The “perfect” white cotton T shirt

I think White Stuff has gone 'off' lately.

Aldom

*White Stuff* currently have a new offer. Two T shirts for £40. Usually over £29. I know, because I bought one recently at the full price.
They come in a variety of colours, plain or patterned.
A variety of necklines and good length, short sleeve.
Quality cotton.

Good length - do you mean when tucked in they stay in flat, not pop out? My Ts, not tucked, look messy with a jacket.

White Stuff currently have a new offer. Two T shirts for £40. Usually over £29. I know, because I bought one recently at the full price.
They come in a variety of colours, plain or patterned.
A variety of necklines and good length, short sleeve.
Quality cotton.

I love the comfort of a t-shirt - but only to wear at home or gardening. I find a boxy blouse or kimono/shell top fits much better and looks nicer.

I avoid white like the plague now, too, as it makes my teeth (and the whites of my eyes) look less than white - more cream or beige. Pale blue, pink or ivory are still good.

NanaDana

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..

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NanaDana

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..

that gave me a chuckle NanaDana thanks

and 'me too'

For me a perfect t-shirt would have to be one that doesn't involve exploitation of workers or damage the environment.

www.ethicalconsumer.org/fashion-clothing/choosing-most-sustainable-fabric

I like both round neck and v-neck, but both cannot be too low or too high. Fussy!

No, we're not fussy, we know what we like but can't always find it. Or they stop making it!

kittylester

*Callistemon*, DH wears Lands End tshirts a lot (or John Lewis) but I have never thought of buying them for myself.

I like them, the quality seems good, but the lower neckines are too low for me, the round necks seem too ordinary!

I know we all have a different version of our perfect T. The problem I find is that the shops make a different version of their t-shirts every year, so even if you have bought from them before you can't guarantee that they will be the same again.

So I will buy one, see how it washes, then go back and buy a few more. Of course this only works if there are plenty in the shops and it is not too far away, or if shipping is free if you order. I like both round neck and v-neck, but both cannot be too low or too high. Fussy!

This is a John Lewis T shirt from last summer. Quality cotton. Elbow sleeve, little side slit. Worth a look to see if they have similar this year.

Callistemon, DH wears Lands End tshirts a lot (or John Lewis) but I have never thought of buying them for myself.

I’ve never owned a white T shirt because white doesn’t suit me and neither do T Shirts, although I do have a few souvenir ones from gigs over the years.
I’m lucky by the sound of it.

I've been happy with Lands' End white T-shirts for years. However, I found sunscreen would leave yellow stains that not even bleach removed. Then I came across this tip in a David Neiper catalogue and it works well:

"Rub neat washing up liquid into the stain, then soak the item in a solution of half white vinegar and half cold water for an hour."

(I use a pastry brush to apply Fairy Liquid in the first instance.)

I think Lands End might suit. They do petite as well.

NanaDana

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..

And me too, I don't like light plain colours as the always get a stain on them .

I've just ordered some cheap ones from Cotton Traders, just for wearing around the house, hope they will be ok.

kittylester

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.

They wash well, stay in shape and don't shrink - not that I have bought a white one!

Perhaps I should.

Petit Bateau www.petit-bateau.co.uk/women/

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.

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

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.

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

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]

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.