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The Best White Tees for Every Occasion, According to Editors and Experts
Every closet needs at least one white t-shirt, and we've found nine options to satisfy any style.
Is there any wardrobe item more timeless than a white t-shirt? We think not. Decade after decade, the white tee has stood the test of time, and for good reason: it's super versatile, provides a clean base, and can pair seamlessly with all sorts of layers and bottoms. On the downside, white t-shirts are susceptible to stains and dullness, which means you need to replace your stock every few years—and we bet that's precisely what brought you to this page. Whether you like a baggy, cropped fit or prefer to lean a little more Danny Zuko, we rounded up a few recommendations for the best white tees on the market today, sourced from the Well+Good team and a professional costume designer for television and film.
The best white tees, at a glance
- Staff pick: Uniqlo Crew Neck T-Shirt, $15
- Best cropped: Gap Organic Cotton VintageSoft Cropped T-Shirt, $25
- Best baggy: Comfort Colors Adult Tee, $15
- Best boxy: Buck Mason Pima Boxy Crew, $45
- Best (longer) boxy: Everlane Box-Cut Tee in Essential Cotton, $38
- Best fitted: Quince Stretch Cotton Jersey Fitted T-Shirt, $20
- Best v-neck: Perfectwhitetee Hendrix T-Shirt, $78
- Best cap-sleeve: Kotn Women's 90's Tee, $45
- Best button-down: Athleta Paradise Oversized Short Sleeve Top, $99
Shop 9 of the best white tees
Staff pick: Uniqlo Crew Neck T-Shirt
$15
When the Slack went out requesting the W+G team's favorite white tees, the overwhelming winner was this crew-neck pick from Uniqlo. It's made from 100 percent heavyweight cotton and perfectly toes the line between fitted and roomy. The mid-length means you can wear it loose, or tuck it in for a more polished look. Best of all, it's only $15.
Sizes: 2XS-2XL
Other colors: 11
Best cropped: Gap Organic Cotton VintageSoft Cropped T-Shirt
$25
"I actually love this cropped t-shirt from Gap with high-waisted jeans," says W+G Head of Content Amy Eisinger. With a straight, boxy fit and a high crop that hits above the waist, this organic cotton tee is a summertime staple waiting to happen. Plus, it's available in an extensive size range that includes sizes for petite and tall folks, which is really helpful in a cropped style.
Sizes: 2XS-2XL in regular, tall, and petite
Other colors: 14
Best baggy: Comfort Colors Adult Tee
$15
The first time I donned a Comfort Colors t-shirt, I immediately pulled it off to looked at the tag and find out the brand. To my *delight* I learned that these extremely comfortable, baggy-yet-cute, 100 percent cotton tees are super inexpensive. The crew neck sits just right, and the sleeves are a great length. And, if you love it, Comfort Colors makes this cut (and many other basics) in a slew of solid colors.
Sizes: S-4X
Other colors: 20+
Best boxy: Buck Mason Pima Boxy Crew
$45
This Buck Mason pick comes from my costume designer friend, Jessica Leslie, who just worked on "The Four Seasons" (she dressed Coleman Domingo, so you know she's good). It's made from soft, 120 GSM Supima cotton, which means it's a nice, mid-weight, and has a shorter, boxy fit.
Sizes: XS-2XL
Other colors: 5
Best (longer) boxy: Everlane Box-Cut Tee in Essential Cotton
$38
If the above option is a little too short for your liking, here's another boxy pick from Eisinger. Everlane's Box-Cut tee is one of the brand's best-selling pieces (they've literally sold over one million, which is a pretty good sign IMO) thanks to its versatile length and roomy fit. In addition to basic white, it comes in a ton of colors and has an extensive size range—you can even get this tee with a pocket if that's your jam.
Sizes: 2XS-3XL
Other colors: 20+
Best fitted: Quince Stretch Cotton Jersey Fitted T-Shirt
$20
Into the fitted look? This crew-neck jersey tee from Quince has plenty of stretch for a form-fitting silhouette. It's made from a soft, lightweight blend of organic cotton and spandex, making it great for layering or tucking into a skirt or pants. And, as with everything from Quince, the price is right.
Sizes: XS-XL
Other colors: 2
Best v-neck: Perfectwhitetee Hendrix T-Shirt
$78
Yes, this is a pricier white t-shirt—but if you know you want to buy from a women-owned, California-based company that makes really great tees, you'll want to check out this recommendation from Leslie.
The Hendrix tee from Perfectwhitetee is lightweight, boxy, and has a semi-sexy deep V. It's super soft and slightly oversized to hit just below the hips—low-rise pants lovers, you're covered!
Sizes: XS-XL
Other colors: 18
Best button-down: Athleta Paradise Oversized Short Sleeve Top
$99
I'm actually wearing this button-down as I write this sentence. It's part of Athleta's Paradise collection and, while I expected it to be somewhat luxe based on the price point, I was fully unprepared for how comfortable this shirt would be.
The Oversized Short Sleeve Top is, well, oversized, and made with a linen flax material that reads like linen but has a bunch of stretch. It's also really breathable and quick-drying, so you don't need to worry about getting a little sweaty in it or getting caught in the rain.
Sizes: 2XS-XL
Other colors: 1
Best cap-sleeve: Kotn Women's 90's Tee
$45
90's kids, rejoice! If you love the nostalgia of a capped sleeve, you'll appreciate this fitted tee from Kotn. It's another recommendation from Leslie, and has a cute ribbed fabric (again, so 90's). The longer length makes it great for tucking in or wearing at the waist, and it has a little bit of stretch thanks to a blend of cotton and spandex.
Sizes: XS-2XL
Other colors: 2
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