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Please help me find my perfect t-shirt

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BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 24/05/2022 13:11

I'm a bit picky, so apologies in advance

Must haves
Heavy or medium weight cotton
Relaxed fit, not slim fit (I'm extremely apple shaped)
V-neck or scoop neck, definitely not crew neck as I would constantly pull at it
Long-ish, hip or top of hip length not waist length
Available in size 18-20

Nice to have
Elbow length sleeves
Good range of colours
EU supplier

I would consider men's t-shirts if necessary, although they are often a bit big across the shoulders for me.

I have this one from Lands' End and it's close but the sleeves are shorter than I'd like. www.landsend.de/de_DE/Supima-Kurzarm-Shirt-mit-V-Ausschnitt-fuer-Damen/pp/3454361.html

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PAFMO · 24/05/2022 17:03

Cos fits almost all your boxes. I have the A line t shirt in each colour way and love it. I have never in all my life been complimented on a plain white t shirt before.
Arket also worth a look.

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 24/05/2022 17:26

Thanks PAFMO

Some of those Arket models are bit intimidating. Shock I like the look and fit of the Arket heavyweight t-shirts but they're all crew neck which I know would drive me nuts.

How does the Cos fit? Their large is an 18, is that snug 18 or a roomy one?

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JanisMoplin · 24/05/2022 17:33

Have recommended Uniqlo oversize on another thread- am a smallish apple-but have a look at Rapanui relaxed fit?

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 24/05/2022 17:38

Uniqlo is often my go to, but I don't find them great for t-shirts.

Rapanui either has v-neck or elbow length sleeves, but not both.

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PAFMO · 24/05/2022 18:08

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 24/05/2022 17:26

Thanks PAFMO

Some of those Arket models are bit intimidating. Shock I like the look and fit of the Arket heavyweight t-shirts but they're all crew neck which I know would drive me nuts.

How does the Cos fit? Their large is an 18, is that snug 18 or a roomy one?

Cos is very generous. I like a roomy T and am a 16 in an M&S, Boden etc. I got M in Cos and in fairness could have got S.

I agree about the models! I think both Cos and Arket showcase their clothes badly. I found the Cos t shirts on the doesmybumlook40 insta page. I'd never have otherwise!

GiltEdges · 24/05/2022 18:11

I get these T-shirts from Next which meet most of your criteria and are a reasonable price too:

www.next.co.uk/style/st507184/377576#377576

Please help me find my perfect t-shirt
JanisMoplin · 24/05/2022 18:19

GiltEdges · 24/05/2022 18:11

I get these T-shirts from Next which meet most of your criteria and are a reasonable price too:

www.next.co.uk/style/st507184/377576#377576

These are viscose:) Other than that, they are nice.

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 24/05/2022 18:46

The Next ones are a bit too short in the sleeve and look quite thin/lightweight too.

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