The “perfect” white cotton T shirt

I find Toast T shirts fit well - nice and loose - there may be a white one but they are expensive.

I’m always looking for cream ones - good quality pure cotton, elbow length sleeves.

My perfect white t shirt is from Cos. A bit elderly now like its owner but still looking good. Another hugs fan of Uniqlo, great quality, but a bit peeved that you now have to pay for returns

I have never bought or worn T shirts.

Another vote for Lands End here. Good quality and good choice of colours, as well as white

Witzend

I’m always looking for cream ones - good quality pure cotton, elbow length sleeves.

Uniglo used to do cream, maybe worth a look?

I've been buying Cotton Traders tops and tee shirts for years now. Lots of different colours - including white. Some are unisex, so you have to be careful to order the right size. I like to have a choice of neckline, preferring V neck, as I have a short neck.

Try White Stuff. They may suit.

A friend buys hers from Uniqlo.. quite a wide range of styles and they are great quality.

Kettlewell Colours. Lovely quality, huge selection. Not the cheapest but not terribly expensive either.

At the risk of getting ostracised, I wear Primark white T shirts. They're ideal for my requirements, last longer than one would expect & are cheap so, if there is a nasty accident with spaghetti bolognese, it's easy to get another without feeling the need to justify the purchase.

A white teeshirt would look like a shroud on me! (I know they come in colours nowadays.) An affordable teeshirt in colours just as you describe Foxygloves would be marvellous but fear we will need to dream on.

GrammaH

At the risk of getting ostracised, I wear Primark white T shirts. They're ideal for my requirements, last longer than one would expect & are cheap so, if there is a nasty accident with spaghetti bolognese, it's easy to get another without feeling the need to justify the purchase.

After meeting a woman who worked in International Sales for a clothing manufacturer who explained to me that all the T-shirts they made were the same, whether for Next, Topshop, New Look, Primark etc., just with different labels, I decided never to buy an expensive Tshirt again. If Primark was closer to me or sold online I would buy more from them.

I love T shirts, wear them all the time. Layered under warmers in winter - with jackets, tucked in jeans all summer.

White and many soft colours and red, black, or navy as well.

Sunspel. They are not 'just' 'perfect' fit. They are woven and sewn square (remember that?!) Are not heavy and not at all transparent. Not for me but these are the reasons people are willing to pay.

It doesn't seem to judging from your post, at least not in the UK.

The German chainstore KIK has very good t-shirts if that helps.

Witzend

I’m always looking for cream ones - good quality pure cotton, elbow length sleeves.

Whistles at John Lewis do a lovely cream T shirt. They are priced at £35. Worth the money I think for a quality, dressy T. Not an elbow length sleeve though.

next t -shirts are nice

www3.next.co.uk/style/ST423998/U65295#U65295

you can buy them in mixed multi packs too

There’s no such thing - I’m convinced! Gone the same route as you foxygloves, tried so many.

I prefer a bateau neckline, tight sleeves to the elbow, just to hip length no longer than that and more fitted not boxy. Just impossible to find. Lands’ End has best COTTON t-shirt selections.

I’ve resorted to cutting some t-shirts apart… loosen up the neckline by cutting the band off… shorten the length by cutting to where you want it… by cutting off the sleeves! T-shirts Do Not Ravel when cut, but it will give a very casual unfinished look, not for dress.

Your grandkids will say “Hey G’ma - that’s cool!!”
USA Gundy

I agree with Norah,
Can’t beat Lands End!

Might not appeal to everyone but I bought a pack of three white cotton men's vests in M & S. So far so good after 3 months!

Like a few other posters, I mention Uniqlo (great for all cotton items (including Supima), also excellent linen and wools).

Uniqlo stock a variety of tee-shirts and have a promotion on at the moment to do with thanking customers in a Japanese way - or something....

The only problem with this company is that now requires the customer to pay for return postage, which I find annoying as I usually order two sizes and keep the best fitting item. I now only buy when I am near a store, so they have lost much of my custom.

Uniqlo do have an on-line fitting service whereby one puts in all parameters and they will suggest which size would be best - better than nothing if a store is too far away..

I don't understand this reluctance to pay for returns. Surely, you would have to pay petrol and parking to go to a store.

I’ve just bought 4 T shirts from Uniqlo. The supima cotton is lovely, soft, not thin and floppy , I bought a white and an acid yellow one at £14.99. They had some short length ones, which I like underneath dungarees or with high waisted jeans on offer at £9.99. I bought a white and a blue striped one. Summer wardrobe sorted.

vegansrock

I’ve just bought 4 T shirts from Uniqlo. The supima cotton is lovely, soft, not thin and floppy , I bought a white and an acid yellow one at £14.99. They had some short length ones, which I like underneath dungarees or with high waisted jeans on offer at £9.99. I bought a white and a blue striped one. Summer wardrobe sorted.

How long are the £14.99 ones vegansrock?

I had a quick look but they seemed to be tucked in in the photos, so difficult to tell.