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03-15-2012, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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It is so hard to shop for good shirts...
I need to rant because I'm so frustrated with shopping for nice t-shirts. All I want is something in a nice color that fits me well but it seems as though stores avoid this. Most shirts I see are scoop neck, V-neck, backless, have to have a logo on them for something, cheesy slogans, or some form of extra bells and whistles tacked on. In the rare chance I find a decent shirt, it's hard to find something that isn't too baggy or too tight. Anyone else have these problems or am I just shopping at the wrong places?
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03-16-2012, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,059
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For casual basics, I love Land's End or Land's End Canvas. I know my sizes and their styles, so I usually order online but if you want to try them on, Sears stores now carry LE. Reasonably priced and usually good quality, though some items can have too thin fabric.
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03-16-2012, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,783
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for basic t-shirts, i have found that lady's foot locker has great sales, like 5 for $25 or something like that. they have different types with no logos or anything. just basic plain jane shirts. they have a variety of colors as well. But they dont always have these sales, so you have to catch them when they do.
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03-16-2012, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 17,450
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I like my t-shirts to be on the longer side and slim-fitting.
Often, when I find the right length, they are too wide and baggy.
grrrrrrrr
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03-16-2012, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,769
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A lot of stores have a "basic or signature tee" and that's probably where you're going to find success.
Gap
Lands End
The Limited
Target
J Crew
I've had luck in department stores as well. INC in Macy's is one that comes to mind.
Last edited by Munchy; 03-16-2012 at 10:34 AM.
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03-16-2012, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 108
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I like james perce tees they come in a lot of different shapes and cuts and they're super good quality, I also like c&c california tees because they're high quality and thin so they're great for layering. They're pricey though especially james perce so I stock up when they go on sale or I luck out and find them in Nordstrom rack.
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03-16-2012, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,645
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Me and old navy are first cousins. I am anywhere from a large to XL in their shirts and they ate having a BOGO free sell this weekend
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03-16-2012, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,146
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I was just in old navy today and got like 10 shirts for $50 bucks. I had to pick carefully because some styles did look a bit thin to me.
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03-16-2012, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,106
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I'm. A huge James Peres fan. Love love love him for basics. I'm a former hater turned convert!
Sent from my iPhone - blame autocorrect for everything strange
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03-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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i agree.
a lot of Old Navy's clothes tend to be on the thin side including the pants. I find that I have to treat their clothes with extra caution when washing and wearing otherwise they lose their shape faster than normal.
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03-16-2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 320
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ITA with this post.
you might have to try an upscale department store. they usually have good quality basics that fit properly. the only setback is the price.
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03-16-2012, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,109
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I like Target t-shirts, as well as H&M t-shirts! You have to search at H&M, though. Because the good t-shirts generally seem to be mixed in with the crappy ones! Which, just in general, has been my experience at that store... With all items of clothing!
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03-16-2012, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,551
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Me, too, spider!
Gap favorite tees are my favorite goto tees. The quality has increased over the last few years. The ones I bought a few years ago were pretty pathetic but I decided to give them another try, and I'm glad I did. Thick, sturdy, fitted, longer length--well, I just buy talls for this purpose, and they're a little too long on my squatty torso.
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03-17-2012, 01:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 108
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You should try c&c california tees and tanks they're long and fitted.
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03-17-2012, 05:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,645
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Alright looking up Gap tees. 3 things I love ON for their activewear, tees, and maxi dressed. Their jeans are are frustrating you could grab the sweetheart jeans and each different wash will fit differently.
Curse you iPhone!!!
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03-17-2012, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 15,273
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Gap t-shirts are my favorite. They last forever and the weight is good--not too thin, not too heavy. I also like that they come in lengths (online, not sure about in-store) because I am long-waisted. That said, you have to make sure you buy the right one. I buy Gap Favorite, not Gap Body. Gap Body are different.
I also like Charter Club from Macy's. Now that I think about it, I bought some plain tees from Target a few months ago for $4 each and they were pretty good too.
The key is to look for tees with no lycra. Lycra is great in many things but all it does to t-shirts is make them shrink and fit too tightly.
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03-17-2012, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 169
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I may have to try the Gap. I actually went to the boys section today in TJ Max to buy a polo, it was much cheaper than the adult ones being sold and fit me fine :-) I actually found that the boys larges sometimes fit me better than women's or junior's large.
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LeaveIn/ Conditioners: Alaffia, AOHR
Gel - KCCC, FSG, LA Looks, HETT
Protein: IAGirl's Recipe and AOGPB. DT: Honey+Coconut Oil Aloe Vera Gel/ Mineral Oil/ Alcohols: Don't work well.
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03-17-2012, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,645
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Lord help me. I went back to ON and got more BOGO shirts cuz my ma gave me "birfday" money, lol. I think my fashion statement for the summer is going to be shorts and plain tees with cute jewelry. No MAXI dresses, or only wear one only once a month. Maxis have become played out in my fashion world. Sundress Summer 2012!!!!
Curse you iPhone!!!
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03-17-2012, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 118
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I like ON's kids' tees, but won't buy from the womens section because the quality is so poor anymore. I may try Gap. I have a hard time finding tees that fit me right because I like them long and lean and at the same time not too youngish.
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