Basics - t-shirts, vests, leggings etc

[Karbea]

I've decided to sort out my summer wardrobe (beware there maybe more posts!).

I've realised I've hardly any basics that aren't full of holes, misshapen, faded etc

I'd like a couple in black, white, cream, grey, navy etc

Can anyone recommend a good place to get these, I've been looking at uniqlo but I've never got anything from them before, is their quality ok?

These are going to be workhorse type things rather than lovely best things, but I'd like them to be good quality, hold their shape etc... Even if it's just for one season...

Thank you!

I'm looking for the same type of thing and found a few decent-looking basics in the Next catalogue last night.

I buy my basics at Matalan.Very long vest tops,t shirts( especially the modal/cotton ones) and the leggings all wash surprisingly well.I recently bought quite a bit from Uniqlo only to send everything back as it was similar quality but twice the price to Matalan.I also have some lovely t shirts from Me and Em and brilliant jersey shirts.Monsoon also do fantastic control leggings called Penelope that are really thick cotton.

Vests - the cotton / elastane longline ones from H and M are excellent and only £3.99.

Leggings - a bit over really but I do like my Sainsburys 'luxury leggings' for slobby days with UGGs.

Tees - I like Primark ones atm - longline, slimmish fit and lovely bright marl colours - but they're polyester mix, which I like as it drapes beautifully. It depends what you want - I find quality in most high at shops varies so much by season. Last year New Look had great cotton tees, but this year they're all viscose which I hate. Dorothy Perkins quality is good and usually long in the body but they don't have a basic tee at the moment. Uniqlo always recommended on here and I have one tee that has washed and worn well although it's quite a boring shape.

Oh I know leggings aren't the height of fashion but they are comfy to walk the dog, do the cleaning in etc.

I use M and Co for really good quality and economical tees. They wash and wear beautifully.

Oh God, I still wear leggings out in public. Am I totally, like, over?

OP, Uniqlo is OK quality I think and their things often come in nice colours and prints. They have quite frequent sales too. Gap is worth keeping an eye on for sales and online offers; some of their vest tops and T-shirts are nice thick cotton and, again, usually come in good colours.