The Best White T-shirts, According to Fashion People

Material: 100 percent cotton | Sizes: XS–XL

A favorite among celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner, this best-selling T-shirt is absolutely worth the hype. It’s flattering yet thick enough to hold its shape and look seamless over my nude bras. The 100 percent cotton material and waist-length design strikes the perfect balance between casual and tailored, which makes this tee incredibly versatile — it looks just as good with jeans and sneakers as it does with a silk skirt and heels.

Material: 100 percent organic cotton | Sizes: XS-XL

The cut and fit of this shirt is similar to the one from Buck Mason below, but the cotton is stiffer and crisper. The sleeves are slightly flared and extra-long, which makes it feel more special than other white tees in my collection. It can be dressed up easily, and the crop is perfect for styling with high-waisted jeans and trousers. I’m not going to tell you it’s absolutely worth $230, but it’s a very solid white T-shirt and I find myself reaching for it at least once a week.

Material: 100 percent organic cotton | Sizes: XXS-XL

White T-shirts that are too heavy tend to lack movement and shape; white T-shirts that are too lightweight tend to cling to the body in all the wrong places and be a bit see-through. But this one — which is made from 100 percent organic cotton — strikes the perfect balance. And honestly, I wear it about once a week.

Material: Heavyweight cotton | Sizes: XS - XXL

There’s a time and place for stiff T-shirts that feel nice and crisp. When I want something more comfortable without sacrificing on style, I reach for this slightly cropped white tee from Buck Mason. Even though it’s supersoft and roomy, the dense field-spec cotton looks expensive and makes me feel put-together when I wear it. The sleeve length is also flattering on someone with broad shoulders like me.

Material: 100 percent organic cotton | Sizes: XS-XXL

The Still Here New York team spent months designing its version of the perfect white tee, and the result is pretty impressive. It’s breathable, lightweight, and slightly cropped, plus it fits true to size (if you want a more oversize look, size up). The boxy tee is also available is also available in other neutrals and vibrant primary colors.

Materials: Jersey and cotton | Sizes: XXS–L

Petit Bateau makes a tight crewneck tee that reads as super feminine. It’s favored by stylist Danielle Nachmani as well as Delvaux’s creative director Christina Zeller.

Material: 100 percent cotton | Sizes: S–5XL

Vera Wang is a fan of Fruit of the Loom three-packs. She likes the V-necks and ribbed tank tops so much she’ll sleep in them. Who knew?

Material: 100 percent cotton | Sizing: boy’s S–XL

Designer Sandy Liang has made fleeces into a status piece. She also recommends Hanes boys tees as the best T-shirt. Since they’re meant for kids, definitely consult the size guide before buying.

Material: 100 SUPIMA cotton | Sizes: XXS–3XL

If you’re a Uniqlo stan, you’re in good company with Billy Porter’s stylist Sam Ratelle and designer Margherita Missoni. Their Supima cotton tee has just a little bit of a sheen and is nice and thick. And yes, Missoni also recommended the men’s.

Material: 100 percent cotton | Sizing: XS–3XL

Gap is known for classic designs. So this men’s tee, in a not-quite-baggy, not-quite-tight fit and crew neck, is as straightforward as it gets. Margherita Missoni also recommended these.

Material: 100 percent combed cotton | Sizes: 0–4/XS-XL

Author Hanya Yanagihara and lighting designer Lindsey Adelman swear by James Perse T-shirts. And although it’s pricier than a three-pack, the quality is worth it.

Material: 100 percent organic cotton |
Sizes: XXS-XL

This vintage-inspired tee has dozens of five-star ratings — reviewers love the drape of it and the thick, 100 percent organic-cotton material. “The material is soft but isn’t slouchy. It holds its shape and drapes nicely. It is oversize but also tapers slightly at the waist,” one reviewer wrote.

Material: Cotton jersey (100 percent cotton) with cashmere appliqué | Sizes: XS-XL

I’m certainly not going to tell you to spend $280 on a plain white tee … but if I was going to, I’d recommend this one from Khaite. The Mae T-shirt is so good that it’s almost, maybe, kind of worth the investment. It features an oversize fit, slightly dropped shoulders, and an exposed tag (if you want the world to know that you’re a Khaite girl). It’s long enough to tuck into your favorite jeans, skirts, and trousers.