It sounds like the simplest piece in your wardrobe, and it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong. A great white tee earns its place by working with nearly everything else you own — under a blazer, tucked into trousers, alone with jeans.
What to look for
- A fabric with a bit of weight — too thin and it clings or shows everything underneath
- A neckline that sits flat, not stretched or curling after a few washes
- A length that works both tucked and untucked
- Enough opacity that you don’t need a second layer underneath
How to wear it
Tucked into high-waisted jeans with a blazer for a smart-casual look. Under a slip dress as an easy layering trick. Alone with tailored trousers for something deliberately simple.
Worth knowing
White tees wear out faster than most basics — expect to replace one every year or so, and it’s worth owning two: one for “good,” one for everyday.