The Best White T-shirts
I have an encyclopedia of clothing in my brain. It sounds weird, but it is the only way I can describe it. In the past few weeks I feel like I have been asked quite often to turn to the mental page of the “best white t-shirts”, so I thought I should get them out of my head and out to you. Thus, this blog post was born.
While there are a million different styles, I focused on the open neckline designs since they are universally the most flattering cuts (as are the round hem found on a bunch of these).
Here they are from lowest to highest cost…
RW – versatile and inexpensive
Price: $35 or 2 for 25
Fabric:Viscose and Elastane
If you are looking for a slimmer fit in a fabric that can be dressed up or down, this is a great option.
Talbots – quality fabrics and above average sizing
Price: $24
Fabric: Pima cotton
I know that Talbots can get a bad rap, but they use great fabrics and have awesome basics. A good example is these Pima cotton tees.
Oak and Fort – slouchy and casual
Price: $32
Fabric: Cotton, modal and spandex
If you want a slouchier, more casual fit, then Oak and Fort has some good options. Try is with a side or front tuck to limit some of the bulk
Price: $35
Fabric: Cotton
I’m not a huge fan of pockets on t-shirts (they are so rarely done well and they can visually create a droopy boob look), but if you want a casual pocket tee that does it right, then I would check out Madewell. Loft also has a good option for this, but their stock online is low.
Price: $40
Fabric: Polyester and rayon
While I don’t always love how polyester breathes, I do like that I don’t have to worry about ironing it. This tee also gets points for its really universally flattering hem and neckline.
$45
Rayon from bamboo and lycra
These are nice tees for laying since they breathe so well or if you want a tighter more form fitting tee.
Logan and Finley has a good selection and they offer discounts to my clients as well.
Halogen at Nordstrom – thicker fabric
Price: $45
Fabric: Modal and spandex
I like the weight of these tees. They drape really nicely and aren’t see through like so many t-shirts are!
Price: $49
Fabric: Bamboo, cotton and spandex jersey
Winner winner chicken dinner. This is my favourite t-shirt. The cut is perfect, the fabric is amazing and the weight is great. Plus they are local and when we told them we loved them they offered a discount to my clients!
James Perse- super lightweight
Price: $89
Fabric: Cotton
I love how lightweight James Perse is. They really are the queen of basics. You can find them on sale at Nordstrom Rack sometimes as well.
Majestic – good layering piece
Price: $120
Fabric: Viscose and Elastane
Majestic does have basics that feel like butter on rose petals, but I suggest trying a similar fabric composition (Like RW and Co or Miik) before pulling the trigger. If you try them both and still love Majestic then go for it.
I also liked the Tandis at Aritzia; however they don’t seem to have many in stock right now
Have a favourite I missed? Let me know about it!
