The “perfect” white cotton T shirt

Shirts 👕 not shorts! 🩳

Me too! My favourite perfect white t shirt was free in a posh hotel in Mauritius. Long way to go for another one! Meanwhile I usually find decent t shirts from Uniqlo.

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/search

I’ve got one, bought many many years ago and still as good as new.Thick white cotton, long enough but not too long and a perfect fit.I dread the day it wears out! Now there are no good thick cotton tees to be had they are all paper thin rubbish quality wherever you buy them from.

The best ones I ever bought were from George at Asda some years ago but I doubt they have them now.

I've bought long sleeve shirts from Uniclo and can vouch for the quality, maybe their T Shirts match up? Might have a look myself.

I can recommend one, but it’s not cheap. David Nieper, made in UK, the neckline on it is perfect for me, it’s heavy weight and not clingy. But it’s £59 now.

I have a beautiful white pure cotton shirt, not T shirt, bought from F&F a couple of years ago - but so difficult to iron 😫

My best ones too are from Asda still being used years later. They are quite thin cloth so I go two sizes too large as being thin cloth they drape not cling.

Men's tees are usually longer, if long is what. you want

Yes, half sleeve (to the elbow) would be good if they could be found anywhere.
Decided I don’t like the look of my upper arms 😧

www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/tops/tshirts

Some of them may be what you are looking for? Several are pure cotton.
Not sure about the side slits.

I did get a more expensive one in there about 5 years ago. Was worth the extra money at the time.

ParlorGames

The best ones I ever bought were from George at Asda some years ago but I doubt they have them now.

I've bought long sleeve shirts from Uniclo and can vouch for the quality, maybe their T Shirts match up? Might have a look myself.

Saying you bought t's from Asda made me remember.
When DD1 started working she had to be suited and leather handbagged and shoed. She couldn't afford tops so I got her a load from Asda and cut the label out.
A sniffy colleague asked her where one of them was from,DD1 said" Its Georgio, Oh Armani replied the woman" and DD said "No Asda".

No white T-shirts in my wardrobe. What I really need is a good selection of upper garments with colours that will blend in with coffee, tea, spag bol, chilli, gravy, tomato sauce, and the occasional red wine stains... Failing that, a grown-up version of a "Tommee Tippee" bib would also be a definite bonus... Poor eyesight, shaking hands... Aah, the joys of the elderly at meal-times..

If ever I wear a white or cream top I spill something down it, NanaDana.
Murphy's Law!
It doesn't happen so often with coloured or patterned tops.

I like Lands'End Tshirts.

Women's Supima Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-shirt. From £12

That's why I sew. The quality in shops has really gone down. Thank you for reminding me that I love a side slit on my tops. Where's my fabric?

Callistemon21

If ever I wear a white or cream top I spill something down it, NanaDana.
Murphy's Law!
It doesn't happen so often with coloured or patterned tops.

Yes- that’s the argument against an expensive one! Even opening a tin of sardines…..😱😱😱

Tricky isn’t it. I love a plain white T-shirt top. Mine a
So very unhelpful was made for me of a thick cotton. Perhaps that’s the idea find a dressmaker who can do this.

I used to like M&S cheap white cotton tshirts. They were reasonable quality and I'd buy a few each year, bleach them if they looked grubby and then they were relegated to dusters or paint cloths.

They cost more now and they are poorer quality.

Thanks for the Lands End tip. I've bought 4 - 2 white and two in other colours.

Foxygloves

Callistemon21

If ever I wear a white or cream top I spill something down it, NanaDana.
Murphy's Law!
It doesn't happen so often with coloured or patterned tops.

Yes- that’s the argument against an expensive one! Even opening a tin of sardines…..😱😱😱

The ring pull will not work on a tin of tomatoes.
I also live with the best splasher of condiments in the country. First performed in the Dining room of college. Visiting for Sunday tea he picked up a bottle of tomato sauce and not checking the lid was firmly screwed on proceeded to shake it from side to side splattering everyone on the surrounding tables.
I was advised by quite a few to get rid.[Smile]

It doesn’t exist. White tee shirts are notorious for ending up like a grey dishrag sooner rather than later.

I do not own a white T short and never have, T shirts really are not my scene. However, this summer I have gone wild and bought a bright sunflower yellow one, although it is far too long, I want it to end six inches below the waist, at the moment it comes below my bum, and tucked in just doesn't suit me, so I am going to have to shprten it.

I buy Boden t-shirts for quality cotton.
The sizing is generous, so I buy one size smaller.

Rosalyn69

It doesn’t exist. White tee shirts are notorious for ending up like a grey dishrag sooner rather than later.

Do you wash them with coloureds? White washes are the way to go Rosalyn69, then hang them on the line in the sun and you’ll be dazzled.

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