Good basic t shirts?

[SpaceUnicorn]

Ok, does this exist? I'm after a t shirt that:

Isn't too fitted/clingy
Washes well and doesn't need ironing
Doesn't get twisted out of shape after a few washes
Has a nice 'drape' from my ample-ish bosom but doesn't make me look like I have no waist
Isn't too 'boxy'
Comes down to at least mid-hip
Not too high-necked, but doesn't show the top of my bra

Am I mad? Does such a garment exist?

Help, please?!

Ahem.
I like short, boxy Tshirts. I'm short myself so they suit me. I wear them with high waisted stuff.

I bought some Gap t-shirts in the sale earlier this year. Lovely shape, feel soft and don't need ironing.

I'll check out primark next time I'm near one - they sound fab.

The White Company

The M&S tees are fine this year. I mentioned upthread that I've got grey, white, navy and black plus a grey and white stripe.They're lovely and they have stayed true to their shape and colour. They also do a sort of blancmange pink and the same pink in a stripe which I will not be buying

Boden :)

I too have been searching for the holy grail of the perfect t-shirt...after 2 years of searching, I found it in Zara - great cut, flattering v neck, good value. I have found no decent basic t shirts anywhere else

United Colours of Benetton!

Their linen t-shirts are FAB. Long, beautifully shaped, and they don't cling like cotton but drape wonderfully. Wash and tumble dry well. Bloody cheap and lots of colours - especially Breton stripes in really unusual colours and not just navy.

My mum loves those M&S tshirts that come down almost to the elbow. Material is very thick which she likes. I didn't find they held their shape very well though.

These are good, but pricey. Probably last longer than Primark though
White Stuff T shirts

Oasis - I love there stuff! Such good quality and washes well. They have loads of nice colours. They do lots of nice basic vest tops too!

these are the best I find.

Mens, but really well-fitting.

Another vote here for Sainsburys Tu range.
Also Landsend are very good quality and not too expensive.
Landsend.co.uk

I get all my t-shirts from Sainsbury's TU, they're £4 for plain colours and £5 for stripy ones, (dunno why the stripy ones are more expensive, shrugs.) But they pretty much fit your criteria and they feel lovely (and are pure cotton.)

Not rock bottom price, but not outrageous (much cheaper than White Stuff for example) - rapanui make absolutely lovely bamboo t-shirts with a really good shape to them. The only downside for me is they're a tad on the long side (I'm a short-arse), but I think they'd be perfect if you were over 5' 2".

They also do an organic cotton version which is cheaper & looks very much the same shape, but I've not tried them.

Sapphire - because somebody paints all of the stripes on by hand, of course.

Agree that White Company can be good - but expensive and a v limited range of colours. I try to pick them up in the sales.

Uniqlo for me - both their heat tech and basic cotton tees wash well. I have about 6 of the former that are a few years old, they are a real staple for me and with a breastfeeding baby at home get washed a lot. The heat tech ones are stretch though so may not be what you are looking for.

Another vote for Tu @ Sainsburys. I have the black ones for work. They wash well and keep their shape and I have never ironed one

The most flattering ones I have are from primark. I have a very similar shape and they tick all the boxes.

Remus So that's what it is? Explains that then!

No, but I need one.

I know two French women who have basic tee shirts tailored. It doesn't cost much, and they always look perfect. I'm going down that route just as soon as I can be arsed.

I have just caved and bought a handful of Isabella Oliver maternity cap sleeve scoop t Shirts. I realized 10 months after the monsters arrival and when I am pretty much pre pregnancy weight that I was always waiting for the couple of Isabella Oliver maternity t's to come through the wash... So I bought some!

Oasis are doing one right now:
It's all you describe and more. The stupid website is down though. Get ye to oasis on the morrow

Petit Bateau
I've had mine for years