 +0000 Anonymous 615921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Old Navy and Target T's for layering because they fit snug-ly and aren't tissue thin. But I'll have to check out JCP too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615902 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:51:11 +0000 Amy 615902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad I asked! I never would have thought of looking at JC Penny's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615894 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:36:18 +0000 cheryl 615894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another vote for the JCPenney St. John's Bay tees. Good quality, great price and lots of choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615855 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:08:10 +0000 teeandcee 615855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Target's and JCP's t-shirts. Target's are thinner, which I like for the cooling factor, but not see-thru. </p> <p>Talbots and Ann Taylor also have nice t-shirts. I tried on some yesterday. The Talbots was especially nice in super soft Egyptian cotton and thin but not sheer and a very well made garment IMO. The color was wrong, otherwise it'd be in my closet now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615847 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:01:12 +0000 Jjsloane 615847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For ones I know I'm layering only I like Shade Tees - they are longer and stretchy and fit close (hence I don't wear them on their own). For ones I might also wear on their own I like Ann Taylor cotton modal ones (I only have the long sleeve, but they are quite soft and not clingy) or J Crew perfect fit (they have the best colors). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615843 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:59:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 615843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always been a fan of Gap's basic tees - they wash wash, don't fade and don't lose their shape. But I noticed this year they're a little bit thinner fabrication than they used to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615839 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:47:47 +0000 Velma 615839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought two of the JCP St. John's V-necks for $7 each, and I'm thinking about going back for more. They are much more nicely constructed than equivalently priced Target Merona or Old Navy tees. </p> <p>You might also have a look at LL Bean's double L rib shirts. Here is one of my favorite styles:<br /> <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63484?feat=rib" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63484?feat=rib</a>|ll-SR0<br /> These are sturdy 100% cotton and cut long enough for my long torso! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615686 Wed, 09 May 2012 04:39:00 +0000 velvetychocolate 615686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Basic black or white crewneck:</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/jones-new-york-signature-tee-short-sleeve-cotton-crewneck?ID=641799&#038;CategoryID=255&#038;LinkType=PDPZ1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....Type=PDPZ1</a></p> <p>(also available in navy as well). </p> <p>Runs a bit large, so order a size smaller if you can. These are quite well-made, and thicker than the usual tees we've been seeing for awhile now. </p> <p>Not a classic tee, but these elbow sleeved boatnecks are also quite nice:</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-by-ralph-lauren-top-benny-elbow-sleeve-boatneck?ID=646568&#038;CategoryID=255&#038;LinkType=PDPZ1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....Type=PDPZ1</a></p> <p>Extremely good deal? Check JC Penney for their St. John's Bay tees - very reasonable quality, especially for the price. They are *not* the super-tin tissue-weight tees, and you can often get them for as little as $5 a piece! Insane! </p> <p>V-necks:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/x6.aspx?deptid=70656&#038;catid=80480&#038;grptyp=SIZ&#038;itemid=1d1ba41" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/x6.....id=1d1ba41</a></p> <p>Crewnecks:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Grptyp=SIZ&#038;ItemId=1e25f10&#038;cmOrigId=1d1ba41&#038;cmTypeFlag=RichRel&#038;cmCatID=" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.....8;cmCatID=</a></p> <p>3/4 sleeved v-neck tees:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Grptyp=SIZ&#038;ItemId=1d1b9ed&#038;cmOrigId=1e25f10&#038;cmTypeFlag=RichRel&#038;cmCatID=" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.....8;cmCatID=</a></p> <p>Another crewneck style:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Grptyp=SIZ&#038;ItemId=1d78133&#038;cmOrigId=1e25f10&#038;cmTypeFlag=RichRel&#038;cmCatID=" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.....8;cmCatID=</a></p> <p>I really like the JNY tees, and some of the Ralph Lauren tees are quite nice too. Much better quality than the typical tees - worth the extra cost. That said - the St. John's Bay tees at JC Penney of all places are surprisingly good quality, especially for the price. It would be worth it to pop in there if you have a JCP nearby and try a few out, and then from then on - you can just order replacements/new colours online at your leisure. The JCP tees seem like $20-$30 tees, but are usually always less than $10 each. A very good deal. They don't look all that great online, but they're pretty nice tees. </p> <p>Note: if you're smaller than a size 4, then most of these tees are going to be a bit on the larger side. All other sizes, size down for sure. If you think you're a medium, order a small etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-favorite-basic-t-shirts#post-615674 Wed, 09 May 2012 04:10:29 +0000 Amy 615674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like a couple of solid colored t-shirts for layering, but am not excited about the super-thin creations I've seen here and there. I want something opaque enough that my undergarments don't show through.</p> <p>Suggestions most welcome! </p>