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!!

https://www.ullapopken.co.uk/en/search?query=v+neck+t Ulla Popken do very good quality v neck t-shirts up to UK size 42.
Sadly their smallest size is 16, and they currently have no plans to cater for all their customers who have lost loads of weight on WLP-1 injections, but if you are between size 16 and size 42 you could do a lot worse.

I second that , lovely quality

@Roaminginthegloaming what is the sizing like on the Lands End scoop neck, I don’t want anything tight across my apple tummy!

For more length in the arms try the Freya t shirt at Unfolded.

Kettlewell?

Gap do them.

I got a coupl3 from Cos in linen with a small V. Charity shop find so probs previous season. Lovely little cap sleeve too.

Feel a right tit 😂as I've got massive boobs (30G) and never considered a v neck over a crew neck and hating how heavy I always look.
@JoanThursday thank you for starting this thread and everyone else for all the suggestions.
Now what to do with the 20 odd crew necks I have?!

Amazon basics

Ive ordered some from Amazon &cotton traders i saw Cotton traders were wrinkle free so that sold it for me,

The good news is that you got there in the end 😆 I have found the S&B section of MN filled with great advice and useful suggestions.

Yes! Me too, last year I bought 2 scooped necked t shirts with longer but still short sleeves which covered my crinkly areas on my arms perfectly, made me feel much more confident, I got them from TU but none available this year 😫 wish I had bought lots more.

These are great but you definitely need to size down. https://www.hush-uk.com/reece-v-neck-drapey-t-shirt-black/013171-0462.html

I don’t actually have this style of T shirt but I thought the price was pretty good….in my experience with the other Lands End products I’ve bought they tend to be generous in fit.

Customer service is excellent, maybe you could contact them and ask?

They do look good especially the sleeve length. I ‘m wondering if they’re a bit short in length?

Wow! A few hours away from my phone and look at all these recommendations! Thank you SO much - tons to look through here.

And clearly it's struck a chord. Pah to the crew neck! (And still chuckling at @MyFavouritePlace feeling like a right tit! 😂)

I like long v necks and get all mine from cotton traders. They do very nice T shirts. They do the usual black, white and navy too.

https://www.cottontraders.com/unisex/tops-and-t-shirts/v-neck-t-shirt/AA15905.html?cgid=unisex-tops-tshirts#cgid=unisex-tops-tshirts&start=2&list=product%20list&p=1

Not a t shirt but this is lovely from Zara. It’s quite oversized though.

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/fine-knit-v-neck-jumper-p08779006.html?v1=548018822

I have the tunic in ivory and it is nice but size down as it's baggy. The cap sleeve v neck I find strangely unflattering on - I can't put my finger on why though. It just looks strange on me. The fabric isn't very soft so maybe it's that?

Otherwise, following with interest! Size 16 apple and very upset that shops think I don't want the bottom half of Every.Single.Fucking.Top.

These look great!

I'm just about to return a bunch of basic V neck tees from Asda George, because they are too long for me- they come down below my b um and I'm 5'4".
That might work for you though?

Honestly I'll be 59 this year and this thread has been a revelation.
Now to find some decent v necks.

Yes, I get mine from Gap. They're lovely cotton and aren't expensive.

Urgh, I have the same issue but I prefer a scoop neck and I like them fitted. I also have a long body and most are far too short.

Earth wardrobe has v neck t-shirts in several colours. They don't look short.

Organic Colours V-neck T-shirt Womens – Earth Wardrobe https://share.google/BA0CEO2unLWWTEO86