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Loose, boxy T shirts?

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postitnot · 31/03/2019 18:57

I'm going to Florida in May and I know it will be really hot and humid. I'm also going with my super stylish SIL and MIL so need some good wardrobe advice!

I'm thinking loose tshirts like this:
www.johnlewis.com/hush-chevron-star-print-t-shirt-eggshell-blue/p3921226?size=xs
To stop my (pasty white) shoulders burning, allow some airflow and prevent sweaty pits. With shorts/cropped trousers and sandals.

Where else can I find similar tshirts? Or other equally flowy yet stylish dresses. I'm a size 10 with no boobs to speak of...
Thanks in advance!

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Whatthefoxgoingon · 31/03/2019 20:52

I’d take a look at uniqlo for t-shirts

TapasForTwo · 31/03/2019 22:29

Unless you plan on eating in very upmarket restaurants you really don't need to worry about looking stylish. No-one wears smart or stylish clothes in Florida, especially not in the theme parks. You will just look overdressed. The main priority is to be comfortable. Obviously you don't want to look a complete mess, but Florida and stylish don't usually belong in the same sentence.

I have seen boxy T-shirts in M and S and Primark this week, and you are right to be considering them as they will be far more comfortable than anything close fitting. I did wear summer dresses in Florida, but they were casual rather than stylish.

Palominoo · 31/03/2019 22:38

In very hot climates I've worn mens plain t shirts for an oversized, casual and comfortable look. Much better protection for upper arms.

EleanorLavish · 31/03/2019 23:05

Is there a reason you can’t just buy the Hush ones?
Boden have loads of t shirts and always have a few nice bits in clearance.
I was in M&S the other day and bought 3 t shirts! And I haven’t bought a top from there in ages. I thought they were excellent quality, 100% cotton, lots of styles-v neck, crew etc. £4.50 for the plain ones. I often find their tops cut very skimpy, but these were a really good length for me.

postitnot · 01/04/2019 22:32

Thanks everyone for replying. I've ordered the hush one and a load from uniqlo ad m&s so will have lots to try on! I'm definitely aiming for comfort but my in laws could look glam in a bin bag so don't want to let the side down!

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GVmama · 01/04/2019 22:38

I agree the M&S crew neck ones are great, I'm a similar size and shape to you by the sounds of it and they're a summer staple for me.

HaventGotAllDay · 02/04/2019 06:24

I bought Uniqlo last year after reading a thread on here and didn't like the style. They look like men's iyswim? Shapeless rather than boxy.
I had Mint Velvet ones which I thought, for the ££££s would be special. Nope. Sent them back. Boden t shirts are also really thin and go distorted on the side seam after a couple of washes
M&S can't be beaten. Both the cotton £4.50 ones, and the viscose mix (bear with me- the shape is fantastic and they wash and wash and still look great and they're not obviously viscose) are the absolute bollocks.

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