Some of you asked me for advice on which brands to get for basics to be able to do the 5 Piece French Wardrobe thing. I think it’s different for everybody, but I do want to give some recommendations or tell you about my favorites.
Now the search for the perfect t-shirt is a hard one, but for me it has definitely come to an end. I have tried tons and tons of different brands in price ranges varying from only 5 euros up to 120. I thought I found the perfect one when I bought my grey T by Alexander Wang t-shirt, but I didn’t. The fit of those is perfect, but the quality kinda sucks for something that costs 80 euros. You have to wash them by hand and they get those plushy bobbles (don’t know the English word) on them after a very short while.
Also the ones from Acne look pretty good and you probably all know by now that I am a huge Acne fan, but I don’t like their t-shirts either. Also the fit is very good, but the hems get twisted and I hate that. Also the reason why I don’t buy H&M tees.
About a year and a half ago, I bought a white pocket t-shirt from COS for 25 euros. Not only the price is perfect (for me at least), also the fit and the quality is pretty damn good. The hems don’t get twisted and it still looks good after a lot of washes. That’s why I decided to get two new ones in white, one in black and one in lightgrey yesterday in Düsseldorf.
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Amy WROTE THIS 11:00 01/05/2012
I have the black tee from cos! Totally love it; it's perfect.
I do find the white tee too much see-through... so I'll only go with the grey & black one's from this label.
thanks for the heads up on the Alexander wang shirts; I was saving up to get one... not gonna do that anymore!
L. WROTE THIS 03:52 09/02/2011
plushy bubble - lint ;)
Rita WROTE THIS 21:33 08/02/2011
Wow. Thanks for the post it, I was trying everything but the cos ones are pretty good!
NinaN WROTE THIS 14:23 08/02/2011
Hei Sabrina!
Can I buy Cos t-shirts online? Love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
afterdrk WROTE THIS 14:50 08/02/2011
I don't think so, I'm sorry!
Floriane WROTE THIS 21:45 07/02/2011
I didn't think about COS, so thanks! (maybe American Apparel can be also a good alternative)
I think a good (or a perfect) basic can do your entire outfit (and I love yours).
annawithlove WROTE THIS 17:24 07/02/2011
this looks like ther perfect tee!
anne WROTE THIS 14:46 07/02/2011
alles wat je zegt klopt qua t-shirts en ervaringen die ik heb met H&M. heb nu een cos shirt aan, zit na een jaar een klein gaatje in en kreeg na een paar keer wassen wel van die bobbeltjes, toch heel erg fijn katoen en ze 'draaien' niet:)
Sandra WROTE THIS 14:10 07/02/2011
I'm also looking for the perfect basics... as I think the complement are the key of the looks!
these ones seem great... but a bit expensive for a basic for me.. my economy sucks right now in a very bad way :(
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Bibisfootprints WROTE THIS 01:34 07/02/2011
ive been looking for the perfect basic tshirt for ages so will defiantly give these a go..x
thanh WROTE THIS 01:14 07/02/2011
i live in the US. is there any way to purchase cos for me?
roos WROTE THIS 23:00 06/02/2011
ja die heb ik ook, echt geweldige shirts, ik ga die zwarte en grijze er ook ff bijkopen
Britney Mercedes WROTE THIS 22:38 06/02/2011
Leuk! Heb ook een paar nodig :(
thefashionguitar WROTE THIS 22:27 06/02/2011
Great tip! I totally agree on the A.W. tee quality. Now I live in London I have the luch that COS is available around the corner. Perfect for the basic tee indeed!!
xo thefashionguitar
Jojo WROTE THIS 20:38 06/02/2011
I think basics are great, but because I'm not someone who wears many basics, but loves patterned bits and bobs, I never get to buy simple t-shirts, have some tank tops in different colours, which all were one euro, they're no good quality, but I don't wear them much, so it doesn't matter.
angela WROTE THIS 20:30 06/02/2011
ik ben echt zo blij met deze post! Ik ben al heel lang op zoek naar het perfecte witte t-shirt! Ik heb ook een paar A. Wang shirts, maar wil geen witte daarvan omdat ik dan iedere week een handwas kan gaan doen!
Fashion gossip WROTE THIS 19:55 06/02/2011
I love H&M t-shirts! You can't miss with them! :)
Camilla WROTE THIS 19:08 06/02/2011
you should try a swedish brand called A.O. It's made together with ACNE ART DEPARTMENT.
It's a eco brand that makes basics tee's, shirts and underwear.
I sell it at my store and it's the only tee brand that I truly love.
http://aosverige.com/
Pauli R. WROTE THIS 19:03 06/02/2011
They're fabulous!
sue WROTE THIS 18:44 06/02/2011
Nice review!
Ik draag niet vaak T-shirt.. ben benieuwd hoe jij ze draagt.
@Anne: Er zit een COS in den haag, naast de mango. Ik ga daar ook maar even kijken :)
Laura WROTE THIS 18:39 06/02/2011
English word for plushy bobbles = pills... except we rarely use it as a now, it's more like, ugh my t-shirt is pilling!
chantal WROTE THIS 18:07 06/02/2011
wow goede tips, ik zoek ook al jaren naar de goede basics, die van cos heb ik nog nooit geprobeerd, maar eens proberen dan. Schijnt die witte door trouwens?
afterdrk WROTE THIS 19:30 06/02/2011
Nee de witte schijnt niet door!
Lisette WROTE THIS 17:51 06/02/2011
I usually buy basic shirts at Vila or Vero Moda. They fit me perfectly =)
▲ Lots of love, Lisette ▲
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Julie WROTE THIS 17:40 06/02/2011
great simple tees. Nice !
http://leblogmodedejulie.blogspot.com/
:)
Baoto WROTE THIS 17:33 06/02/2011
Mmm, ik heb denk ik ook wel zo'n t-shirt nodig. They sounds good!
Manon WROTE THIS 17:22 06/02/2011
Ze zijn echt super mooi!!
Elise WROTE THIS 17:01 06/02/2011
Zien er mooi uit! Ik koop mijn tanktops (draag eigenlijk geen t-shirts) gewoon bij H&M, omdat ik niet zo heel veel geld heb. Ik koop dan wel die van biologisch katoen, die blijven netjes, ook na een aantal keer wassen.
Nina Oliva WROTE THIS 16:09 06/02/2011
My quest for a good t-shirt hasn't come to an end yet. Maybe I should try the ones from COS =)
Vana WROTE THIS 16:07 06/02/2011
i've also been looking for the perfect tees for ages... gonna try those COS ones very soon! thank you for the advice :)
Samm WROTE THIS 16:03 06/02/2011
Ik moet ook echt gaan investeren in goede basics.
Ik word er gek van als goedkope tshirts snel gaan pluizen of krimpen.
Schijnt de witte erg door?
afterdrk WROTE THIS 17:12 06/02/2011
Nee de witte schijnt niet mega door! Eigenlijk helemaal niet zo.
Tasja WROTE THIS 15:51 06/02/2011
Definitely going to pay Cos a visit!
These really do look perfect :D
So thank you for sharing ^^!
x
laura WROTE THIS 15:36 06/02/2011
it really is a hell to try to find that perfect fitting plain t-shirt, i don't really love the acne's either, though some of the materials are somewhat nice. should give a try with those COS ones i guess ! thanks
laura WROTE THIS 15:36 06/02/2011
thankyouu
precies op het goede moment. aangezien mijne gingen pluizen en me kat met ze nageltjes in me enige goede tshirt heeft gezeten haha. je kan niet online shoppen he? ik kon het niet vinden..
vasilieva WROTE THIS 15:13 06/02/2011
these look pretty good, it gets freaking hard to find a perfect tee
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
dejoiss WROTE THIS 15:12 06/02/2011
Nice sharing, I love plain t-shirt also. :)
Dejoiss
❤
fedolain WROTE THIS 15:11 06/02/2011
Thanks for sharing!
xx.
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Annemerel WROTE THIS 15:04 06/02/2011
Thanks for sharing! Daar ga ik dan binnenkort maar een keer lekker splurgen, want ik ben nog steeds op zoek naar het perfecte witte shirt. Had bijna T by Alexander Wang gekocht, maar nadat m'n leggings na twee keer wassen al helemaal lelijk waren geworden ben ik daar maar niet aan begonnen..
camilla WROTE THIS 14:53 06/02/2011
that's so odd! I just bought the grey one last weekend, and I thought the exact same thing. They are so soft, not too baggy and are a perfect length.
Dreamy, I will definitely be going back for the black and white ones, I hope they maybe come up with a coloured one soon..
x
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Jony WROTE THIS 14:50 06/02/2011
Sabrina, bedankt voor de tip! Ik heb zelf ook h&m en asos t-shirts maar die van asos wordt op een gegeven moment ook pluizig ;)..misschien toch maar een x die van COS kopen!
Catita WROTE THIS 14:39 06/02/2011
I totally agree! Just by looking at the picture I recognized my white perfect COS t-shirt, also as you mention at a very reasonable price, quality and fit. Only if they wouldn't get so wrinkled after a wash! That is my only negative point, that I need to iron it or maybe it is just my washing machine that sucks! Can't wait to do a shopping spree next month in The Hague for COS! Any other suggestions Sabrina?
xoxo
Catita
STYLE CRUSH WROTE THIS 14:38 06/02/2011
love these tips! :)
Naomi WROTE THIS 14:33 06/02/2011
Oeps! Onderstaande reactie is van mij, niet van Tonje. Haar naam en e-mail stonden blijkbaar al ingevuld.
Tonje WROTE THIS 14:32 06/02/2011
Bedankt voor de tips, Sabrina! Dit komt precies op het goede moment, want mijn H&M T-shirts hebben inmiddels allemaal losse draadjes en gaatjes bij de zoom. Nu nog even een COS zoeken ;).
Ninna WROTE THIS 14:29 06/02/2011
Thank you so much for your t-shirt review. I have considered buying the A. Wang t-shirt for a while now, but after having read you review I will definitely try the COS ones instead.
caroline WROTE THIS 14:26 06/02/2011
If you ever go to Stockholm you should visit Filippa K. They have the best basics, u can have the same t-shirt for about 8 years! They never get worn out. Cost about 40 euros and its worth it.
Mode Junkie WROTE THIS 14:20 06/02/2011
i am wearing mine right now babe! such a good buy! ;)
Suzanne WROTE THIS 14:17 06/02/2011
goede tips!
Tessa WROTE THIS 14:16 06/02/2011
Heel fijn dit artikel, zoek al heel lang goede t-shirts. Snel meer een keer naar Den Haag dan maar. Zitten ze in het standaard assortiment?
Nathalie WROTE THIS 14:14 06/02/2011
Perfecte T-shirts zijn inderdaad moeilijk te vinden! Heb er niet één in mijn kast liggen helaas.. maar deze zijn wel heel mooi en inderdaad niet al te duur!
Esmee Noelle WROTE THIS 14:12 06/02/2011
Oke, op naar COS.
Xaviera WROTE THIS 14:10 06/02/2011
thanks for sharing and the effort!
Johanna WROTE THIS 14:09 06/02/2011
amazing! I confess, I have a HUGE closet full of beautiful garments but I don't have a basic, clean and simple white t-shirt!! How bad is this?
Anne WROTE THIS 14:08 06/02/2011
Waar kun je deze shirts allemaal kopen? Ze zien er namelijk erg mooi uit!
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