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The best of the best. Crème de la crème. My number one. This tee takes my top spot for the best white tee. It’s boxy without being too wide or short, and it’s thick enough to wear any bra underneath without feeling too heavy. Now that I’ve found it, I’ll never let it go.
Sizes: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
After begging dozens of friends for their recommendations, Leset’s Margo tee was the overwhelming answer. When I finally got my hands on one and tried it out, I immediately understood the hype. It’s crisp and perfectly tailored—plus, you can buy a two-pack on Amazon.
Sizes: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
After seeing this one on a friend’s social media, I had to send a DM inquiring where she got it. Enter this gem from Los Angeles Apparel. Slightly cropped, it has a perfectly shrunken boyfriend fit. And with a $22 price tag? I’ll take 10.
Sizes: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
Anine Bing tops the list for Meg Donohue, associate fashion commerce editor, who says she heard about this shirt from a fashion insider claiming it can be worn even with black bras. Can you imagine?!
Sizes: XXS-XL
Material: Cotton
Oh, baby! This fitted tee from Helsa is soft, stretchy, and clings to all the right places. I recommend this style if you like to wear your shirts tucked in, love bodysuits, or plan to style your new shirt with baggy pants.
Sizes: 2XS-XL
Material: Cotton, spandex
Don’t underestimate the basics. Digital director Claire Stern Milch calls these unassuming Hanes tees her go-to choice for their classic fit, quality construction, and of course, unbeatable price point.
Sizes: S-XXL
Material: Cotton
This one is a favorite of Dale Arden Chong, senior fashion commerce editor. According to her, it’s the Goldilocks of thickness. It comes with free embroidery and is size-inclusive, too.
Sizes: 2XS-3XL
Material: Cotton
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What Makes The Best White Tee
- It depends on your preferences. Do you like a shirt that’s thick and structured? Are you ok with something sheer if it’s supremely soft to the touch? Your priorities—including what kind of bra-wearer you are!—really dictate which top is best for you.
- High-quality, durable cotton is a must. Lots of T-shirts are blended with modal or elastane for a bit of stretch and softness, however, the key ingredient to look for is good, old-fashioned cotton.
- Let’s talk color; there’s so much variation within “white.” I lean towards off-white hues that give my look a more worn in, vintage look. but you might prefer prefer classic, crisp white. If you’re torn between the two, opt for both. You can never have too many in your closet, and two slightly different tees can create completely different ensembles.
- Finding a T-shirt that fits your proportions is make-or-break here. Try different cuts, such as boyfriend, baby, and boxy silhouettes, to find exactly what works for you and your figure.
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