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Need suggestions

Georgiagrama — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:02:28 GMT

I am a 70+ lady who loves a white tee shirt. For years I've purchased nice cotton tee shirts from Land's End with no problem.

The problem now that I need a new, fresh supply is that every one I've purchased lately you can clearly see my bra through it.

Now, I'm not a prude, but I am older and chunkier and I noticed the last time I wore my latest purchase that I got some rather amused looks (for lack of a better word) and I was terribly self conscious the rest of the day. (It was at an elementary school function which even made it worse)

Does anyone have a suggestion for a white tee shirt that you cannot completely see through?

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SouthernBee — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:07:58 GMT

@Georgiagrama : Sorry no help. For the reasons you mentioned decided to give up white shirts.

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Georgiagrama — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:10:39 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Georgiagrama : Sorry no help. For the reasons you mentioned decided to give up white shirts.

@SouthernBee It looks like that might be my only solution as well. It's very discouraging, especially living in the South with summer coming on fast.

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NickNack — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:11:28 GMT

@Georgiagrama Talbots has nice t-shirts.

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turtle52 — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:14:04 GMT

Try JC Penney St. John's Bay tees. The cotton is thick and they are very reasonably priced. They also wash and wear very well.

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cotton4me — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:17:35 GMT

I find LLBean Tees to be heavier than Lands End.

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Georgiagrama — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:24:15 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
@Georgiagrama Talbots has nice t-shirts.

@NickNack I did check Talbots. Someone asked if the cotton crew neck tee was see thru. At least the customer service representative answered truthfully that it was.

But, I thank you for the suggestion.

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Georgiagrama — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:26:46 GMT

@turtle52 wrote:
Try JC Penney St. John's Bay tees. The cotton is thick and they are very reasonably priced. They also wash and wear very well.

@turtle52 You know, I had forgotten all about the St. John's Bay tees. When my girls were growing up, that's the only place we shopped, and you are right, they used to be outstanding.

Hope that hasn't changed. Thank you!!!

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candyagain — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:34:22 GMT

Like a previous reply I buy my white T-shirts from LL Bean. They are not see-through. I prefer the crew neck Pima cotton tee but the LL Bean tees are very nice, too.

The pima cotton tees are a little dressier with a thin binding around the neck. The LL Bean tees are heavier with more of a standard T shirt neck.

There are some nice colors as well as white, both dark and pastels.

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Janey2 — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:18:20 GMT

Issac Mizrahi, Chico's

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sceniccoast — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:23:41 GMT

@Georgiagrama

I agree with @cotton4me .. LL Bean is a great suggestion. Their "Ts" are top quality. If in doubt, you can ask the Representative when you call. Good luck.

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OCG — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:29:29 GMT

I don't think there's a great selection left now, but I got a white tee from Macy's. It's a cotton crew neck (but not a high or tight neck) from Karen Scott & it's a nice fit and definitely not see through. Hope you find a shirt that fits your needs.

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Nancy Drew — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:31:51 GMT

Isaac Mizrahi Pima cotton are very nice.

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qbetzforreal — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:37:48 GMT

I believe Walmart carries Hanes Beefy weight tshirts

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Desertdi — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:45:06 GMT

If you wear underwear that is the same color as your skin, it will not show through your clothing

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Zernia Rose — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:51:27 GMT

Try Land's End and LLBean shirts in pique cotton. Pique seems to offer more coverage and they seem to be a heavier weight.

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KarenQVC — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:45:35 GMT

If in doubt wear a white tank under. Good luck.

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decaf — Fri, 21 May 2021 04:17:47 GMT

I didn't believe this until I tried it. A red bra shows the least under a white T (or any really light color top), even less than a nude color bra. You can Google this, it's true!

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gertrudecloset — Fri, 21 May 2021 04:24:53 GMT

You might want to try Eddie Bauer too. Good reviews on their website that say white is non see through.

Good prices.

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Desertdi — Fri, 21 May 2021 09:50:22 GMT

The article I read says, "fairly well". I'm NOT going to experiment.