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Slightly interesting long sleeve t-shirts - any suggestions?

23 replies

Sadik · 20/09/2015 15:00

I wear long sleeve t-shirts + jeans / combats a lot in the autumn for work,
I know it's a really boring thing to wear, but it's practical for work, and so it's nice to have a top that's a wee bit more interesting than just plain block colour/shape.

My favourites (which are mostly worn out and need to go - hence need for replacements) have maybe contrast colour fabric at the collar/cuffs/hem / interesting print / nice cut to them, something to make them stand out a bit.

Anyone know what I'm getting at and have suggestions as to where I might look? I've tried H&M / Zara / Next / and I'm failing to be inspired. (Needs to be round neck or slash not scoop as no norks to speak of - and not black/white stripe as that's what my two remaining decent tops are.)

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Sadik · 20/09/2015 16:21

Okay - I guess it was a very boring question Grin

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herecomesthsun · 20/09/2015 18:17

I got some similar from Boden clearance recently.Although I need ones cut for ample bosoms.

Merguez · 20/09/2015 18:27

I am looking for the same thing!

Definitely no Breton tops though. Or White Stuff hippy prints.

herecomesthsun · 20/09/2015 19:44

tk maxx also good and often the best labels with big reductions are on the smaller sizes

Sadik · 20/09/2015 20:36

Needs to be online for me sadly as no clothes shops bar Peacocks anywhere I'm likely to be in the next couple of months. (Also, every time I've been in TK Maxx I've run away in despair after 5 minutes, somehow I just can't deal with the experience).

Will try Boden clearance, though, that's a good thought. I think one of the tops I like was actually a larger sized mini-Boden (label was cut out when I got it).

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Pupsiecola · 20/09/2015 21:21

Have a look at the Animal website.

Pupsiecola · 20/09/2015 21:24

And Esprit

Hillfog · 20/09/2015 21:30

Urban Outfitters have baseball type tops
Uniqlo have printed long sleeve t's that are a bit different

TheFairyCaravan · 20/09/2015 21:38

H&M?

Sadik · 20/09/2015 21:42

Pupsiecola - that's really funny, I just decided I really had to find something, & I've just ordered two tops including an Animal one (bold flower print across the front which looks like it should be good) as well as a baseball style top in a cerise/heather combo.

If it's of any help, Merguez I got them from a website called Surfdome that I just remembered, they've got quite a lot of longsleeve tees, a fair few in the sale too.

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addictedtosugar · 20/09/2015 21:44

uniqlo or phase eight?

blibblobblub · 20/09/2015 21:48

I came to say Uniqlo as well Smile

southeastastra · 20/09/2015 21:48

french connection. i have similar tastes and live in tops from fc and american apparel.

Hadron21 · 20/09/2015 21:51

www.whistles.com/women/clothing/jersey-tops/flamingo-sweat-21347.html?dwvar_flamingo-sweat-21347_color=Grey#start=1

Far too expensive but I seen this today and love it!

Sadik · 20/09/2015 21:56

Tried Uniqlo, as they're usually good for me, but nothing I fancied this time (other than a stripey one I already have!)
Will def. try French connection, though. Whistles I think is out of my budget for work clothes, though good suggestion on taste grounds :) .

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ZaZathecat · 21/09/2015 08:32

Different twist on a stripey

ZaZathecat · 21/09/2015 08:34

A few interesting ones here

PeaceOfWildThings · 21/09/2015 09:02

Disigual... Watch out for their sales

GingerFoxInAT0phat · 21/09/2015 09:47

m.topshop.com/h5/product?productId=20629129

I bought this last week, the sleeves are above the wrist length though.

Floisme · 21/09/2015 10:20

I can't link at the moment but I thought People Tree had a few interesting ones last time I looked and are normally good quality.

SquadGoals · 22/09/2015 15:38

American Eagle now have a UK site and loads of cool and interesting long sleeve tshirts. Also a load on sale for about £10-£15.

consciousliving · 22/09/2015 16:36

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