Best white dinnerware? - basic, sturdy, everyday

[Anonymous]

OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

You can get Corelle on Amazon!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

You can get Corelle on Amazon!

Corelle often costs more on Amazon than in-store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

You can get Corelle on Amazon!

Thanks - I checked, but they don't seem to carry the specific dish I'm looking for. Looks like Walmart stocks them periodically, so I'll keep an eye there.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Villeroy & Boch's anmut plates. We got a set of these in 2009 when we got married and still use them everyday and haven't had any problems with them chipping, etc.

[Anonymous]

We've been using these Martha Stewart plates, cups and bowls for 7 years now. Very durable. And OHHH so fancy

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-12-pc.-kensington-round-dinnerware-set?ID=2605979&CategoryID=30213#fn=DINNERWARE_TYPE%3DCasual Dinnerware%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D20%26ruleId%3D78|BS|BA%26slotId%3D1%26rdppSegmentId%3D1922%3ARR

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

You can get Corelle on Amazon!

Thanks - I checked, but they don't seem to carry the specific dish I'm looking for. Looks like Walmart stocks them periodically, so I'll keep an eye there.

I bought ours directly from the Corelle website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have Villeroy and Boch Anmut and love it. Plain white bone china that we use everyday - 6 years now. Very light weight, none have broken, no chips, no etching. You can usually find it on sale at Bloomingdale's.

I'm do too and I love it!!!
I've had it for 13 years and it still looks great!
Amazon sells some pieces

[Anonymous]

We have Wedgwood White and love it.

[Anonymous]

PSA - Was at homegoods in Rockville today and they had a bunch of Villeroy and Boch Anmut dinner plates for $5.99 and salad plates for $4.99. Unbelievable price!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got our plain white, everyday dishes at Crate and Barrel shortly after marriage 10 years ago. I think one of them may have a chip in it, but otherwise they look the same way they did when we picked them out in the store.

Ditto for me. We were also gifted a set of plates from that brand that does all the bright colors. I can't remember the name because we've never used anything but the mugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have Villeroy and Boch Anmut and love it. Plain white bone china that we use everyday - 6 years now. Very light weight, none have broken, no chips, no etching. You can usually find it on sale at Bloomingdale's.

I'm do too and I love it!!!
I've had it for 13 years and it still looks great!
Amazon sells some pieces

Are these slightly off white or is it just my screen?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a set of eight plain white plates from IKEA and they've held up really well. Less than two bucks a plate!

Have those too. Held up great!

[Anonymous]

Macy's Cellar. Very heavy. I've had for a decade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked out some stores over the weekend and tracked down some recs from this thread. Thanks for the input! I'm listing my impressions in case anyone else is shopping for dinnerware.

-V&B: not really feeling these in person but can't pin down why. Great deal at Bloomingdales though, at 50% off.

-Pottery Barn: lots of reviews that PB dinnerware is too heavy and also shows silverware marks, so didn't check these out in person.

-IKEA: used to have some plates from here and they developed hairline cracks.

-C&B: thought I would like Aspen, but the "foot"/ridge felt too high so it was uncomfortable to hold the plate in one hand. Would not like unloading and loading dishwasher. Maybe I just have small hands. The Everyday line actually was most appealing with the lower foot, and I like that they are porcelain. Will probably pick up 8 or 12 dinner plates, some bowls, and get cups/saucers and other items elsewhere.

-Corelle: still not a fan of most, but found some awesome looking entree bowls that have a more defined look. Would be great for serving pasta and stews and soups. Can't argue with the price! Target is sold out, so searching elsewhere. I remember eating from Corelle at grandma's and these dishes were very light but sturdy.

-Sur La Table: totally forgot about them but I love this store, so I will look around to see if they have some white dinnerware that would work well with the C&B dinner plates.

-WS: I didn't check them out because I've started to really dislike the shopping experience and service. Last two orders had issues and when I made a big All-Clad purchase here, they refused to honor the promotional deal after I sent in all the necessary forms. Should have stuck with SLT.

You can get Corelle on Amazon!

Corelle often costs more on Amazon than in-store.

There is a guge corelle store at the leesburg outlets. Every corelle product imaginable.