32 Of The Best White T-Shirts To Buy Now – And Tips To Making Them Last Longer

A white T-shirt is the ultimate wardrobe binder. Nine times out of 10, a pressed white T-shirt can solve the conundrum of having “nothing to wear”. Whether worn loose and airy, or cut closer to the body in a ribbed, retro fabric, there’s something wonderfully straight-talking about putting a freshly-laundered tee into service again and again.

The trick to finding a white tee that works for you? Consider the fit: you want to ensure you feel both comfortable and confident, so it offers an easy foundation for other basics in your wardrobe. If you often find yourself reaching for fitted silhouettes, try a close-cut style, with a hemline that hits the waistband – or just above – your trousers or jeans. Oversized more your wheelhouse? Try boxier styles, like Arket’s heavyweight T-shirt – a resounding favourite among team Vogue. Don’t hesitate to go a size up from your usual – and certainly don’t overlook the men’s section, where you’ll find loose silhouettes with longer arm allowance.

Read more: The Best White Shirts For Women

The material is another important factor to bear in mind. Once you’ve landed on how you’d like a white T-shirt to fit, think about the fabrication or blend you desire. Lightweight cotton is great for layering or wearing during the summer months, whereas heavyweight cotton will retain its shape and keep you warm all at once. The softness of the fabric is important, since comfort is your top-priority, so feel a few before making a final decision. And don’t forget: looking after your prized white T-shirt is the way to extend its shelf-life – scroll on to see how we recommend caring for your tee. Below, an extensive edit of white T-shirts that the Vogue editors love, organised by category for ease.

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Vogue’s best white T-shirts at a glance

• The boxy “boyfriend” tee: Ninety Percent Oversized T-shirt, £30
• The slim fit: Skims Cotton-Jersey T-shirt, £48
• The classic crew-neck: Joseph Cotton T-shirt, £95
• The long-lasting heavyweight T-shirt: Arket Heavyweight T-shirt, £37
• The best regular-fit T-shirt: Cos Regular Fit Heavyweight T-shirt, £19

Oversized white T-shirts

Regular-fit white T-shirts

Fitted white T-shirts

Borrow from the men’s section

FAQs

When it comes to fabrics, seek out natural options, such as organic cotton and Tencel, which is crafted from wood cellulose. Be mindful of fit: classic, boxy shapes will add nonchalance to smart black evening wear, but will look ultra laid-back with jeans (although, at this point, who’s worrying about that?). And once you find a style that suits? Stock up. This is a staple that will never date.