Best Camis on a Budget: Reader Advice
Camisoles are the kind of versatile piece that every budget fashionista should have in her wardrobe—you need one in black, one in white, one in off-white, and then any other colors that grab you. They’re good for under jackets, sweaters, button down shirts, v-neck tees, or layering up with shorts to stay cool this summer. Best of all? They can usually be found on the cheap. Still, quality and fit varies, and with a cami, fit is pretty important. We’ve found that Aeropostale can actually be a good source, with camis in a multitude of colors currently just $9.99 each (and Angela picked up a bunch this Spring for 5 bucks apiece on the clearance rack). But we’re wondering, where do you buy camis for less, especially for curvier/plus size girls? Do tell.
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June 5, 2008 livesinwoods wrote:
They are not extremely budget friendly, but camis from Soma Intimates are awesome for the curvy girls. They have elastic grips at the bottom that keep everything in place - NO MATTER WHAT. They are a godsend.
June 5, 2008 beachmusic7 wrote:
Jessica London (www.jessicalondon.com) and probably Chadwicks.com have camis and tanks in plus sizes. Their quality is usually pretty good.
June 5, 2008 sharoncorina wrote:
The camis at J.Jill are fabulous. They have a wide strap cami (way more comfortable than the lingerie straps when layering) with a shelf bra—they launder and wear well, too.
June 6, 2008 KBAM wrote:
I have a hard time finding camis that come up high enough. I mean, I don’t need a turtleneck, but if I’m layering for work, I really don’t want to be flashing cleavage (such as I have. :P) Also, does anyone else hate how so many camis have that useless bra in them? It doesn’t support, and it tends to give me uni-boob. So if anyone knows of a source of higher-necked, non-shelf bra camis, please share!
June 6, 2008 Tolmsted wrote:
Try Old Navy - lots of styles, sizes & colors!
June 6, 2008 sarai wrote:
I also find the shelf bra a bit annoying; I found them perfectly acceptable as a less-endowed teenager, but since I reached DDs, they don’t do a thing for me. I still wear them, just with a regular bra underneath for actual support.
I’ve noticed Chadwick’s camis tend to have a slightly higher neckline than others.
June 7, 2008 Mally333 wrote:
For camis, especially ones with a higher neckline, or for women who need actual support for their bust, try Norm Thompson. They have an underwire built in. They go from 32B-42DD in most cases.
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June 4, 2008 sonjers1221 wrote:
forever21 has cheap ones from 3.80 and up in stores and i think they have them online too.