‘Interesting’, well cut basics?

[MadameSapphire]

Always drawn to statement pieces and patterns, but need to find some good quality (but not really expensive) basic pieces in plain colours. Any ideas, lovely people? Particularly tops - for example, I’ve noticed a few tees with a tie-waist which I think look lovely and flattering. And, fit-wise, would like close fitting but not skin tight, so the material drapes a little... TIA.

[Juancornetto]

meemlabel.com/collections/tops
Meemlabel had some lovely interesting tops but they're not cheap

[lotsofchooksnducks]

Cos

[GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal]

Following as I'm after the same but I need colours. The Meem ones suggested above are gorgeous but all in dark/drab shades that wash me out.

[AvantGardening]

I have no suggestions, I’m just place marketing

[BlairWaldorfLovesShopping]

Iris & Ink at the outnet sometimes have interesting basics - they've definitely had tie waist t-shirts in the past. Also yes to Cos, maybe Arket, some brands at Wolf & Badger (the mention of Meem Label made me think of this).
Also yesterday I saw a nice v-neck ruched t-shirt at Whistles.

[MadameSapphire]

Thanks so much for the suggestions so far - some great ideas of where to look that I hadn’t thought of! 😊

[ArseInTheCoOpWindow]

Cos. Great quality and cut

[ArseInTheCoOpWindow]

I’ve never seen Me before. I love the styles, but everything is sludge coloured. At least Cos do colour.

[fiorentina]

Cos or Arket. Kin at John Lewis is good for this too.

[ArseInTheCoOpWindow]

Kin is a bit too fond of viscose with mean little hems.

[Dreamingofwalden]

I really Bajuken for fit and comfort. They are an ethical company too. Not the cheapest but there is a sale on at the moment and their tops are great.

[VerbenaGirl]

REW have some great pieces.

[Squiz81]

I like this company rapanuiclothing.com/product/relaxed-fit-t-shirt/

I have a few of their T-shirt’s, the leggings, knickers and raincoat. All great quality.

[JMAngel1]

@Juancornetto

Thanks for linking Meem - those clothes are so up my street!

[Damsel]

@Juancornetto Thank you for the Meem recommendation. Never heard of this brand before & love their stuff.

[NeedWineNow]

@Juancornetto thanks for the Meem link. Not a company I know but love some of the dresses.

[Pigtailsandall]

I just bought a t-shirt from Muji, it's slightly cropped with wide sleeves. Great basic but a notch dressier than a basic tee.

Also got 2 t-shirts from the Jigsaw sale, one v-neck, one crew neck. Really lovely and slightly heavier material so I think I can get away with wearing them to work. They also had a nice black haired top which I was eyeing.