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

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JoanThursday · 10/05/2026 10:42

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!!

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toooldforbrat · 11/05/2026 17:03

These are not going to win any fashion awards but I wear them for work under jackets, the material is quite thick and they have a double layer at the front, they are fitted and wash well. Shop local to me sells them and I have a few colours now.

PennyPlain High Back V-neck Top - Navy

PennyPlain High Back V-neck Top - Navy

The perfect wardrobe essential. This tops comes in beautiful navy and features three quarter length sleeves, a double layer front and a metal tab.<br><br> Our model wears a size 10/12 and is 5ft 7in<br><br>Collection: ESSENTIALS<br>Colour: NAVY<br>Leng...

https://www.pennyplain.com/pennyplain-high-back-v-neck-top-navy

Scout2016 · 11/05/2026 21:01

V neck jumpers I get from the men's section in m&s, cheaper and thicker than in the women's

Rapanui have decent plain tshirts albeit a limited range

https://rapanuiclothing.com/product/womens-v-neck-t-shirt/

Women's V-Neck T-shirt | Rapanui Clothing

Help end waste with our Women's V-Neck T-shirt. Made to be remade. Fast delivery, with free UK returns.

https://rapanuiclothing.com/product/womens-v-neck-t-shirt/

EleanorMc67 · 12/05/2026 03:35

Not read all the way through, but I never see recommendations on MN for any basics from Dunnes Stores? Lots of well-priced T-shirts, including several types of V-neck.

https://www.dunnesstores.com/women/clothing/tops-t-shirts-and-vests/t-shirts

Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Gettingbysomehow · 12/05/2026 12:10

The cotton traders ones are quite long too. Probably because they are unisex. I dont like short Ts.

Pedallleur · 12/05/2026 18:03

EducatingArti · 10/05/2026 11:45

So for v neck t shirts, Cotton Traders and Lands end usually have a good selection.

For v neck jumpers, try Woolovers and Cotton Traders

Not very trendy but I find them good for basics.

Was going to say Cotton Traders. In some good colours as well.

Motnight · 12/05/2026 18:21

Roaminginthegloaming · 10/05/2026 14:11

@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 bought a couple of these t-shirts, they look really good - not worth full price but definitely good value at £13. They fit me well, so thank you @Roaminginthegloaming .

Auroragirl · 13/05/2026 14:25

White stuff Nelly Notch

Cantonet · 13/05/2026 20:06

Jaeger sell a deep V t shirt as pictured.
Uniqlo do a v neck linen t shirt.
Zara have a cotton one.
Hush are normally very good for t shirts.

Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Lomonald · 14/05/2026 09:26

My cotton traders and amazon T shirts arrived, the Amazon are ok fit well but might go out of shape love the Cotton traders ones.

JaneFondue · 14/05/2026 09:31

Are the Cotton Traders ones thick cotton? I don't like the thin ones that show every bump and cling.
I saw some v necks in Crew Clothing. Nice colours and length, but very thin cotton.

Lomonald · 14/05/2026 10:06

JaneFondue · 14/05/2026 09:31

Are the Cotton Traders ones thick cotton? I don't like the thin ones that show every bump and cling.
I saw some v necks in Crew Clothing. Nice colours and length, but very thin cotton.

They are cotton and no cling i also hate that, I bought a long and short sleeve and im pleased with them both.

Allseeingallknowing · 14/05/2026 22:18

JaneFondue · 14/05/2026 09:31

Are the Cotton Traders ones thick cotton? I don't like the thin ones that show every bump and cling.
I saw some v necks in Crew Clothing. Nice colours and length, but very thin cotton.

Yes they are good quality thick cotton. I’ve bought several over the years.

Moversnotshakers · 15/05/2026 06:26

Morrisons nutmeg T shirts are fab. V neck and longer length. Although mainly just in black or white rhey occasionally do different colours in them. They are a great cut and not boxy

NellyTimes · 15/05/2026 07:22

Can't seem to get a clicky link to work but I have a couple of these Love and Roses t-shirts from Next and they are really comfortable and flattering. They come in lots of colours, are a good length (I'm 5'6" and they come just below my hip) and are non-clingy too

Why is a good v neck tee really hard to find??
Lomonald · 15/05/2026 08:01

Moversnotshakers · 15/05/2026 06:26

Morrisons nutmeg T shirts are fab. V neck and longer length. Although mainly just in black or white rhey occasionally do different colours in them. They are a great cut and not boxy

Our Morrisons has a tiny Nutmeg, I have bought a few things and ther wear welll but it is just what they have in.

Torchout · 15/05/2026 08:49

I bought a,load of v neck tshirts for dialysis from Amazon haul. Ive been impressed by 3 out of the 4 and the 4th is OK.

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