Just Uniqlo. No Muji

I’m with you bro, and if some of you care to read let me explain why below.

Years ago I was intrigued as to why Steve Jobs is always seen in black shirt and jeans (although Issey Miyaki designed them).

Apparently he does that that because of simplicity, he does not want to wake up figuring out (& wasting time) what to wear.

I thought about adopting it at my work place, but found it a little drastic, but gradually I went for the polo shirt & jeans look at the office (I worked in tech so that's easy). Same dark blue jeans but my polo shirts have neutral colours.

Now that I'm retired, I threw out most of my clothes from my work days. I wanted to simplify more.

I remember reading a tweet from Paul(ine) Tan who mentioned that he buys his black cotton t-shirts from Shopee (and they cost less than RM10). If you see his photos he is always in a black t-shirt, and yes those cost less than RM10.

I liked this idea so I went to Shopee and bought a few cotton tshirts that all cost less than RM15 each. You can choose from 160gm, or the thicker quality ones that 220gm. Thicker means they last longer, but can also mean that they are hotter to wear in this malaysian weather. I chose the 180gm ones.

I found one that I liked (the cutting, texture) so I bought 5 in black and 5 in white. They are now my daily wear as a retired man, paired along with my shorts (Banana Republic/Muji ones which I bought years ago and still good today).

All in all I spent a total of about RM100 for those t-shirts, and they have served me well so far. I think they'll last me a year at least (not sure yet - I only purchased them 3-4 months ago), so every year I'll only spend RM100 for t-shirts.

I used to like lululemons for my activewear (golf & yoga), but now I'm just as happy buying off activewear off shopee. They too cost me less than RM20/piece.

So TS, if you're not into brands, maybe this is something you can consider? Honestly people don't give a hoot about what brand you wear, took me a while to realise this. All my new stuff have no brand markings and it's not like anyone notices.

As for boxers/underwear, I buy H&M's Xtra Life short trunks. I find them pretty comfortable (made with cotton+lycra), and as the name suggests they last very long. H&M is on Shopee so I usually buy only when there's a sale.

This post has been edited by Lembu Goreng: Jul 28 2024, 08:26 PM

Ohh, have I not taken notice of any issue? Care to share

Yeah, I’ve noticed it too, even stuff that used to be decent feels thinner now.

This post has been edited by jimkayle: Sep 23 2025, 06:45 AM

want thick fabric? look at 7Dayz punya clothes lo.

I only buy when 19.90

i see / bought before 14.90 , some really ugly shirt but seriously good deal if you don't mind design and need a good t-shirt

pakai kerja one.... later the design also got grease mark
buy pink kaler later become black also

Nowadays i just go to HLA to buy my shirts. RM49 and quality is good.

Uniqlo also expensive unless got offer.

for tees & polos, i always go for Uniqlo and HLA. Recently more towards HLA, their quality very good and super smooth the materials.

for jeans, it will be Pull & Bear, Zara or Levis

Lembu Goreng can share the Shopee link for the t shirts that you bought with good quality?

Even expensive t shirt bought from Uniqlo has a funky smell when I start to sweat.

BTW can anyone recommend where to buy thick cotton round neck t shirt, I need thick cotton cos of my pointy nipples. Shopee got ?

Uniqlo quality is bad too nowadays

Very bad the quality & the texture feels like cheap cotton not premium at all

Is it? I bought a few clothes and pants there, still looking good after 2 years

costs of materials and all getting more expensive.. so suppliers cut corners here and there.... this is the norm now... lagi got stupid trump tarrif lagi teruk

pasar malam tshirt quality better hahaha

Those oversized style t-shirts have thick cotton to maintain the boxy shape. Can look for those but is a bit pricey. I think Lotus also got sell local brand oversized tee.

Agreed again. Uniqlo quality nowadays is very bad. Price also expensive

Great will go Lotus look look. Thanks

long time i bought their pants, those string thread tore a bit less than 1 year

but their airism, sock good tho