A Simple White T-Shirt Is a Wardrobe Staple: 15 of the Best for Every Budget

Every wardrobe needs its foundation pieces, and every foundation piece needs to tick a particular set of boxes to make the cut. Firstly, it must be seasonless. No stashing it away once summer rolls around; instead, it should be easily incorporated into your year-round wardrobe. It should also transcend the trends, and generally be immune to fluctuations in your style. Of course, this is difficult to predict, but you know the pieces I’m talking about. Blue jeans, black boots, a blazer… Oh, and the white t-shirt.

The perfect white tee is surprisingly difficult to find, though as clothing goes it’s about as simple as it gets. The fabric is crucial for longevity—we’re team cotton all the way—and you want to choose a cut that will work with all your most-loved pieces. If you wear high-rise jeans on the regular, you might opt for a boxy cropped tee to avoid awkward bunching around the waist area. If you plan on layering your white T-shirt under dresses and blazers, consider a slimline fit. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of iterations to pick from, and the good news is we’ve already narrowed it down for you.

Below, you’ll find our round-up of the 15 best white T-shirts for women, as well as some “wear with” options. But first, take a look at how some of our favourite influencers have been styling this staple lately.