Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??

[JoanThursday]

Am I really asking for the moon on a stick??

I'm apple shaped and V neck tees suit me. However, all I'm seeing right now are crew necks. They look fine when I'm wearing an open jacket over them, but otherwise I just look ... square.

To make matters more difficult, I'm very long waisted and many tops out there right now only come to my belly button. Not a good look.

About 3 or 4 years ago, m&s were selling exactly what I was looking for - v neck tees in long length (but not long on me) in a cotton / viscose (I think) mix that draped really nicely. They washed really well and are only now starting to look a bit faded.

But I can't find anything similar. So - can anyone help?? Slightly longer than standard V neck tees - good basics that go with anything. Thank you!!

I recently bought a few of these in various colours and have been happy with them https://www.next.co.uk/style/su670960/e59969

Superdry have nice tees…

www.superdry.com/womens/t-shirts/studios-slub-embroidered-t-shirt-270959.html

I have the Next ones. They're exactly what you're looking for but size down, they're very big.

These Gap ones are good too and I also have one from Morrisons but, again, suze down.

https://www.gap.co.uk/style/sv188600/v58251?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK_EN_Brand_Shopping_Womens_All_X_X&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23622532478&gbraid=0AAAAAoodjJJiqcHLResGRHaG3t5q0XBQ1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2YDQBhD_ARIsAE1qeSdfpk_hyLcQ6gdX0EgCI93ad44rt5FYF0YyZA2Pa_SzjGGi7c7XmWsaAoKGEALw_wcB

I second the crew clothing ones, they sell them in John Lewis

found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/crew-clothing-perfect-v-neck-slub-t-shirt/p111989643?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ= crew clothing tshirt

I've also seen the White Stuff Nelly notch tshirt recommended on here, tried it on yesterday and it's very nice (comes in lots of colours & patterns)

found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/white-stuff-nelly-notch-neck-t-shirt/p111259537?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ= Nelly notch T-shirt

I bought m&s ones for a couple of years. Cheap & cheerful & didn't last long, but lots of different colours. I think they've still hit them but not many colours this year.

Cotton Traders- they’re wrinkle free too!

I have a few of those amazon essentials ones. I actually dislike them because they are way too long on me but they might be the perfect length for you!

Long Tall Sally. https://www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-3-pack-blue-pink-stripe-v-neck-t-shirts-p

Hmmm. I'm wearing one now, brand name Pure

https://www.purecollection.com/womens/tops-and-t-shirts?page=1&style=102&fetch=1

However they are short in body length (I too am long-bodied) but I can tuck it in all the same. They're pure linen.

@JoanThursday

Check out the UK website of the American company Lands’ End. Their clothing is smart-casual but similar quality to Uniqlo, M&S, John Lewis own brand etc.

They currently have a sale on of scoop neck T shirts in various colours, original price was £35 but reduced to £13

www.landsend.co.uk (Go to the ‘Sale’ section)

I have actually started buying men's (well, "unisex") t-shirts recently. I have a belly and large boobs and the shorter women's fits inevitably shrink slightly after first wash, leaving an air gap around the muffin top if I sit or stretch. Men's tees have a longer body and actually look more slimming on me, even with a round neck. Balances out the boob-shelf effect a bit!

I need to start doing this, because all my 100% cotton women's tees shrink, despite washing on delicate and hanging up to dry. Why does this happen?

Celtic and Co also do some, they look longer in the body:

https://www.celticandco.com/product/linen-cotton-v-neck-t-shirt?colour=390&size=25

I want short sleeves that are a bit longer IYSWIM. My upper arms are wrinkly and saggy and I want sleeves that reach my elbows and don't cling. Meanwhile I have a rather thick, short neck, and a V is miles more flattering. I am also short waisted and stocky; long and/or boxy doesn't work.

So if anyone has found anything that ticks my boxes I'd love to know! Lands End and La Redoute used to do good stuff in the nineties/2000s, but not any more ☹️.

How about these?

Agree! Colours are disappointing this year, all so muted.

Seasalt
New Look
Outdoor shops like Trespass
Men's section

I buy men’s v neck T-shirts as they fit better

Google v neck tees and see what comes out🙆

Have not read whole thread so sorry if duplicating.
I recently bought a nice V-necked tee friom Next. Its called "Long Sleeved Slouch V-Neck". I bought it in size S even though i am a 14, as didn't want baggy. It fits really well as reasonably fitted but just loose enough to be cool. Its a nice cool cotton fabric. Like you I am long-waisted and it is nice length on me. I am always on the look out for a nice V neck.🌷

I third/fourth Amazon essentials. I’ve tried loads lately while looking for nice V and scoop neck t-shirts. I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of them (and price!). I’m also 5’9 and with a long torso.

Seconded.The Amazon ones are (surprisingly) good and wash well.

I am five foot 2 and recently got rid of all my Benetton t shirts as they come down to beyond my hips and look ridiculous!

gb.benetton.com/products/slim-fit-t-shirt-in-long-fiber-cotton-white-3ga8d400u_101

These are nice, though not exactly cheap - they are linen, the sleeves are a bit longer and they drape nicely: https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/linen-vneck-tshirt-l06857937?banner=true

La Redoute also do some good ones: https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350895807.aspx?dim1=5&dim2=1&cod=SHP00210110UK&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23205497213&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2YDQBhD_ARIsAE1qeSflc8yxmbvcO-Zzl4r7HpJOmvSdWkJrdlJVPqCIMfaGeNZcD_slU8EaArblEALw_wcB

Sorry-just seen your post @kurotora ;I therefore fifth them😆