Where do I find athletic/slim fit t-shirts?

Post by **jacob** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:23 pm

Who knew it could be so hard?!
I'm looking for some _fitted_ t-shirts. Plain white.
My rudimentary searches yield either pricey sports-oriented shirts, graphic print shirts, or a million hits in regular sizing.

jzt83 · Post by **jzt83** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:34 pm

Old Navy undershirts are quite slim fitting. They come in packs of 2 for 10 bucks. I'm 5'9", weigh 140 and have a small build and the size small is tad too tight in the sleeves and across my shoulders. I'd imagine the size medium would fit perfectly. The fabric is surprisingly very soft and not scratchy like Hanes, Fruit of the Loom or other big box type shirts. Lastly, the "v" in the v-neck is actually quite shallow compared to other v-neck shirts.
American Apparel has decent slim fitting t-shirts but are pricey.

ICouldBeTheWalrus · Post by **ICouldBeTheWalrus** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:00 pm

The American Apparel t-shirt is pricey, but it's really nice quality, and it lasts a long time for a cotton t-shirt. I wear them in black almost every day.
I think this is about as cheap as you can get from them retail: http://store.americanapparel.net/2001pac7.html?cid=1092 (Here's the v-neck: http://store.americanapparel.net/2456pac7.html?c=White )
They also have some wholesale setup for businesses making printed t-shirts with them, but I don't know the details.

Redsted1 · Post by **Redsted1** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:36 pm

Thrift stores are hit or miss. Target has a shockingly good selection of clothing. In the last few years they have really stepped their game up--it looks good and the material is decent quality for the price point. I bought a couple of thermal shirts for $25 each and wore them all the time this past winter--people complimented them constantly. Weird, right?

jennypenny · Post by **jennypenny** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:16 pm

You didn't say how tall you are/what size you are, so two different suggestions...
I second the recommendation for Old Navy. 20% off with coupon code "ONSAVE20"

Men's shirts

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.d ... =673698012

If you're under 5'8", you might try the largest boys size. They're half the price of the men's sizes (4 for $8 with code)

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.d ... =677721012

They might have them in the store if you want to try them on. The website has a printable 20% coupon you could use.
My other recommendation is the Jockey store on ebay. Hit or miss, but the quality is good and I've gotten some great deals over the years. (I think Jockey calls their slim shirts "streamlined")

http://stores.ebay.com/Jockey-Direct-Cl ... p4634.m322

Jockey store

http://stores.ebay.com/Jockey-Direct-Closeouts

Post by **jacob** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:32 pm

6'2", 175lbs, chest 41", waist 33". The size disparity between the last two is the problem. T-shirts that are cut boxy (H-frame) or pyramid shaped (A-frame) tend to be way too wide/too much material in the waist---at least it feels like that to me. For regular sizes, the chest is the only place that fits.

jennypenny · Post by **jennypenny** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:15 pm

DH has the same problem (10" difference between chest and waist measurements). You need to buy shirts like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jockey-Classic- ... 6fc7df8bb1

and have DW take them in along the sides. I stitch a new seam from under the arm down to the waist (gradually taking in 2" on each side). You just need to use a stretch stitch and no-fray if you cut away the excess fabric instead of pressing it flat. Since (I'm assuming) it's meant to be an undershirt, you can cutaway most of the excess fabric, and then stitch the inside of the seam flat for comfort.

Post by **jacob** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:39 pm

The ebay jockey outlet looks like it may be the ticket, especially the "innovations" design (the 3D is a little too sporty for casual). Now I just have to wait for the color ...

jennypenny · Post by **jennypenny** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:50 am

ok, so is your post back? or was it there all of the time and I didn't see it?? (I'm on my second bottle of wine so either is possible

Delete it if you want to, I understood.

Dragline · Post by **Dragline** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:43 am

I am out of wine and rummaging around for other intoxicating beverages. All I can say is that you have the measurements of my 16 year old kid and I make him just wear my old shit. I can send you some if you are desperate.

dragoncar · Post by **dragoncar** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:36 am

Is there a reason you don't want to alter (dart) them? It's super easy, and probably not terribly noticeable on a white shirt.
Something like this: http://fashionomics102.blogspot.com/200 ... shirt.html