I just wants some t-shirts...

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Or 'tops'. I'm used to buy tops from Gap, but have found that the fit and quality seems to have deteriorated. Things are just shapeless or polyesterey. I'm looking for nice, colourful (maybe with with a print?) t-shirts or vests. Ones that don't look cheap and will wash well and can be worn with skinnies or denim shorts. I'm a 10/12 and don't like things to be too fitted in the summer, but don't want shapeless boxy styles. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

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Alot of them are 'boxy' or too short [sigh]

I have a rogues gallery of TShirts from Sainsburys (especially the Modal ones) , Matalan ( again Modal, very silky and fine textured)

M&S Outlet - I got a cotton fitted top and a silky Autograph (not fitted , more boxy)

Primark for cheapie colours , they have a bit of stretch.

What about Landsend? Good basics.

I've just got a few t shirts with prints from New Look for the summer to throw on with jeans. Some of them were 2 for £12 so wasn't really expecting much but was surprised at how good the quality and fit was. Nice thick cotton with a bit of a stretch in and a good length.

American apparel? Their basics are good and come in huge range of colours.

The M and S plain coloured ones are great. I wear them to work under a jacket and they look smart and wash well.

Demented - which M&S ones are you getting? Any chance of a link?

Mantaray (Debenhams slightly cheaper answer to White Stuff)
M&S do various necklines and wide range of colours in t shirts.

Hush.

I recommend them so much that I'm worried people will think I work for them

I'll see if I can find a link. They are just plain coloured, round neck cotton tees and I wear them to death. About £6/£8 each I think.

I've just gone bonkers ordering some from Next, now that I've realised that I can just pay upfront and not sign up to the Next Directory. Lots of bright colours, plain and stripey. Could be a little addictive...

Warehouse have some plain ones which are really nice quality. Ive just got a load for our holiday in a few weeks.

Landsend do nice t-shirts.
And I've been very impressed with some basic white ones I got from George at Asda last summer and which have washed and worn well.

Thanks all - some great suggestions, I've not heard of landsend or hush so will check them out...

Uniqulo. They are the holy grail of T shirt shopping. Lots of different necklines in multiple colours that wear and wash well.

I bought a long line white vest on Saturday. Thick lovely cotton. Very soft and very comfy.

From Sainsbos. For a fiver!

I did this face ->

A lot of t-shirts are either short and boxy or too fitted these days. Is this not the case with Hush Primrose?

Have the M&S ones stopped shrinking then? I used to buy them but after 4-5 washes they would shrink by 3-4 inches in length.

The last cheapo M&S one I bought went baggy on the neck really quickly, and went really short and wide. I'd love to hear proof that this is no longer a problem!

Have a look at Esprit.co.uk they have a good variety of styles and the quality is generally good. I like their vests a lot. They have free delivery and free returns too.

I got some from H&M last year, 2 for a tenner, organic cotton. They have washed well.

I second uniqlo. Great shapes and I have ones 5 years old that still look immaculate.

Esprit is great. A bit pricier than m&s but fantastic quality.

Also came on to say Espirit

I think the Joules ones are really good. Ive just bought a couple of plain 3/4 sleeve cotton tops from them. Their stuff washes so well, too. No shrinkage, saggy necks or strange twisting of seams.

I got some from Next and I'm very pleased with them.