I Spent Years Testing White T-Shirts, and These 12 Come Out on Top

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Overall Best

FM 669 Little Organic Cotton T-Shirt

Little Organic Cotton T-Shirt

The best of the best. Crème de la crème. My number one. This tee takes my top spot for the best white tee. It’s boxy without being too wide or short, and it’s thick enough to wear any bra underneath without feeling too heavy. Now that I’ve found it, I’ll never let it go.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Cotton

Crowd Favorite

Leset The Margo Tee

The Margo Tee

After begging dozens of friends for their recommendations, Leset’s Margo tee was the overwhelming answer. When I finally got my hands on one and tried it out, I immediately understood the hype. It’s crisp and perfectly tailored—plus, you can buy a two-pack on Amazon.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Cotton

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Under $25

Los Angeles Apparel Wide Tee

Wide Tee

After seeing this one on a friend’s social media, I had to send a DM inquiring where she got it. Enter this gem from Los Angeles Apparel. Slightly cropped, it has a perfectly shrunken boyfriend fit. And with a $22 price tag? I’ll take 10.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Cotton

Highly Recommended

Anine Bing Lili Tee

Lili Tee

Anine Bing tops the list for Meg Donohue, associate fashion commerce editor, who says she heard about this shirt from a fashion insider claiming it can be worn even with black bras. Can you imagine?!

Sizes: XXS-XL

Material: Cotton

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Boyfriend Tee

Etèrne Short Sleeve Boyfriend T-Shirt

Short Sleeve Boyfriend T-Shirt

Tell your boyfriend you won’t be needing his shirts anymore, thanks to this pick from Etèrne. Roomy and ridiculously soft, you’ll never want to take it off.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Cotton, modal

Baby Tee

Helsa Second Skin Jersey Baby Tee

Second Skin Jersey Baby Tee

Oh, baby! This fitted tee from Helsa is soft, stretchy, and clings to all the right places. I recommend this style if you like to wear your shirts tucked in, love bodysuits, or plan to style your new shirt with baggy pants.

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Material: Cotton, spandex

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Value Pack

Hanes Ultimate Comfort Fit Undershirt

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Don’t underestimate the basics. Digital director Claire Stern Milch calls these unassuming Hanes tees her go-to choice for their classic fit, quality construction, and of course, unbeatable price point.

Sizes: S-XXL

Material: Cotton

Cap Sleeve

St. Agni Organic Cotton Baby Tee

Organic Cotton Baby Tee

I will be a St. Agni fan until the very end. Everything I’ve tried from the brand is magic, including this slim-fit baby tee. Between the buttery cotton and sweet cap sleeves, this is one of my favorites.

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Material: Cotton

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Longer Sleeves

Totême Twisted Jersey Tee

Twisted Jersey Tee

I’m always on the hunt for reimagined classics, and this ruched style checks all my boxes. It’s perfect for those days when you need to be comfortable but want to add a little pizzazz to your ensemble.

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Material: Cotton

Size Inclusive

Sézane Conrad T-Shirt

Conrad T-Shirt

This one is a favorite of Dale Arden Chong, senior fashion commerce editor. According to her, it’s the Goldilocks of thickness. It comes with free embroidery and is size-inclusive, too.

Sizes: 2XS-3XL

Material: Cotton

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Most Thick

COS Clean Cut T-Shirt

Clean Cut T-Shirt

Made from heavyweight organic-cotton jersey, this thick tee provides a structured silhouette while still being breathable.

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Material: Cotton

Softest Pick

James Perse Vintage Little Boy Tee

Vintage Little Boy Tee

This James Perse tee is garment dyed with extra softeners, giving it a lived-in feel before you ever try it on.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Cotton

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What Makes The Best White Tee

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  • It depends on your preferences. Do you like a shirt that’s thick and structured? Are you ok with something sheer if it’s supremely soft to the touch? Your priorities—including what kind of bra-wearer you are!—really dictate which top is best for you.
  • High-quality, durable cotton is a must. Lots of T-shirts are blended with modal or elastane for a bit of stretch and softness, however, the key ingredient to look for is good, old-fashioned cotton.
  • Let’s talk color; there’s so much variation within “white.” I lean towards off-white hues that give my look a more worn in, vintage look. but you might prefer prefer classic, crisp white. If you’re torn between the two, opt for both. You can never have too many in your closet, and two slightly different tees can create completely different ensembles.
  • Finding a T-shirt that fits your proportions is make-or-break here. Try different cuts, such as boyfriend, baby, and boxy silhouettes, to find exactly what works for you and your figure.

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