When did clothes designers decide that "tissue thin" is an admirable quality in a shirt?
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Anonymous
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I feel like every shirt I buy is made of toilet paper. It pills and gets holes within a few wears. Not to mention that I'm, uh, curvier and the "tissue thin" fabric just settles into and reveals all my rolls.
The only jersey shirts I've found that don't disintegrate are from LLBean. Anybody know anyone else who makes reasonably priced jersey shirts? Bonus if they're longer than waist-line. I'm a teacher and I like to wear boots, knee length skirt, long jersey shirt and cardigan. |
Anonymous
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I hate it too. I wear a tank under everything.
The tanks at Target are awesome. I think they are called long and lean. They are soft and comfortable. I also got a few jersey shirts from there... but they were more casual (waffle) ... I think you could find something soft and long there. I don't buy a lot of clothing items from Target but when I do I always get compliments on them. |
Anonymous
| I think when they say tissue thin you need to know what they mean is super cheap. |
Anonymous
| Believe it or not, Chicos. |
Anonymous
Wow! Yes I found some from them at the thrift store! I always feel like I immediately age 15 years whenever I step in there, but perhaps I oughtta let that go and look more closely at the clothes. Especially now that I'm nearing age 40 and size 14. |
Anonymous
| When they realized they could make more money bc you'd have to buy tanks to wear under every shirt! |
Anonymous
| Seriously, it's dumb. When I was young and had disposable time and income it was fun to mix and match and layer. Now I don't want to think too hard - I want to put on pants, one shirt, and maybe a fun necklace if I want to live on the edge, and I want to look reasonably well put together that way. Too much to ask? |
Anonymous
| Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, and Lands End are my go-to for shirts like that. Also found some nice tees from Halogen and Caslon, which are Nordstrom house brands. |
Anonymous
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I would like a choice - many times I prefer wearing the tissue-thin version, and in the winter I wear thicker shirts.
My beef is that I need slim versions, and those often only come in tissue form. |
Anonymous
| Not as thick as Land's End but not tissue thin either - I like t-shirts from GH Bass outlets. |
Anonymous
| Sometimes I buy mens' shirts, if the shape is not too important. The fabric is usually much thicker. |
Anonymous
| It's a horrible trend. A tank adds a layer of bulk. Everyone just looks better in one fitted, thickish layer. When will they get that through their thick skulls? If anyone finds a fabulous source, post it here so our dollars may speak! |
Anonymous
| Hmm...I guess I am the only one that loves tissue tees! I get mine at Jcrew, usually when they are on sale. And, I wash them separately (gentle cycle) so they don't come apart. I love the fit and that they are so light-weight. |
Anonymous
| ^ I should add that I wear mine in the summer only. And, with a nude bra color that doesn't show through. |
Anonymous
+1 |