Women’s Basic High-Quality Shirts for larger sizes
April 25, 2021 5:15 AM Subscribe
I am searching for good quality women’s t-shirts shirts ranging from XL to 1X. Up to $20 per shirt.
Quality: I want something that is more durable than my $5-8 Target t-shirts which last a year or two before getting holes. I love the quality of my ll bean shirts but they are not sized well for their larger sizes, so I always go back to Target.
Colors: I am only looking for basic colors, NOT shirts with designs. White, black, grey and dark greens, purples and blues. I wear these both to work and casually.
Sleeves: I’m looking for both short and long sleeve options. I never wear sleeveless.
Length: The reason I regret not returning my ll bean shirts is that while they otherwise fit well, they’re too short to cover my stomach. I tried sizing up to 1X but it really made no difference.
Price: I’m looking to spend around $20, but will spend more if 1. ethically made or 2. The white option is not sheer (this is why I love my ll bean shirts because I can wear any color bra).
Other: I prefer online shopping since these sizes are usually not in-store, I don’t drive, and dressing rooms aren’t open in most places anyway right now. I don’t require free returns but they must have a decent return policy.
Quality: I want something that is more durable than my $5-8 Target t-shirts which last a year or two before getting holes. I love the quality of my ll bean shirts but they are not sized well for their larger sizes, so I always go back to Target.
Colors: I am only looking for basic colors, NOT shirts with designs. White, black, grey and dark greens, purples and blues. I wear these both to work and casually.
Sleeves: I’m looking for both short and long sleeve options. I never wear sleeveless.
Length: The reason I regret not returning my ll bean shirts is that while they otherwise fit well, they’re too short to cover my stomach. I tried sizing up to 1X but it really made no difference.
Price: I’m looking to spend around $20, but will spend more if 1. ethically made or 2. The white option is not sheer (this is why I love my ll bean shirts because I can wear any color bra).
Other: I prefer online shopping since these sizes are usually not in-store, I don’t drive, and dressing rooms aren’t open in most places anyway right now. I don’t require free returns but they must have a decent return policy.
Best answer: You might try Eddie Bauer - I’ve been on a very picky hunt for t-shirts lately, and they often come up as a favorite pick in “best t-shirts for women” lists. I’ve read the white is not sheer, and they have a wide range of sizes (including tall XL/XXL for longer lengths).
posted by umwhat at 6:05 AM on April 25, 2021
posted by umwhat at 6:05 AM on April 25, 2021
Best answer: I can vouch for the Eddie Bauer athletic-type shirts. They are long enough for my long torso in the XL/XXL sizes even without being "tall". I will say the long sleeved knit cotton-y versions are long enough in the sleeves and torso but some of them are getting small holes already with just 1 season of wear.
posted by Ms Vegetable at 6:44 AM on April 25, 2021
posted by Ms Vegetable at 6:44 AM on April 25, 2021
It's nature of cotton jersey to shrink upwards. Don't wash tshirts in hot water, try not using the dryer, if you want them to stay long. I have some Landsend tees that have lasted ages, which would be great if hadn't gained weight.
posted by theora55 at 7:57 AM on April 25, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by theora55 at 7:57 AM on April 25, 2021 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Lands End. Their shirts are wonderful and long enough for my tall trunk. They do run big so if you are a 1x in a target, get an xl in LE. They have fabulous sales so get in the mailing list and stock up when a good sale hits.
posted by pearlybob at 10:55 AM on April 25, 2021
posted by pearlybob at 10:55 AM on April 25, 2021
I was happily surprised by the quality of the Amazon Basics t-shirts I recently bought. They're very soft, and long enough (I had the same problem with LL Bean). They're new, so I don't know how well they'll hold up, but so far they seem more durable than my Universal Standard ones from Target.
posted by The corpse in the library at 1:35 PM on April 25, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by The corpse in the library at 1:35 PM on April 25, 2021 [2 favorites]
Higher price point but I’ve been very happy with the quality of their Tee Rex or V Rex shirts: Universal Standard. The Foundation shirt I got from them is very soft but also super sheer and I wouldn’t recommend it
posted by brilliantine at 5:05 PM on April 25, 2021
posted by brilliantine at 5:05 PM on April 25, 2021
Came here to mention Universal Standard. I wore a specific T-shirt by them at least twice a week and it lasted two years, which is...two hundred-ish wears? The fit is good. All of their stuff is designed for someone much longer in the torso than my short-waisted self.
posted by rednikki at 2:54 AM on April 26, 2021
posted by rednikki at 2:54 AM on April 26, 2021
Sorry, I mean my Universal Thread shirts from Target don’t last long. I haven’t tried Universal Standard.
posted by The corpse in the library at 7:14 AM on April 26, 2021
posted by The corpse in the library at 7:14 AM on April 26, 2021
If you're still looking for options, Royal Apparel makes a variety of T-Shirts in your size range; I've been very satisfied with their heavyweight shirts. They're made in Los Angeles.
posted by JDC8 at 9:00 AM on April 28, 2021
posted by JDC8 at 9:00 AM on April 28, 2021
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