Is there anything a plain white tee can’t do? We think not. Paired with jeans it’s your classic casual look, tried and tested by all the style greats from Celine Dion to Jennifer Aniston. Dress it up with a gold chain necklace and French tuck it into leather pants and you’ve got a street-style look that the whole of Instagram would envy. Polish it with a pair of tailored pants and a blazer to match and your weekend tee is instantly transformed for work mode. And of course, team it with your favourite sweats or pyjama pants and you’ve got the comfiest outfit for chilling at home.
But not all white tees are made equal and finding the perfect one when there’s hundreds to choose from can be tricky, so we’ve reviewed our top 5 favourites.
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If you’re after an elevated basic… Rag & Bone’s Slub Tee is our pick. It has the kind of slim fit that’s easy to tuck into a pair of high-waisted jeans or layer under a loose dress, but won’t cling to your body. The price is more than your average cotton tee, but if you calculate the cost-per-wear we think it’s justified, plus it’s more incentive to take proper care of it and make it last as long as possible.
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If relaxed is more your style… look no further than The Crew Tee by Assembly Label; it’s the original, fuss-free, no-frills, straight fit and the exact definition of a classic, white cotton tee. If you want to add some shape to it, a messy tuck is best, or try pulling the hem tight around your waist and tying the excess into a big knot.
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If you want plain, but not too plain… Jac + Jack’s Columbia Tee is made using linen and has a subtle texture which makes it slightly sheer, in a good way. To give your plain white tee look a little pizazz, try wearing it with a black lace bralette underneath.
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If a fancy base layer is what you’re after… Marle’s Louis Tee is a luxury option worth treating yourself too. It’s more of an ivory white and it’ll mould to your shape like a warm embrace, just what we’re craving right now.
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And if you’ve already got all of the above and want something EXTRA… Joseph’s Baila Top will take your plain tee collection to the next level. Much more than your average tee, it has a related silhouette similar to a crew tee, but it’s made from a non-stretch fabric that feels lush against the skin, and features split sleeves that are sort of like superhero capes for your arms.
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