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The perfect white shirt-does it exist?

16 replies

moondog · 08/03/2013 15:22

Because I can't bloody find it and I have traipsed around all the shops today and trawled online.
I had a lovely Hobbs one but they aren't coming up with thr goods?
Anyone?
I don't want one that looks like a man's either.

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noddyholder · 08/03/2013 15:26

this is lovely. But I don't suit the typical mens shape too busty looks mumsy. I think if you are skinny and flat chested most shirts look good.

MrsKoala · 08/03/2013 15:29

are you looking for just [lain white with no detailing? full sleeves? collar type?

AnyFucker · 08/03/2013 15:33

I found a crisp white tshirt in Top Shop that doesn't drag at the neckline when you put a cardi or blazer over the top of it

12 quid Smile

EarlyInTheMorning · 08/03/2013 15:35

I got a stunning one at a Ralph Lauren outlet. Lovely subtle details, fitted, perfect cut, 100% cotton and still crisp white after a few washes.

moondog · 08/03/2013 16:03

Noddy, that is very nice.
Too causal for work though.
MrsK I like something a bit fitted that can go over a skirt or trousers too.
Fucker (I chortle everytime I see someone address you and it is giving me similar childish wheeze) that's interesting. I wnert in today to Topshop and they had some great stuff, even for an old duffer like me. Bought a fab pair of those little ankle boots.

Are RL concessions online too early?
I tried a Viyella one form JL but it looked frumpy in RL.

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AnyFucker · 08/03/2013 16:05

I am an old duffer too, but top shop tshirts are fab

AnyFucker · 08/03/2013 16:06

Or perhaps an old fucker

Same difference Smile

moondog · 08/03/2013 16:14

I saw some very nice tshirts there in lovely fabric.
Bit parky though to be thinking of them.
I fear I will have to be surgically removed from my off duty fleece.
I look a total hound but God it is warm.

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snoworneahva · 08/03/2013 16:15

Uniqlo and Cos have nice ones. But I am slightly too busty for them - Zara basics worked for me in the end, fit was good but the detailing was less impressive, at 24.99 it was worth the compromise.

I think you just have to keep trying on loads, shoulder width, bust width, arm length, waist all have to be perfect, it's almost as bad as jean shopping.

moondog · 08/03/2013 16:17

Well I scored on the jeans front today and summer trousers so that was good.
Thanks-will check those out.No RL stores near me.

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MrsKoala · 08/03/2013 17:29

i wear very plain white shirts from TM Lewin or similar. They do fitted shirts which are long so they tuck in and don't pop out the back when i sit down (i hate that). Is that too manly for you?

If you are busty i think Pepperberry (the clothes line at Bravissimo do curvy cut ones). I've never tried them tho.

moondog · 08/03/2013 20:01

I like quite plain well made things.
Nowt fussy.
No do not think I am busty-size 12 and 34B so just a normal size.
Thank you. I'll check those out. Smile

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MrsKoala · 08/03/2013 20:51

also i like them because they have double cuffs and i like to wear cuff links.

moondog · 08/03/2013 22:43

Koala, thanks for the heads up!
Great site and great prices!
I've ordered 3 lovely shirts-£75.
Bargain!

Charlie I was looking at that today. Thanks. It's a bit dull I thoguht though.

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Charliefox · 09/03/2013 09:23

Yeah, a bit dull I guess! But nice quality material and well cut.

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