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Solid White Tops - Am I the Only One?

wilma — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:27:54 GMT

Do you wear a lot of solid white tops this time of year?

I don't wear solid white tops very often. When I do, I rarely wear them on their own. Many are too sheer and see through. Even with a bra close to my skin tone, I feel a bit exposed. 😱 I tried putting a camisole or tank top under them, but I didn't like the way the 2 layers felt or looked.

I usually end up layering my solid white tops under pullover sweaters, cardigans, jackets, or blazers when I wear them. That's more my style, but still, not my favorite look. Many times, I change my mind, take off the white top, and wear a different top in a color or print.

When the trend of wearing plain white tees under blazers started years ago, I thought that might be a contemporary look for me. It would allow me to wear the blazers I love in a more casual way. Well, I tried, but I didn't like the look at all. I felt totally underdressed. I think a plain white tee reminds me of men's undershirts, and I felt like I wasn't completely dressed. 🥴

I shouldn't buy anymore white tops since I don't wear them often, but I bought a new white button front short sleeve blouse with embroidery on sale a couple weeks ago. 🙄 I guess I keep thinking I will find the perfect white top to wear on its own in the summer heat. Time will tell if I end up wearing it, or if it just sits in my closet like the other solid white tops I rarely wear. Might be time to let them all go. 🤔

Anobody else feel this way about solid white tops?

Maybe I'm just "different". That's ok. I'm a firm believer in "Wear what you love, and ignore the rest."

I hope Everyone has a Wonderful Week! 🌈

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Tag2020 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:29:59 GMT

I love a simple white tee!

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Redshoes07 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:37:22 GMT

I usually wear a cotton camisole under all my tops. If my white top is a little thin, it's not a issue.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:41:55 GMT

Yes ... mostly solid white tops. They are a wardrobe staple for me (along with black tops).

I'm wearing one right now with dark indigo jeans. I have summer weight and winter weight. I have them in lots of different fabrics, but none of the fabrics are sheer (my bras are all flesh colored). White is one of my "good" colors.

If you open my closet door - you'll see about four feet of hangers with white tops .... sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve, crew neck and turtleneck.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:45:55 GMT

I don't think I even own a solid white top. I'd just get a stain on it. I have one buttondown white stripe shirt if needed. It's narrow stips of variations of white, so not s solid one-color white. I also don't own any white pants for the same reason.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:48:50 GMT

I like a good solid white tee or top.

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lynnie61 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:57:44 GMT

I love a solid white crisp top. Stains and normal wear, I replace every year or two. Wear at least one or two per week.

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Janey2 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:59:35 GMT

My go to summer top is white. I have many, many white tops. I like a good button down white shirt. If the top is sheer I wear a camisole under it. Each shirt is slightly different in material and style.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:01:58 GMT

I forced myself to wear a white top/t-shirt recently. I had not worn one in YEARS. Since I have a few, I should wear them once in awhile. I guess I think they just make me look bigger, and I don't need any help with that. I think they look nice on other women though.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:04:10 GMT

@wilma I don't purchase white tops. I don't think I look good in them. I tend toward off white, ecru, etc.

There is always so much talk about the crisp, white button down tops being a staple for every wardrobe. This has never been my mantra. When I have tried them on, I always felt like a pharmacist or doctor...lol. I have seen them on others and it looks fine.

I have tried on T shirts with blazers and couldn't get the look I wanted. I tend to wear tanks under a blazer.....but not white.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:04:20 GMT

White tops create too much laundry. I can't wear one twice as I always mange to dribble , drip food or drink or get fine black dog hair on mine. I rarely wear w hite, too many pretty colors.

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RollTide2008 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:06:28 GMT

I love a solid white top. I almost always wear a Spanx cami anyway.

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Snicks1 — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:12:51 GMT

I have a few solid white tees, but I don't wear them often. In the summer heat, I don't want to wear another layer, so normally I only wear one in the less hot/humid seasons.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:14:07 GMT

White with the klutz I am ha. Years ago I had the greatest waffle weave white top and every time I wore it I got something on it. I do not think I own anything solid white

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wilma — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:20:24 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't think I even own a solid white top. I'd just get a stain on it. I have one buttondown white stripe shirt if needed. It's narrow stips of variations of white, so not s solid one-color white. I also don't own any white pants for the same reason.

@Icegoddess

Looks like you, I, and a few others are in the minority on not wearing or having many white tops. I understand your concern about stains on white. I own one pair of white jeans and one white jean short. I don't wear them very often either. I do have some printed tops with white mixed with other colors. I wear those in the summer.

Have a Good Day!

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ROMARY — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:19:14 GMT

Solid white tops/shirts brighten my face.

I wear two or three white cotton tees in the Summer, depending on the temperature.

White shirts and blouses:

A big 'yes'.

Any time of the year.

They 'crisp up' outfits without a lot of thinking.

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wilma — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:19:15 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@wilma I don't purchase white tops. I don't think I look good in them. I tend toward off white, ecru, etc.

There is always so much talk about the crisp, white button down tops being a staple for every wardrobe. This has never been my mantra. When I have tried them on, I always felt like a pharmacist or doctor...lol. I have seen them on others and it looks fine.

I have tried on T shirts with blazers and couldn't get the look I wanted. I tend to wear tanks under a blazer.....but not white.

@tends2dogs

I like off white & ecru too. I also like shades of cream & ivory.

I own one crisp white button down shirt. I don't wear mine often. I totally understand your preference for a color or printed tanks under blazers and jackets. I just like that better than a solid white tank or tee.

Have a good day!

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twinsister — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:20:03 GMT

Yes - I do love and wear white tops and tees often.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:23:36 GMT

My closet is full of my favorites: Solid white, black and navy t-shirts and tops. I love a lot of white in summer (it's hot here), black, or navy in cooler weather.

I own very few of any other color, or print. Those I have, I rarely wear, unless it's for some special occasion. Like red for Christmas, J4, or orange for Halloween, etc.

I'm sure some would say my attire is predictable and boring. But, I like these basic colors so much, that when I wear lively colors, or prints, I feel like a clown...LOL.

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AuntG — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:28:31 GMT

Not a fan of white tees but I like white button down shirts. A poster once mentioned some tees she got from Amazon which were cooling. My DH is wearing the burgundy one I bought him, and I'm in my blue one. With today's heat, I don't want to layer anything.