Which brands are worth buying for good quality basics?

[Bobthekitten]

Like pretty much everyone on S&B I've been despairing of the quality of M&S knickers these days. I would like to extend this despair also to socks and t-shirts. Everything is poor quality fabric and just doesn't last very long.

I need to get new knickers, socks, comfortable jogging bottoms (not leggings!), t-shirts. Just the basics but I'm finding that my usual purchases are not lasting well. For example, I have M&S pants bought ten years ago that are better quality than some bought last year. Same with socks - they just go holey within a year.

Does anyone have any recommendations? My Instagram algorithm is now giving me lots of small, British makers but I have no idea whether they are any good. Would love some recommendations of brands where it's actually worth spending the money!

Boody for pants. They’re great

Muji

For plain knickers, tights and socks, I get them from Primark and accept that they will have short lifespans.

T-shirts - Uniqlo. Primark ones are good. Seasalt and Lands' End for long sleeved smarter ones.

Leggings and joggers - Primark

I've just put an order in to Yes Friends.

I was taken in by the reviews and the ethical stance of the website. I'm really really hoping it's good. Same prices as M&S but I'm crossing my fingers for better quality.

I've ordered some t shirts and some pants. If they are good quality I'm going back for the barn jacket!

I have not had a problem with M&S pants. But their socks, oh their awful saggy, baggy socks.

If you can wear knickers that aren’t cotton, the John Lewis microfibre multipacks are great value