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 found the dream a few weeks ago!!
Lovely v shape neckline, good arm - not too tight and not too loose, and great length, they sit slightly longer at the back over the bum. They’re perfect!!

www.next.co.uk/style/su670960/h85226

I've these from Matalan. £8 with another 20% off at moment. Different colours available
https://www.matalan.co.uk/p/clothing/pink-v-neck-t-shirt/17425186/

Try White Stuff too.
https://www.whitestuff.com/p/6974/nelly-notch-texture-tee/BRIL_WHITE

Should have said the Matalan ones are 100% cotton too.

Sleeves too short though.

i was surprise to find some nice v neck in the sweaty betty sale. White or light grey, the fabric is really good , like it feels a bit expensive and holds well and the shape and lenght are perfect for me (36DD)
other good v neck i have found on amazon! And on facebook thru a random ad! The fabric is more synthetic but good drop as well and very cheap…and perfect v neck!

Ketwell colours. Season tones and definitely v necks.

Next is your answer

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su380973/e59955

Multiple colours

John Lewis - they do these every year in different colours.
Not particularly thick but hang well on me.

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-slub-cotton-v-neck-t-shirt/white/p114663787

I have the Amazon ones. I find they fit well and are long enough

Edinburgh Woollen Mill do a good selection, plain, patterned (which I prefer) and also notch neck. Sleeves could do with being slightly longer though

I haven’t read the whole thread but whistles have lovely organic cotton v-necks at the moment.

Yes!! Everything is short and wide with massive sleeves. I’m short and wide enough already!

Next have some v necks, a little longer which I like being fairly tall and only £7.50! I have bought several now. I don’t like crew necks either.

The Next v necks are quite good for the price but a bit long. I am 5'7.

Asda have some in at the moment. I’m long in the body and they fit really well.

Came here to recommend these. I have a small frame but large bust and tummy, these are just right - not too clingy, but not shapeless, decent length of sleeve and cover my ‘bottom belly’ 😂 I’m a 14-16 in tops but got medium so they’re not too baggy.

Sweaty Betty have good ones, slightly more expensive but they wear and wash really well.

I headed off to next today excited on the back of this thread. Thought I’d feed back:

I tried the cap sleeve as recommended further up thread, unfortunately I’m short and small framed but with chubby arms, so I needed the small to make sure that it wasn’t too gaped at the bust, but then the sleeves were too tight on my arms.

but then I found mixed amongst them this one https://www.next.co.uk/style/su380973/e59952 which is the “slouch” style and has longer arms. So I got the XS and that fit well and covers my chunky arms up. Unfortunately most colours out of stock but I picked up the red and if it washes well I’ll order some more.

Next do decent quality plain V neck t shirts in lots of different colours. I also can't wear a crew neck, and I have about 20 of the Next ones. I'm long waisted and 5' 6.5" and they are plenty long enough for me.

Jigsaw scoop neck and v neck are a nice shape. I buy every year

Uniqlo are selling decent, plain, cotton v-neck t-shirts this season. For c£15 - not the £30+ ridiculous price some shops sell them at. I’m stocking up!

Just ordered one from Land’s end

I like v necks or slightly open necks on most things, dresses, tops and especially t shirts as v necks really suit me. I agree that a good quality white v neck t shirt is now heading towards unicorn status so following this thread with interest. I have a couple that I got ages ago in M and S and the quality is so much better than those they have on offer now.