Less Spandex in Summer Tops, Please, Designers! - Page 2

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

My favorite tees are 95/5; they are more form-fitting on me than 100 percent cotton, which usually hangs on me.

I don't think that 95/5 is necessarily less expensive than all cotton. And I wear my tees all year round without ever feeling overheated.

I also like that with just a few minutes on low in the dryer and then hanging them results in NO wrinkles.

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I prefer cotton blends or cotton when it's really hot and muggy outside. I like 1% or 2% spandex in my tops. I like a little stretch and Spandex does prevent wrinkles and creases.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@NanaLinda I agree with you. 2% or even 1% spandex is enough. You just want a little stretch. I don't feel like I am walking around like a human rubberband. lol

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Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@suzyQ3 wrote:
My favorite tees are 95/5; they are more form-fitting on me than 100 percent cotton, which usually hangs on me.

I don't think that 95/5 is necessarily less expensive than all cotton. And I wear my tees all year round without ever feeling overheated.

I also like that with just a few minutes on low in the dryer and then hanging them results in NO wrinkles.

@suzyQ3

I don't mind a little spandex either and I've never felt rubbery spandex?! And I'm quite the tactile shopper. The only rubbery thing I had was a scuba knit that could literally stand in the closet without a hanger! LOL it went back

But for those that don't like the spandex there is plenty of cotton out there for the summer. I recently picked up quite a few sleeveless cotton pieces

Edited to add that madewell, at Nordstrom, has some great whisper cotton tanks and tees. Very light weight and breathable