• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
  • Thanks John Elliott!

    Styleforum was one of the first digital communities to embrace John Elliott, and in recognition of that, John Elliott has extended to our comunuty a monthly discount to fans of the brand who engage here. Simply enter the code for SF-OCT-15

    Check out all of their new arrivals here

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Best Quality V-neck For Low Price

jpwatts

Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2012
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
Hey all,

I was curious as to where you guys go to purchase v-necks tees. That is, if you wear them. If not, where do you go to purchase your crewneck tees? If you don't wear those either then...I don't know.

Sadly, I am in college. That means that I try and get the best quality for the lowest price. Some of my favorite places to go are Banana Republic, J. Crew, or Land's End Canvas. If you don't like these stores, or are able to afford to shop at "better" places, let me again remind you that I do not have the funds to afford such "luxuries." I hope you remember that sometimes the name doesn't always mean quality...then again, most of the time it does. But it my case, I am trying to do what I can to look stylish among those who know of no such thing around campus.
 

NewYorkBuck

Senior Member
Joined
Dec 27, 2004
Messages
480
Reaction score
18
FWIW, just buy the cheapest 100% cotton t's you can find.

There are a lot of items in the SF world that are worth going long green on. Custom shirts for sure, good shoes, and at the high end a well made bespoke suit. I have purchased all of these items with seldom a regret. That said, I have never found it was worth the extra dollar going for top t-shirts, underwear, socks, or nightwear. I have bought Pantherella socks. They are no more comfortable or stylish than my Gold Toes, and I have found they dont last nearly as long. Same for Zimmerli underwear. Same for Derrick Rose nightwear. Cant give you one reason they cost about 10xs more than the department store stuff. Looks, feels, wears, and lasts almost exactly the same.
 

Gdot

Distinguished Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2011
Messages
5,247
Reaction score
297
I almost completely agree with you.

SOME pantherella or other upper end socks are visually superior to plain old gold toes. Meaning patterns, textures, weaves, etc. etc. And if that matters to you they are worth the extra pennies. I do agree that they won't last any longer, be any more comfortable etc. etc. than the better quality department store brands such as 'gold toe'. And if you are buying plain, unpatterned socks there is no real major difference between the old gold toes and the more expensive upper end brands.

Of course if you like cashmere, merino wool, etc. etc. you will have to pay for it.

Regarding t-shirts: Pure cotton t shirts vary greatly in terms of the weight of the fabric. Cheap ones are thin, thin, thin. they are thus less effective at absorbing perspiration - a big issue in my book.

Hi tech t-shirts are amazing in their ability to wick and evaporate moisture and thus are great for hot weather climates as they will actually keep you cooler than no t shirt at all.
 

Shiny

Senior Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2007
Messages
955
Reaction score
633
I think you should avoid brands like Hanes and fruit of the loom. They fit well initially, but over time shrink and wear down. I would go to a marshalls or TJ maxx and find undershirts that have a long tail. This ensures that they stay tucked in your pants. You'll probably pay $10-$15 for a 3 pack. They sell Jockeys, Polo, Calvin Klein. those are better than hanes.
 

ducatisteve

Member
Joined
Jun 10, 2010
Messages
23
Reaction score
0
RibbedTee classic v-necks are $18.50 for a 2 pack are not only some of the nicest undershirts on the market, they'll last quite a while too.
 

Bradford

Current Events Moderator
Joined
Mar 19, 2002
Messages
6,627
Reaction score
230
Assuming that we are talking about v-necks or crew necks that you wear as undershirts and not just by themselves, I would just buy a pack of Hanes at Sams Club. I've purchased plenty of them there and never had any issue with them shrinking or wearing down. Plus, if they do, buying another pack is still cheaper than what you would initially pay for some of the more expensive brands.
 

HLow

Senior Member
Joined
Aug 31, 2011
Messages
118
Reaction score
4
icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
not to mention cheap as @#$%^&

Uniqlo. Without a doubt. I buy these by the dozen when I travel to Japan.
 

jpwatts

Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2012
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
Uniqlo. Without a doubt. I buy these by the dozen when I travel to Japan.


I wish that they would start providing the ability for people like myself, people in the US, to purchase their clothing. I know they are expanding and my hopes should soon be answered, but, hopefully, they do it soon. Maybe they already have and I am just unaware...but at least when I have tried I have not been granted the option of 'purchase.'
 

jpwatts

Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2012
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
Uniqlo. Without a doubt. I buy these by the dozen when I travel to Japan.

I also like Uniqlo.
But I have notice something that is...problematic. Despite wanting to purchase their clothes, I don't think there is the option - as of yet. I know they are starting to expand, but, I believe, they do not ship to the US. This is true, correct?
 

wellers73

New Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2012
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Assuming that we are talking about v-necks or crew necks that you wear as undershirts and not just by themselves, I would just buy a pack of Hanes at Sams Club. I've purchased plenty of them there and never had any issue with them shrinking or wearing down. Plus, if they do, buying another pack is still cheaper than what you would initially pay for some of the more expensive brands.

What about t-shirts to be worn by themselves? I'm talking about a medium to heavier weight, solid color t-shirt that one would wear with jeans or chinos on a warm day. I used to always buy solid shirts from The Gap, but their quality seems to have dropped off.
 

stevent

Distinguished Member
Joined
Feb 16, 2010
Messages
9,564
Reaction score
1,483
Yeah Uniqlo when I'm in Japan. Otherwise any of the outlet stores and the 3 packs of Calvin Kleins
 

Bradford

Current Events Moderator
Joined
Mar 19, 2002
Messages
6,627
Reaction score
230

What about t-shirts to be worn by themselves? I'm talking about a medium to heavier weight, solid color t-shirt that one would wear with jeans or chinos on a warm day. I used to always buy solid shirts from The Gap, but their quality seems to have dropped off.


Probably not going to be a popular answer, but I like v-necks from Banana Republic.
 

Featured Sponsor

How Do You Feel About Pleated Trousers?

  • Love them, classic!

  • Occasionally, depending on the outfit

  • Prefer flat-front

  • Never wear them


Results are only viewable after voting.

Forum statistics

Threads
516,517
Messages
10,690,828
Members
227,440
Latest member
clovereddog
Top