ISO perfect long-sleeve t-shirt for Mama

[crl]

I'm on the hunt for a few long sleeve t-shirts for spring. Here are my criteria:

semi-fitted
on the long side (as in not cropped)
jewel or not too deep V neck
comes out of the dryer presentable (I refuse to iron t-shirts)
material not too thin (not planning to layer and don't want see-though)
under $25 per shirt
good enough quality to last a year or two of washing every week or two


Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

[jesseandgrace]

I got some really nice long sleeved shirts at Target, great fit, length, etc. They've held up better than my really expensive $50+ t-shirts from 3 dot!

[brittone2]

The latest Victoria Secret catalog had lots of long sleeved tees for 12.50 I think but I have no experience w/ how they wash/wear.

[cmdunn1972]

I usually have good luck at either Gap or Old Navy.

[tarahsolazy]

Hanna Andersson's Power of a Great tee LS tees. Slightly fitted, slightly feminine neckline, look great with jeans, khakis or capris.

[Calmegja2]

Someone here suggested Shadeclothing.com, and I have become addicted. I am on a quest to own all that they make now. I am grateful to that poster!!

Seriously, they are well priced, well fitted, and gloriously long.

http://www.shadeclothing.com

[crl]

Thank you all! I decided to order 3 from Old Navy. I've had mixed success with their stuff in past, but at $8 a shirt I figured I'd give it a try. Especially since I need to get DS more socks anyway.

Happy New Year!

[kimbe]

Another vote for Gap. Do you have a Kohl's? I get lots of long sleeved shirts there...they have a lot of variety and the hold up forever!

[Momof3Labs]

Yes!! Love 'em, love 'em, love 'em. Lands End also has some nice ones, but not as feminine as Hanna.

[bostonsmama]

Love the Gap's Favorite T long sleeved cotton shirts! If I could own one in every color I would: best quality, best fit, good price.

They even have some styles on sale...often in the store you can find the favorite T's 2 for $30 (LS) and 2 for $20 (SS). I know you already got some from Old Navy, but these will be a staple in your wardrobe for years!

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5772&pid=320088
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5772&pid=357217
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5772&pid=140943

Larissa
***Cheers! Here's to better luck in 2006!***

"Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them."
-James Baldwin

[MarisaSF]

I'm all about the Gap stretch line. I have several of the short-sleeve ones and just acquired some of the long-sleeve boatnecks. Good for layering, but fine to wear alone too. They come out of the dryer fine, but I hang them in my closet because they wrinkle a bit if you fold them.

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5772&pid=327503

You said, jewel neck or v. I'm not sure what jewel neck is, but they have several styles. The key is the STRETCH cotton. Happy shopping!

[cara1]

I adore this long sleeve soft touch Tee from Lands End. It's a V neck, but very very very shallow V neck. Very soft. Sooo comfy.

http://www.landsend.com/cd/ov/prod/0,,2_17273_17277_30693_136944_115351_9:view=48,00. html?sid=8354167237790164900&CM_MERCH=SRCH

[ctmom]

the gap has some one sale now...
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5818&pid=320088

Mary

[daniele_ut]

****blushing furiously*** Jessica, that was me who recommended www.shadeclothing.com . I'm so glad that you like them! I was about to recommend them again. I'm SOOOO bummed that I missed out on 2 pks of the long sleeves at Costco for $26.99 this past month. They are a local business here and Costco picked them up for the holidays. By the time I saw them, they only had XL left. They had 2 pk of their long camis for $12.99 as well. I need to ask if they are planning another sale!

I have started to notice longer length Ts in Old Navy and Target recently as well.

Here's another similar site that a friend recommended. I don't own any of theirs, but she told me she likes them better than Shade:

http://www.layersclothing.com/shop_layers.htm

[jerseygirl07067]

I would check out LLBean. They actually have very good quality, I think they're under 25 bucks and they have loose styles, fitted styles, and semi-fitted. I will probably order from there next, if I need more of them.

Personally I have found shirts from Target to hold up very poorly, but Old Navy ones tend to hold up better.

Marcy

[nupe]

Love that one too! (Land's End, shallow V) Nupe