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Plain White Crew Neck T Shirt Recommendations

36 replies

sunnygirl123 · 22/04/2026 19:48

I’m looking to purchase a plain white t-shirt that will be a wardrobe staple. Something I can dress up for work and dress down for the weekend. Prefer a crew neck. Anyone have any recommendations for ones that fit and sit well but also wash well? For reference I am a size 12/14 UK. Thank you MN!

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Nicaveron · 22/04/2026 19:53

sunnygirl123 · 22/04/2026 19:48

I’m looking to purchase a plain white t-shirt that will be a wardrobe staple. Something I can dress up for work and dress down for the weekend. Prefer a crew neck. Anyone have any recommendations for ones that fit and sit well but also wash well? For reference I am a size 12/14 UK. Thank you MN!

Go to Primark. I was surprised at the quality and they fit really well.

Nanda66 · 22/04/2026 19:58

The M&S Autograph ones are excellent. They are £30 but I think they are worth every penny. Thick cotton and fit beautifully and wash well. I have them in black and white.

bikiniwaxlyrical · 22/04/2026 20:01

I swear by the Uniqlo ones. Really thick and good quality.

Duvetdayneeded · 22/04/2026 20:01

Uniqlo!

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 22/04/2026 20:05

Nicaveron · 22/04/2026 19:53

Go to Primark. I was surprised at the quality and they fit really well.

Likewise. I find they last just as long as the ones I had from M&S, Boden and Me+em but were under £5 each!

FurForksSake · 22/04/2026 20:09

I’m wearing a tu one, they come up a bit big, I could do with a size 6. But it has washed well and it’s a good length.

PatsFishTank · 22/04/2026 20:13

Bought two from Uniqlo recently.

Gatekeeper · 22/04/2026 20:16

Primary ones go baggy and saggy in the neck line after a few washes and look like boiled dishcloths
Got one a few weeks back from John Lewis £14 and it is a decent cut with good weight cotton

user1471453601 · 22/04/2026 20:19

I have a navy blue relaxed style T shirt from Unfolded that I love so much I ordered one in white. And I'm not usually a t shirt wearer. The white one will be my fourth item from Unfolded, and though they do take a while to arrive, I've been very impressed with their quality so far.

sunnygirl123 · 22/04/2026 20:21

Thank you everyone! Unfortunately I don’t have a Primark near me so that’s not an option. I’ll look into a few of the other suggestions!

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Southwest12 · 22/04/2026 21:27

Next have a nice one that's only £7.50. I have quite a few of them and they wash well.

WednesdaysChild73 · 22/04/2026 21:33

For those that have given recommendations, can you confirm that they are thick enough not to see your bra through?

Masalacha · 22/04/2026 21:34

New Look premium

totallylostanddontknowwhattodo · 22/04/2026 21:36

New look

kabbaloosh · 22/04/2026 21:38

H&M oversized t-shirt is perfect imo and has a good weight. I size up from M to L (I’m size 12) because I prefer a looser fit, but regular size would be ok for most people. I have it in several colours including white. Costs £9.99.

EverythingIsComputer · 22/04/2026 21:39

Cos for a nice thick good quality one

Jellycatspyjamas · 22/04/2026 22:26

Southwest12 · 22/04/2026 21:27

Next have a nice one that's only £7.50. I have quite a few of them and they wash well.

I second Next their T-shirts are thick cotton, wash well and not costly. I’m in my second year of a batch I bought and they wash up like new.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 23/04/2026 07:34

Gatekeeper · 22/04/2026 20:16

Primary ones go baggy and saggy in the neck line after a few washes and look like boiled dishcloths
Got one a few weeks back from John Lewis £14 and it is a decent cut with good weight cotton

I genuinely don’t find that to be true.

Pennyfan · 23/04/2026 08:16

The new Victoria Beckham collar with Gap is due tomorrow-and apparently has the perfect crew neck white t shirt for £25.

Sorry it should read collaboration

Ivyy · 23/04/2026 08:26

Jellycatspyjamas · 22/04/2026 22:26

I second Next their T-shirts are thick cotton, wash well and not costly. I’m in my second year of a batch I bought and they wash up like new.

Which type from Next? The £7 one? They always have so many types and prices on their site

HellenicOfTroy · 23/04/2026 08:30

I have a lovely thick boxy one (off-white though) from Kaffe, bought from JL in their sale.

WhenTheDustSettles · 23/04/2026 09:00

Nicaveron · 22/04/2026 19:53

Go to Primark. I was surprised at the quality and they fit really well.

They do. I've got a load of white crew neck T-shirts from Primark, Cos, White Label and Mint Velvet and they all look the same.

Xiaoxiong · 23/04/2026 09:07

@WednesdaysChild73 you definitely cannot see a bra through the Uniqlo U crew neck ones. They also don't pill at all, unlike some I've had from other brands.

(This one: https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E424873-000/00?colorDisplayCode=00&sizeDisplayCode=003)

Avoid anything described as "slub" as they are often see-through.

Astrabees · 23/04/2026 10:52

Southwest12 · 22/04/2026 21:27

Next have a nice one that's only £7.50. I have quite a few of them and they wash well.

I bought 6 of these last summer and was very pleased with them. I have just bought another six as I have lost a lot of weight, but the original ones are still just fine.

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