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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.

blondenana Tue 10-Sep-19 10:30:16

*M& S have some lovely things in just now,i bought some tweedy looking leggings yesterday, with a wide elastic waistband, very comfortable,and some Jeans,stretchy, a bit tight on the waist as i have put a bit of weight on and had to go a size up, also a loose top, which i am taking back as i don't like it when on
The prices were very reasonable for M&S and for once there are a lot of trousers and leggings in a short fitting, still a couple of inches too long for me, their short sizes aren't as short as they once were, bu all in all i am very pleased with what i got, and because the prices were reasonable could buy more for my money

GinnyHendricks Mon 09-Sep-19 14:08:13

I like Uniqlo and quite often find nice things at Wallis, the sizing is generous I find

dahlia Sun 08-Sep-19 19:55:30

I have T-shirts from Seasalt that are at least 8 - 10 years old, they still keep their shape and colour and look fresh. This company began life here in Cornwall, and I have never been disappointed with their clothes, apart from the trousers that just don't fit my rather large behind! I bought two full-length tops for £40 last week at their Falmouth branch, they fit my size 20 chest perfectly. smile

leyla Sun 08-Sep-19 18:18:58

George at Asda are great quality and great prices. Ditto Tu at Sainsburys.

felice Sun 08-Sep-19 18:18:20

Apologies, C&A for me. DD too, God fit good price and some I have had for years. In fact I wore a top to Church today which must be 10 years old at least, and it got a compliment,,,,,,,

Jans3 Sun 08-Sep-19 18:10:03

I like Bonmarche they have really fashionable things in there now at great prices

Bigred18 Tue 25-Jun-19 06:03:08

Uniglo for me, fabulous. Ive just purchased some heattech tees for our winter, thin and warm, now have 6 of them.

littlebit Tue 25-Jun-19 03:02:50

I buy all my t shirts from "WeGoWholesale"

Avor2 Sat 25-May-19 21:10:04

M & Co., Next, Evans, or the Cancer Research shop.

GillT57 Sat 25-May-19 09:22:20

Landsend for me. Can be initially pricey but I have some t shirts which are more than 5 years old and get trotted out every summer. They don't twist or fade and if you get their emails you often get 30 to 40% off quick 24 hour sales.

Flossieturner Sat 25-May-19 07:42:17

For good prices I go to Bon Marche.

Oldfossil Sat 25-May-19 00:54:34

Yes, Kettlewell is expensive, but they last. Yesterday I was delighted to buy two Kettlewell tops for £1 each in a charity shop - as good as new!

Oldfossil Sat 25-May-19 00:51:12

I second Decathlon as a source of inexpensive, well made tee shirts - usually with some polyester, which is actually better for hiking. For pure, beautifully smooth cotton I recommend Uniqlo. Their tees are well cut and wash well. Both these stores are fairly cheap. Poetry is much pricier, but I love their tops, which are often linen or a cotton and hemp mix, stylishly simple and in subtle colours - just ‘effortless elegance’ , or so I kid myself!

wetflannel Sun 12-May-19 22:41:43

I buy from Next the petite range as I am vertically challenged according to my granddaughters. 5 Foot 1 inches tall,but a bit plump in the mid section. Next do nice tops that are forgiving and flattering to hide lumps and bumps.

annep1 Sun 12-May-19 19:59:42

I still find nice tops in Marks. Also Betty Barclay, Next, First Avenue. I used to love Country Casuals and Viyella but our store closed. I have bought Olsen but they don't always wear well and should for the price.

GabriellaG54 Sun 12-May-19 19:44:45

Yesterday, I bought 2 long sleeve scoop neck M&S t-shirts in navy and pale pink, at £9.50 each and with Sparks card 15% off they were a bargain and can be worn year round, given our inclement weather.
I also bought pale pink straight ankle-grazer jeans (£22.99) using my £4 loyalty voucher and received more loyalty points.
M&S have really upped their game as you also get Sparks money off offers on a whole range of products.
I'm hooked.

Glammy57 Wed 08-May-19 20:14:54

Pure, Mint Velvet or Gerard Darel (expensive but I watch for the sales!

Budgebabe Wed 08-May-19 10:54:18

Good Morning All, can I ask where do you get cotton cargo bottoms from.

David1968 Wed 08-May-19 10:53:49

Cotton Traders are good for plain T shirts. Good value, great range of colours and they offer the choice of a vee-neck or a crew-neck. (I prefer the former; it's cooler and doesn't "chafe" my neck.)

Dillyduck Wed 08-May-19 10:47:29

Lands End, the only place I can get tall women's tops. Their USA parent site sells even more. I'm about to throw out a top I bought from them, wore and wore, that's 15 years old, always goes through a tumble dryer too! My top tip would be to sign up for their emails, as they always have silly offers, sometimes up to 70% off, over 40% off everything. Look at their catalogue or website, put the items you like in your basket, but leave them there until there is an offer. I have an idea that if you don't buy things in your basket immediately you are more likely to get a special offer. Until recently I'd give them 100% but some of the tops I've just received are lighter than their usual fabric. Returns are easy though. I also love their trainers, extra wide available.

Aglassofroseplease Wed 01-May-19 18:26:22

Ooh there’s loads of suggestions here ?
I went to M&S to take back some t shirts today and had a good look round what they have, but nothing inspired me.

I do like those linen shirts Mawbroonsback that they have, I’ve got a peachy pink and a royal blue one - trouble is I don’t like ironing them!?

Charleygirl5 Wed 01-May-19 18:06:46

phoenix I do not iron anything! I bought a new ironing board around 2 years ago, it is still in its packaging.

phoenix Wed 01-May-19 16:46:55

I have never, and will never, iron a T shirt!

1inamillion Wed 01-May-19 16:26:22

White Stuff have some nice striped t shirts, I like V neck. They have some plain short sleeve blouses too.
I have bought several of their three quarter sleeve patterned blouses recently, most don't require ironing - not cheap but you get what you pay for.
M&S quality plummeted when they stopped manufacturing in the UK.

FlexibleFriend Wed 01-May-19 16:09:10

Matalan, Wallis and sometimes jd williams for floaty blouses