Is it possible to buy a cotton, nice fitting, plain t shirt?

[WileyRoadRunner]

Seems to be so hard to find.

I am a size 8/10, 5'2" pear shaped with c section overhang. I have a couple of Boden's stripy Bretons - long sleeved and short sleeved - which I like the feel, fit and neckline of.

I would like for summer plain t-shirts that don't make me sweat, cling to lumps but also aren't baggy. Like a decent length to do the tuck thing. Don't like a low v neck line but equally don't want a really high neck line as want them to be suitable for summery weather.

Is it possible to find something like this on the high street? Or am I just too fussy?

I can offer no advice but may I join you in this quest? I would even like it to have a very high neck line (slash or boat neck) as I burn very easily.

Yes Early I like a boat/slash neck too just not a super high crew neck.

Who would have thought finding plain cotton tees is so difficult!

Not usually a huge fan of Next but are these what you are looking for? Perhaps too plain? I got a few (mainly to layer/wear for pilates) and they are wearing and washing well.

Hi Drew. The sleeve of those t-shirts would not work for me because of where they cut the arm. I'd rather go for a longer short sleeve or 3/4. Sorry Wiley I've hijacked your thread .

These Boden ones are lovely, lightweight, come in crew or round neck and wash well. Quite fine material, lovely for summer.

Early the ones I have just linked to above also come in a boatneck with 3/4 length sleeves.

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H&M do cotton t shirts in a variety of styles and colours. They wash well too.

perkins

Oops.

Dorothy perkins

mango

Excellent thank you all.

i always find Next ones quite "sweaty" but at least I can order and try on.

Have seen some Mango ones on asos - do you know what the sizing is like Queen?

Am thinking I may end up sticking to Boden though

I find H&M lighter colours too see-through and the white, in particular, look very work after just a few washes.

Oh no, no size 8's in that style

Petit Bateau for all t-shirts. Honestly. Little bit pricey but really worth it.

I'm an 8/10 32e and tend to wear xs or small in mango and a size 10 in DP.

I have just ordered the Boden t-shirt in the second link from MrsRoger, thank you for that. I had seen them in the past but honestly, for that price I would have liked to be able to buy 2!! There's a 3 week wait too but I tend to find that it's never that long. So that's me done for now, hopefully.

I quite like the Matalan ones, they have plain and stripey. Can size down for a clingier look.

Plain

Stripey

I bought a bunch of tees from H&M last summer and they were thin and flimsy to start with and really nasty after a few washes. Has the quality improved?

Frugal I keep looking at the H&M ones but have had a similar experience to you in the past. I often wonder if it's a false economy and should just stick with the more costly options but in a lesser quantity.

The ones I bought this year are better. The material is thicker and the seams haven't twisted, unlike ones I bought from Zara.

However, some of the colours are viscose whilst others are cotton.

Mintyy, how much are the Petit Bateau ones you like? I like a heavy cotton myself...not sure if the cheaper ones are a decent weight & the ones at around £30 are pricey (when I think of the little messy hands and noses which will inevitably be rubbing against the fabric....)

The Boden boat neck one is exactly what I've been looking for. What would you say the sizing is like? I normally am between 12/14. TIA.