Three White T-Shirts You Need In Your Closet
It is hard to write a post on your basic white t-shirt without sounding cliche. There is likely no more iconic American apparel item than the plain white t-shirt. It can be simultaneously utilitarian and sexy. It is unlikely you will find a closet in the U.S. without one. Add a plain white tee to anything and voila instant effortless style. So why is it so difficult to find a good one? Every retailer offers their version of a white tee but so many are just so bad! We can take the first ever photo of a black hole (did you see that?) but somehow it is really difficult to make a white tee that isn’t see through.
I am always on the hunt for good t-shirts. All colors of t-shirts feature prominently in my summer style. A good tee is just so easy and offers endless styling opportunities. Just google search white t-shirt styling and you will see what I mean. Honestly, you’d be hard pressed to find something you can’t wear with a white tee.
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White Tee Research
For this article I googled the history behind the white tee. Of course, something so imbedded in our culture has a long and controversial past. If you are interested, this is a great article on the history of the white tee. We all have a vision of someone cool wearing a white tee. Mine is definitely James Dean. I had his poster on my wall as a teenager. He embodied effortless cool. Of course, that resulted in years of being attracted to bad boys, but I digress and that is a story for another time. Lucky for me, I ended up falling in love and marrying the nicest guy.
In the past, I always wanted a tee with some stretch. Now, not so much! I prefer a tee to drape nicely and avoid hugging my belly. Because I have a large chest, I prefer a scoop neck or v-neck tee. I also think a standard crew neck is a must for any closet. Luckily, I have found three great white t-shirts that I wear all the time.
The AG Henson Tee
First up is the AG Jeans Henson Tee. I love this tee so much, I pick it up in every color they make. This tee has a perfect scoop neck and is made of 100% pima cotton jersey. There is a center seam down the back of the tee which adds a great stylized element. The tee has an easy, relaxed fit. It is pricey at $78 but I think it is worth every penny. I am wearing a Medium.
AG Jeans Henson Tee / Halogen Check Ankle Pants / AG Jeans The Robyn Jacket
Madewell Whisper Cotton Pocket Tee
My favorite V-neck tee is the Whisper Cotton Pocket Tee from Madewell. This tee is 100% cotton and is definitely a best seller at Madewell. The cotton has a weathered look (you can kinda see in the photos) and is slightly sheer but with the grain of the material it doesn’t look see through. I have this tee in so many colors. Right now on Madewell’s web site they have 21 colors to choose from and many are on sale. Even at full price of $19.50, this tee is a steal and worth picking up in every color. They also offer their Whisper Cotton Tee in a Crew Neck or V-Neck Tank if that is more your jam. Wearing a Medium.
Madewell Whisper Cotton Pocket Tee / Vince Linen Cargos / Gucci Belt
Urban Outfitters The Little Brother Tee
Last, but by no means, least is the Urban Outfitters The Little Brother Tee. This is a classic crew with a boxy vibe. The tee is 100% cotton and is slightly cropped. The cotton is super thick but not stiff. It comes in four colors and is $20. I am wearing a Large though I debated the Medium. The medium just pulled a little too much across the breast for me. I love to wear this tee with my Madewell leather jacket. White tees + leather jackets go together like peanut butter & jelly. I wearing with my new favorite cropped, baggy jeans from Citizen of Humanity. Here are my picks for the baggy jean trend. Do you have a favorite white tee I should know about? Drop a comment.
Happy Shopping Dahlias.
UO The Little Brother Tee / Below The Belt Farah Belt / Madewell Washed Leather Jacket / Citizen of Humanity Corey Slouch Slim Jeans
Love this. I do Have different style white tees , and different materials. Can’t have enough, and they always have to be bright white. Thanks for the post.