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Baggs Sat 21-Jul-18 17:42:19

I'm looking for good quality, simple* cotton t-shirts and don't seem to be able to find any that don't cost a fortune.

*where simple means: crew neck, not too high and not too low; short sleeves but not cap sleeves, some hip-skimming shaping or straight sides; sensible sizing, i.e. designed to hang rather than cling. And made of a decent thickness of pure cotton.

Suggestions, anyone? TY in anticipation.

Camelotclub Sun 22-Jul-18 14:21:17

As previously stated, Bon Marche are good value.
www.bonmarche.co.uk/womens/clothing/t-shirts/short-sleeve/

Loads of branches too, some of them in garden centres!

BonnieBlooming Sun 22-Jul-18 14:18:39

M&S boatneck half sleeve. Plain and patterned. Wash well, tumble dry well. Still wearing last year's plus some new ones this year. Bon Marche plain t shirts only fit for pj tops after a couple of washes but some of their patterned ones are ok, tend to do shorter sleeves though.

Charleygirl Sun 22-Jul-18 13:50:42

I have had some Bon Marche tops for many years and they wash and wash never losing shape. Baggs I hope we have convinced you to look on line.

gillybob Sun 22-Jul-18 13:36:58

I’ve had mine for donkeys years and they’re still like brand new muddynails they’re gorgeously soft and have been washed more times than I can remember . No crooked seams either . confused

muddynails Sun 22-Jul-18 13:32:45

Amazed at suggestions of Seasalt, I've had two, both presents, both ended up looking like bits of rag with the seams all skewiff after washing.

Barleysugar Sun 22-Jul-18 13:32:16

Lands End Clothing for me too. Very good quality.

Daisyboots Sun 22-Jul-18 12:27:52

Bon Marche for me too. If I buy from Cotton Traders I have to buy a size larger than my normal size. But Bon Marche are true to size and wash well without fading

gillyknits Sun 22-Jul-18 12:27:17

I agree with Mini Moon, the M&Co ones are good quality. Was in there yesterday and they’ve got a sale on. Elbow length sleeve, round or v neck £6. Worth looking at the web site.

Dinnersready Sun 22-Jul-18 12:06:14

Lidl men's t shirts suit me. Plain quiet colours, crew neck, plenty of length, wash well, a fiver for 3. Might not be stylish enough for some though.

Brigidsdaughter Sun 22-Jul-18 12:05:36

I discovered ORVIS this year. Not cheap but great quality and I know the clothes I bought will last a long time.

annodomini Sun 22-Jul-18 11:47:53

I have a drawer full of M&S and Cotton Traders t-shirts in a variety of colours, though why I have bought so many in shades of pink I cannot quite explain. All of them have sleeves that hide the worst of my bingo wings and all have been washed many times without losing shape. I prefer v-neck styles as I have a short neck but have taken to scoop necks too.

valeriej43 Sun 22-Jul-18 11:41:36

Sainsburys have some lovely ones in their sale if you are near a Sainsburys,
I am assuming of course that all branches have a sale on
I got a couple of lovely ones for £4 each. and lovely colours, ,plain and patterned,mine are a lovely sunshine yellow

sarahellenwhitney Sun 22-Jul-18 11:40:26

Try Tesco mens' wear section. I haven't bought womens' T's for years .I am skinny so find small is large enough and they are stronger and wash well.

nahsma Sun 22-Jul-18 11:32:22

M&S have finally got a grown-up T: www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/tops-and-tshirts?facets=2495270230,4294962750,4294963794&slider_Current_Min=0&slider_Current_Max=80&sortBy=product.is_new|1
And it's £6.50!

Charleygirl Sun 22-Jul-18 11:31:30

I bought a beautiful white top in Sainsburys this week but I do appreciate that they are here today and gone tomorrow.

janep57 Sun 22-Jul-18 11:11:23

Lands End - sign up to them and they do massive deductions every now and then. They’re good quality and decent shapes. I do find the M and S cheap ones only look ok for a couple of wearings. I guess that’s fair enough for the price.

travelsafar Sun 22-Jul-18 10:57:47

Bon Marche are good value for money. With white t shirts if you get one summer out of them they are cheap enough to replace the following year if they have gone off!!!

David1968 Sun 22-Jul-18 10:57:33

Cotton Traders! Their own T shirts. Lovely soft cotton, a range of colours, decent length (not skimpy), choice of neckline, and a reasonable price.

mabon1 Sun 22-Jul-18 10:43:12

You CAN buy them from M&S about £8.00, I've had a few this year.

inishowen Sun 22-Jul-18 10:06:13

Another big fan of Bon Marche. It's the only shop where everything fits nicely and they have a good choice.

Saggi Sun 22-Jul-18 09:56:09

Go on Amazon and tap in 'Charles Wilson' they are great T shirts , all plain colours and come in sets of two, threes , fives....and you can have a mix of colours . Hard wearing and extremely washable, my hubby swears by them. Little thick material for me though. Have a look ... They just might tick your box!

dragonfly46 Sun 22-Jul-18 09:49:52

M&S have a variety of cotton T-shirts. Some are only £3.50!

Rosina Sun 22-Jul-18 09:49:30

The M and S boat neck half sleeves T shirts are pretty good; the label says that they are 100% cotton but the fabric seems slightly stiffer than those I have bought in previous years. They are also a decent length. Nice to be able to praise something from M and S for a change - went in on Thursday last and after a look around I left reeling at the garish colours and strange styles - they also seem to have a fair amount of nylon type fabrics yet again this year. This after announcing that they would be stocking more natural fibres. I thought nylon had died the death many years ago as an impossibly hot and sticky fabric but - no!

caci Sun 22-Jul-18 09:35:05

Try Primark mens section. Some of their T shirts are thin and nasty, but others seem to keep their shape and wash well. Sizing is tricky. I am size 8, and 5ft tall, and I find mens XS fine for a close fit, and mens S better for a more casual fit.

paperbackbutterfly Sun 22-Jul-18 09:27:39

Bon Marche is my 'go to' shop as well. I miss Littlewoods, BHS and C&A as so few places stock the everyday clothes I like to wear.