Since my last post, I actually tried all of the white tees that I mentioned. I thought I'd share my own particular findings in case they might be helpful in any way (or just for my own remembering). :) Each of these tees has some real ethical cred, so now I'm in it for the fit, feel, durability + cost.
Imogene + Willie :: While I like the shape of these tees, the fabric on the novel tee felt too heavy + loosely woven. It felt like it would lose it's shape + be a little too warm. It's also the priciest of all the tees I tried, so I'm not sad to rule it out. The fabric and stitching on the drop tee felt a bit delicate. I might consider the drop tee in the future, but for now I'm looking for something a bit more sturdy.
Buck Mason :: I was looking for white tees this time + found the slub easy to be too sheer. I could see the color + seaming of my nude bra through this tee. I do like the shape of these tees + think I might like one in navy when it restocks.
Le Bon Shoppe :: These are my winners. The weight of the tees from Le Bon Shoppe (I have a few of them in different styles) are a step above what is typically on offer these days. I like the stitched down neckline that doesn't flip + stretch over time. For me, the vintage boy is a front tuck tee + the little boy can be left untucked. I ordered the little boy tee one size larger than the vintage boy tee. I would prefer the sleeves to be less fluttery, but they are not a deal breaker. Oh, and I already have an everyday tee in white to round out my Le Bon white tee love. :)
I'm not happy about the miles these tees traveled back + forth...AND I want to find tees that I can be devoted to for a long time. I think I've found them. A few simple, white tees are making me very happy at the moment! :)
Love,
Jane
Imogene + Willie :: While I like the shape of these tees, the fabric on the novel tee felt too heavy + loosely woven. It felt like it would lose it's shape + be a little too warm. It's also the priciest of all the tees I tried, so I'm not sad to rule it out. The fabric and stitching on the drop tee felt a bit delicate. I might consider the drop tee in the future, but for now I'm looking for something a bit more sturdy.
Buck Mason :: I was looking for white tees this time + found the slub easy to be too sheer. I could see the color + seaming of my nude bra through this tee. I do like the shape of these tees + think I might like one in navy when it restocks.
Le Bon Shoppe :: These are my winners. The weight of the tees from Le Bon Shoppe (I have a few of them in different styles) are a step above what is typically on offer these days. I like the stitched down neckline that doesn't flip + stretch over time. For me, the vintage boy is a front tuck tee + the little boy can be left untucked. I ordered the little boy tee one size larger than the vintage boy tee. I would prefer the sleeves to be less fluttery, but they are not a deal breaker. Oh, and I already have an everyday tee in white to round out my Le Bon white tee love. :)
I'm not happy about the miles these tees traveled back + forth...AND I want to find tees that I can be devoted to for a long time. I think I've found them. A few simple, white tees are making me very happy at the moment! :)
Love,
Jane
