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Where do you get your t shirts and tops from

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Aglassofroseplease Tue 30-Apr-19 16:31:35

Where do yo u buy your t shirts and blouses from? I used to get mine from Marks and Spencer but I don’t like the colours or the shapes of them this year. I like cotton ones and plain colours, fat covering(!) I’ve checked the websites of landsend, J Lewis’s Boden seasalt, I usually wear t shirts with a pair of cropped cargo type trousers in summer and with jeans or cargo trousers in the rest of the time. I quite like M and Ss linen shirt style blouses. I bought a v neck t shirt from m and s in a slubbed kind of material and it was far too big and baggy round the neck so I’m taking it back tomorrow and I’ll have a look if there’s anything I like. Im trying to think of anywhere else I can look for t shirts and blouses - I fancy a short sleeved plain fronted one.

Callistemon Wed 01-May-19 15:46:02

The only dress that looked vaguely appealing was a blue and white one - then I realised that the pattern, which looked quite attractive from a distance, was an all over fish design.

Do I want to look fishy? What is the matter with these designers?

fizzers Wed 01-May-19 14:46:10

I generally go 'cheap' Primark, Bon Marche, Peacocks, Sainsburys , Asda, market stalls....

notentirelyallhere Wed 01-May-19 14:42:54

If its bog standard but well made t shirts, I get them from Decathlon, the French sports chain. They're online but also have stores in the UK. They have a range of good quality t-shirts, tight and loose fitting, excellent value, wash well. Do double check the sizing though against their chart if you buy online. Would recommend all their clothing and hiking shoes.

kittylester Wed 01-May-19 11:30:18

Kettlewell- s***ing phone.

MawBroonsback Wed 01-May-19 10:59:16

M&S have some absolutely fabulous linen shirts in the most beautiful colours £27.50 I think.
T430350 Is the product code.

kittylester Wed 01-May-19 10:54:57

The kettlebell sale is good. I have found some styles short though.

giulia Wed 01-May-19 10:38:58

seacliff You're right that Kettlewell are not cheap but they last for years and keep their shape like new. Now that I'm in my seventies I think of buying things in the hope they will "seee me through"! smile

Ailsa43 Wed 01-May-19 02:08:55

I buy most of my Plain Tees from Matalan....

MiniMoon Tue 30-Apr-19 23:07:20

I spent last Saturday looking for a short sleeved plain blouse or tee shirt with a collar. I went into every shop in Harrogate. There were none! I didn't want the offerings in EWM, all very patterned also long sleeves.
Why can't you just walk into a shop and find what you want?
M&S was the place to go to for blouses, sadly, not any more.

Callistemon Tue 30-Apr-19 22:29:42

I found the Seasalt ones a bit short in the body last year; Whitestuff ones were longer and quite generous.

I am going shopping for a dress tomorrow, wish me luck, haven't bought one for years and I don't want one with flower pots or seed packets all over like some I have seen on line hmm.

seacliff Tue 30-Apr-19 22:20:01

Wow, the Kettlewell clothes are expensive. £29 for a short sleeved t shirt!

giulia Tue 30-Apr-19 21:12:28

Kettlewell - absolutely! Not only for the vast colour range but you can choose sleeve length: half, three quarter or full length and also many neckline shapes. The lengths are good too, normally 60cm but also 68cm. Their products are made from Turkish cotton or Austrian viscose and made up in Portugal.

Feelingmyage55 Tue 30-Apr-19 20:55:15

John Lewis own brand. Expensive but last well.

fairisle Tue 30-Apr-19 20:41:00

Next,Dorothy perkins,Tesco,Asda.

Treebee Tue 30-Apr-19 19:41:22

Agree with Mamissimo about Kettlewell. Their tops are beautiful and there’s a wide range of styles and colours. It helps if you know your season, but some colours suit everyone.

GabriellaG54 Tue 30-Apr-19 18:40:21

Marks, H&M, Primark, Poetry and Zara.

Brunette10 Tue 30-Apr-19 18:27:43

I’ve shopped in M and S for years as I am a petite size and found their sizing/styles quite good, however I have just bought 7 casual but good looking tops from Sainsbury’s. They fit me well and love each one. Can’t wait to get the weather to wear them. smile

Mamissimo Tue 30-Apr-19 17:58:05

Joules for me - love the fact that they don’t loose their shape. There’s also Kettlewell Colours - kettlewellcolurs.co.uk - who do every classic and modern shape u dear the sun and a huge range of colours. They’re T shirt specialists - and they do scarves etc to match. ?

joannapiano Tue 30-Apr-19 17:55:56

Bon Marche, usually on line. They fit well and really wash and keep their shape well. Good prices, too.

Nanah67 Tue 30-Apr-19 17:50:38

I buy all my t shirts from Olsen. Great quality reasonable price and last forever.

Aglassofroseplease Tue 30-Apr-19 17:44:17

Great suggestions - I’m going on a shopping hunt??
Keep them coming. One I’ve remembered - nice but v dear - is Poetry fashions - they do sales, though.

Shirleyw Tue 30-Apr-19 17:34:11

Lately Seasalt and white stuff

Nanabilly Tue 30-Apr-19 17:27:02

I get most of mine from next and some longer length ones from "yours" . Great over leggings around house and garden.

maryeliza54 Tue 30-Apr-19 17:22:54

Joules Seasalt Fatface

phoenix Tue 30-Apr-19 17:21:34

I remember when I still had the sort of job that required me to be "suited & booted" when visiting clients, have the devil's own job trying to find "smart" t shirts to wear under suit jackets.

I didn't think I was asking for the moon, just a round neck, sleeves to around the elbow, reasonable length in the body.

Could I find any? Could I buffalo! (That's the polite version, btw)