For years I've had a nylon liner and then a cotton poly or all poly outer curtain. Get something easy care, not something that needs ironing. That means at least part polyester. I had a gorgeous all cotton lace shower curtain, very pretty lily of the valley embroidered pattern, but it needs ironing. I am loathe to wash it and when I do it often sits in the ironing pile and I end up just using the white liner.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls. They have really good prices on shower curtains.

Well, I have one that I love from Anthropologie. But I also have one I love from Target! I've had a couple really nice ones from Garnet Hill too.

You might also try Wayfair.

Yes, I do think you need a liner, but they're cheap. I buy mine at Target and just replace them when they get grungy.

Anthropologie)))

(I had a few. You might want to try eBay for these-some people there think they're the store lol, and even seem to have an upcharge))..but some have better prices, or don't need it anymore or it's slightly used..I had a new one, and an eBay one, and loved both of them,..and an eBay one was third the price of the new though by no means less interesting, and even more sophisticated I'd say. )

Right now I had to find another shower curtain though(new house) and nothing I saw in Anthropologie was quite right.

So bought one on Wayfair, after long contemplation..the contemplation was so long because you won't believe it but it's significantly more expensive than Anthropologie..crazy, I know..but I needed a certain color..to work with the only bath we didn't redo..and that's not an easy space.

But while I was looking I saw quite a few contenders..they weren't exactly cheap but weren't very expensive either. Wayfair bought everybody they could buy..they carry a lot..pages upon pages of shower curtains. Great service and return policy on most products.

Another place to check if you like Anthro-Urban Outfitters..Anthropologie's younger sister so to say. They cater to younger population, so cheaper prices...not the same quality but you can find decent too.

ModCloth usually carries a couple..some are too cutesy, but they change their merchandise..maybe worth looking from time to time.

Yes, you need a shower liner, unless the curtain specify otherwise.

For example Marimekko ones are cool if you're into their style..and the quality is so high you don't actually need a liner. They might not be fabric per se but will feel like one

I bought a coated tablecloth from them, found it on FinnStyle I think..for the backyard..boy all the other ones would be destroyed by now, color changed, etc. This thing holds like I haven't seen before. It also feels like it's a real deal.

So if you're into more modern styles(including trees and flowers))-check these guys out too. Marimekko. Crate and Barrel carries some of their bedding I think(which I also have from eBay and can attest to an excellent quality)

Matouk makes a couple of lovely plain pique shower curtains. I use mine with a plastic liner. I think mine was about $100 but that was a few years ago.

I only use the no hook /hookless type now and they have a snap in liner fabric or plastic. I prefer fabric. It also has a mesh top which allows air flow so no flying sticking shower curtains. I usually buy mine at Bed bath and beyond. Price is very reasonable. They come in solids, various fabrics and patterns.

Examples

https://www.google.com/search?q=no+hook+shower+curtains&oq=no+hook+s&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l3.6283j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

I have a white waffle-like weave from Walmart....got the liner there also.

I just checked out the shower curtains at anthropologie. They are gorgeous! Honestly, I don't think you will find anything you like better. I would just sign up on their email account, save a little, and buy when your favorite goes on sale or you get a discount code.

I got my shower curtain from Overstock. They have a range of prices, and when I let my daughter vote for her favorite, of course it was the most expensive (still cheaper than Anthropologie). But there were options at lots of price points, and about a zillion choices.

Yes, get a liner.

There are a lot of custom shower curtains on Etsy. I would check there.

I just bought a discontinued but new Anthropologie ruffled linen curtain on Ebay at half the retail price. I use a clear plastic liner inside the tub.

Curtains come in different lengths so make sure your liner is the same length or slightly shorter than the outside fabric curtain.

That reminded me..another reason for my abnormally expensive Wayfair-sourced shower curtain is its longer, non-standard length..I think it's 84 inches instead of 72?

I did check other non-standard length options..they were very expensive too, even though slightly cheaper..I think I checked RH, Couychi (this one I ordered actually to see whether it works, it was beautiful I must say..they have this gorgeous linen,simple, understated designs yet truly gorgeous), custom made on Etsy (that would be slightly more expensive though but I wanted bells and whistles, whether in fabric, design, or both. And yet I needed it to be fairly neutral)

aprilneverends,

(Off topic-sorry OP), but I have another idea for a non-standard length for you whenever you eventually need it. I needed a 96" length one for my dd's bathroom-talk about a nightmare. I basically had just a few limited plain ones to purchase or bite the bullet for a custom one on etsy which would run close to $200. However, I saw the exact style I wanted at our Ballard Design outlet and purchased 2 for $30. Then I found a seamstress who sewed them together at the perfect place. Voila! A semi-custom shower curtain for $55 total.Obviously, your pattern has to work or it will look mismatched, but in my case it did.

Thanks to everyone for all your ideas! I'm looking into the recommended sites, some of which are new to me.

I do like the sites with a smaller selection. I get scrolling fatigue when I'm on Overstock and Wayfair. So far my favs are on Urban Outfitters (who knew?).

BTW That's a great idea, mom2sulu!! 96" sure seems long. Luckily for me we have a tension rod that can go any height.

I was going to recommend Urban Outfitters, because they have the same parent company as Anthro, so a very similar aesthetic. Also try Target.

Definitely a liner, and go for polyester rather than vinyl because it hangs/feels better.

I purchased an extra-long one from RH and like the look and quality. However, I have seen many I've liked at World Market, Target and Home Goods. Ikea is also an option. Good luck!

I forgot about Cost Plus World Market. They do have pretty shower curtains.

I second the suggestion you got to check TJMaxx and Marshalls, possibly Ross for curtains. I found a greek key patterned one there that I love and also a waffle white one. Nylon or polyester liners are also inexpensive at one of those places. Frankly I find many of those on Anthropologie's website overpowering and certainly not worth those prices for something I'd surely tire of, but my taste may be much calmer.