by One white tee, endless possibilities.
The plain white tee is such a classic staple in a student’s wardrobe. Having a big collection of plain white T-shirts isn’t really a great option for students, so we suggest investing in a quality basic white T shirt that works with your wardrobe.
Why is the plain white tee so important?
The plain white tee is the perfect blank canvas for any outfit you want to style this summer.
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To find your perfect white tee, first figure out what’s important to you and what fits in with your current style. While it may seem that all white tees are created equal, that’s not the case – no two plain white shirts are the same!
Here are a few questions to help you find your perfect white T-shirt:
- Do you want a fitted or relaxed fit T shirt?
- Do you prefer certain necklines – V neck? Boat neck? Scoop neck? Maybe even an off the shoulder style?
- A high quality fabric like Supima cotton?
- Maybe your perfect white T-shirt has to come from a sustainable source?
- Don’t forget to consider your T-shirt’s perfect length – do you prefer a crop top, hip skimming tee, or a longer length that you can wear with leggings?
- And don’t be afraid to add details if that’s your thing.
If you’re unsure where the right place is to start, there’s a good chance that a plain and simple short sleeve T-shirt in a fabric that’s made to last will be the best T-shirt for you.
Here are a few options for the best white T-shirt for your wardrobe this season, from a mix of best-selling brands like Banana Republic, Old Navy and The White Company, with affordable options at every price point as well as those that use organic cotton, and choices for the latest trends as well as classic options.
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Here are 5 super easy ways to style your favorite white T-shirt for summer that prove you don’t need a big wardrobe to stay stylish.
Style a White Baby Tee with a Denim Maxi Skirt
A denim skirt, especially one that’s on the longer side, with a white baby tee is the perfect fit for the summer months in Y2K style. We love the idea of layering it up with an oversized denim jacket for chilly days or evenings – the classic tee underneath that will make that double denim look pop! A pair of chunky loafers and gold hoops will finish off this look.
Layer It Up – Grandma-Chic
Pick your perfect white tee that’s got a worn-in feel – the softest tees will be best for this look. You can take it down the coastal grandma aesthetic look and pair with a floaty tiered linen skirt and loose flowing locks, or go librarian grandma chic with layered knitted cardis.
Perfectly Polished White Tee and Suit
The collared white shirt look with a matching suit is so overdone, but style up your suit with a plain white tee and you’ve got a different vibe entirely. The best tee for this look is a structured one so that you’re still matching the perfectly polished suit vibe, but it’s taken down a notch.
A White Tee for a Night Out
British Vogue’s contributing fashion editor, Kate Phelan, explains her favourite way to wear a white tee: “It is still the most useful thing I own. I wear it with jeans for the day under a tailored jacket, and it looks great with a black wide-leg velvet pant and some crystal earrings for night.”
Statement trousers are an excellent way to style up a basic white T shirt – they’ll let the pattern really stand out so you can show off your fun side!
KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid!
And if all else fails, there’s always the fall back of the classic jeans and white T shirt look. This is a look that can be paired with fun and vibrant accessories or kept really simple.
90s fashion icon Monica Geller wore this look with mom jeans and white polo shirts. This is where you can really let your wardrobe staples shine, so pick your favourite jeans, fall back on your comfort colors and experiment with different styles and fits of white tees to go with them. This is a fit that stands the test of time!
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