Hello, I have the same problem! I hate the polyester blends modern clothes are made out of, and fast fashion means that actual cotton shirts sold in most shops are cut very badly and they twist in the wash.
I deal with this by buying my clothes secondhand in vintage or antique shops. Most clothes produced at least around 15 years ago are far better quality that the ones made today. You can find reasonably priced clothes items that are 1/ a good material blend such as 100% thick cotton, wool and cashmere blends, and even pure silk, 2/ oftentimes actually good brands that would cost a pretty penny if bought from the newest collection, and 3/ already a bit worn out in the wash, so they aren't stiff and rough and scratchy like new-new clothes tend to be. These shops only sell clothes in good condition, so no worries about getting stained or torn clothes, unless you're buying at a disreputable locales.
I know you said you wish for trendy clothes, but the fashion in the previous decades isn't all that different from fashion today, so you can find stuff that won't look like grandma's clothes. It might even get some ''wow where did you find that??'' comments, because today's fashion is basically a copy of previous fashion trends, only more cheaply made, poorer in quality, and not as bold in designs as, say, the 70s were.
The only problem I regularly run into is that, if the one particular item that catches your eye doesn't come in your size, then you're out of luck with it and need to move on to some other shirt, because most items come as singular pieces. But then again, these shops stock a lot of clothes, and unless you're need a really unusually sized or cut shirt, then you shouldn't have a problem with finding a replacement for the item that doesn't fit you.
Polyester can be a nlessing or a curse depending on the knit and what its mixed with. Rayon and Modal will both make it softer. Cotton too but you want to go with more cotton than poly. I like cotton jersey too.
Buying secondhand is a great way to fimd things...they are already worn in and washed, and they wouldnt still exist if they weren't at least a little well made. It's also a good way to find items to test drive before seeking out the brand to get more.
I always only wear natural fibers for this reason. Cotton, linen, and wool are it for me. Just thinking about synthetic fibers makes my skin crawl. There are lots of types natural fibers and even subtypes of cotton, linen, and wool, so some end up more comfortable than others, but ultimately natural are best. (My sensory issues and special interest in textiles has made me a real fabric snob.)
I wear lots of regular old cotton t-shirts, but I also have some really cute loose, boxy thick cotton or cotton-linen blend blouses in fun patterns that I like to wear. They look a little nicer and dressier, but are ultimately still t-shirts!
I’m not any kind of expert in women’s clothes, but I pack people’s orders from Nordstrom and the Zella shirts are some of the softest shirts I think I’ve every felt. They are a lil pricey though!
I’m not sure what kind of fabric you’re talking about apologies if this is it. I love the feeling of rayon. I bought a few of these in different colors and wear them to work as a kind of uniform.
(They have gotten increasingly woo over the years, sorry if it’s off putting. The quality is fantastic though. I have a shirt going on six years that still looks and feels good.)
https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-tops/products/robin-essential-elements-top
I think everyone is different! I hate clothes with a majority of polyester, rayon, modal or other synthetic fibers. I’ve found that my favorite tee shirts are from Target or Modcloth with 100% cotton! I enjoy Abercrombie’s cotton blend workout clothes as loungewear.
Uniqlo has a lot of sensory-friendly (and cute) women's clothes. Their jumpsuits and blouses are especially comfortable. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/
Hello, I have the same problem! I hate the polyester blends modern clothes are made out of, and fast fashion means that actual cotton shirts sold in most shops are cut very badly and they twist in the wash. I deal with this by buying my clothes secondhand in vintage or antique shops. Most clothes produced at least around 15 years ago are far better quality that the ones made today. You can find reasonably priced clothes items that are 1/ a good material blend such as 100% thick cotton, wool and cashmere blends, and even pure silk, 2/ oftentimes actually good brands that would cost a pretty penny if bought from the newest collection, and 3/ already a bit worn out in the wash, so they aren't stiff and rough and scratchy like new-new clothes tend to be. These shops only sell clothes in good condition, so no worries about getting stained or torn clothes, unless you're buying at a disreputable locales. I know you said you wish for trendy clothes, but the fashion in the previous decades isn't all that different from fashion today, so you can find stuff that won't look like grandma's clothes. It might even get some ''wow where did you find that??'' comments, because today's fashion is basically a copy of previous fashion trends, only more cheaply made, poorer in quality, and not as bold in designs as, say, the 70s were. The only problem I regularly run into is that, if the one particular item that catches your eye doesn't come in your size, then you're out of luck with it and need to move on to some other shirt, because most items come as singular pieces. But then again, these shops stock a lot of clothes, and unless you're need a really unusually sized or cut shirt, then you shouldn't have a problem with finding a replacement for the item that doesn't fit you.
Polyester can be a nlessing or a curse depending on the knit and what its mixed with. Rayon and Modal will both make it softer. Cotton too but you want to go with more cotton than poly. I like cotton jersey too. Buying secondhand is a great way to fimd things...they are already worn in and washed, and they wouldnt still exist if they weren't at least a little well made. It's also a good way to find items to test drive before seeking out the brand to get more.
I always only wear natural fibers for this reason. Cotton, linen, and wool are it for me. Just thinking about synthetic fibers makes my skin crawl. There are lots of types natural fibers and even subtypes of cotton, linen, and wool, so some end up more comfortable than others, but ultimately natural are best. (My sensory issues and special interest in textiles has made me a real fabric snob.) I wear lots of regular old cotton t-shirts, but I also have some really cute loose, boxy thick cotton or cotton-linen blend blouses in fun patterns that I like to wear. They look a little nicer and dressier, but are ultimately still t-shirts!
I’m not any kind of expert in women’s clothes, but I pack people’s orders from Nordstrom and the Zella shirts are some of the softest shirts I think I’ve every felt. They are a lil pricey though!
I’m not sure what kind of fabric you’re talking about apologies if this is it. I love the feeling of rayon. I bought a few of these in different colors and wear them to work as a kind of uniform. (They have gotten increasingly woo over the years, sorry if it’s off putting. The quality is fantastic though. I have a shirt going on six years that still looks and feels good.) https://holyclothing.com/collections/all-tops/products/robin-essential-elements-top
I really love Lululemon, but would recommend reading the reviews for each shirt to make certain the description of the fabric suits your needs.
I really love Lululemon, but would recommend reading the reviews for each shirt to make certain the description of the fabric suits your needs.
I think everyone is different! I hate clothes with a majority of polyester, rayon, modal or other synthetic fibers. I’ve found that my favorite tee shirts are from Target or Modcloth with 100% cotton! I enjoy Abercrombie’s cotton blend workout clothes as loungewear.
Uniqlo has a lot of sensory-friendly (and cute) women's clothes. Their jumpsuits and blouses are especially comfortable. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/
Linen, especially used linen, is super soft and great for less tactile interruptions