classic white shirt

Where can I find a classic collared, button-down, long sleeve white shirt that is 100% cotton NO SPANDEX? I bought one from J. Crew about 8 years ago that I love. But, I'm not as slim as I was back then.

It seems every shirt is a cotton/spandex blend. I can't stand wearing cotton/spandex blend on my upper body. I feel like the the fabric doesn't breathe and I get hot so easily.

Just a frame of reference, my style tends toward Gap, Banana, J. Crew, Old Navy.


Thanks!

[SuzySunshine]

Re: classic white shirt

I don't know what they're made of but noticed that J. Jill has some white shirts in their display window, several different styles - you might try them.

[DCJenn]

Re: classic white shirt

Try Lands End or Talbots.

Jenn

[Tenacious_D]

Re: classic white shirt

American Apparel makes the most comfortable T's...at least IMHO.

Re: classic white shirt

I have had really good luck with Thomas Pink shirts (they are really pricey, but hold up well).

I remember seeing a segment Martha Stewart did sometime last year on the “classic white cotton button down” and she suggested brooks brothers. I just googled quickly and found this:

http://www.cottoninc.com/PressReleases/?articleID=237

They suggest getting the men’s shirt in a 14½ neck; it will definitely be spandex free. You could also go with a Ralph Lauren (Polo). The inexpensive ones almost always have the horse (which might bother you), but I still a few that I wore as part of my high school uniform (and they look pretty nice).

[Vishenka69]

Re: classic white shirt

When you say "not as slim" do you mean you wear plus size? If not, then why not go back to JCrew? I would even go to the nearest outlets and check out JCrew, BR and Brooks Brothers. Plus Calvin Klein might also have something.

Re: classic white shirt

Does Eddie Bauer still have "business casual" line of clothing? That's another one I would suggest if they still have the clothing line.

Re: classic white shirt

When you say "not as slim" do you mean you wear plus size?

No, I don't wear plus sizes. I'm actually in the post-pregnancy, transitional (I hope) sizes. The last time I went shopping, J. Crew & J. Jill both had the spandex in their white shirts. Gap & Banana, too. Brooks Brothers is just not my style. Not to mention, the clothes are just way too expensive for me. (DH likes BB, though.) I'll have to take a look at Eddie Bauer. I don't want to spend a lot of money on clothes because I still have young kids smearing food and wiping their faces on me. I'm weaning my youngest DS so I told DH that I'd kind of like to start looking decent, heaven forbid stylish, again. :huh: (Emoticons added for oldest DD's benefit only. Daughter Over Shoulder)

[Vishenka69]

Re: classic white shirt

Here are some 100% cotton options.
Gap

JCrew


Ralph Lauren in Macys

Target