Little may you know, plain white tees come in a wide variety of fabric blends, colors and styles. While at first glance they may look nearly identical, no two are by any means the same. Ranging from super affordable to borderline expensive, your new favorite white tee is ready for the picking.
The collection of shirts featured here all have staunch similarities: they’re colorless, they’re short-sleeved and they’re predominantly cotton. While countless brands on the scene will try their hand at a staple undershirt, only a handful integrate unexpected details and material combos to make them super soft and sought after.
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The reality is that while you may exclusively rock these shirts underneath your favorite flannel or crewneck, a plain white tee paired with jeans and a jacket, will forever be a timeless, cool and classic look. We recommend wearing them regularly.
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Plain White Tees
Little did you know, plain white tees come in a wide variety of fabric blends, colors and styles. Find your new favorite to make your lived-in shirt.
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VISSLA Vintage Wash Tee
The VISSLA Vintage Wash Tee, $21.95, has a worn-in feel and look.
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Gap, Essential Pocket T-Shirt
The Gap has good cottons. Try their Essential Pocket T-Shirt, $16.95. It's super soft with a slim fit.
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Cotton Citizen, Classic SS Henley
Cotton Citizen's Classic Short Sleeve Henley, $85, is 100% Supima cotton, handcrafted in Los Angeles.
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James Perse Short Sleeved V-Neck
The Short Sleeved V-Neck, $50, is 100% cotton and 100% made in the US.
Photo: James Perse
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Elwood Destructed Curved Hem Tee White
The Elwood Destructed Curved Hem Tee in White, $32, is not the perfect shirt for dinner at the in-laws.
Photo: Elwood
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Vince., Pima Cotton Reversible Crew Neck
The Pima Cotton Reversible Crew Neck, $95, by Vince. is super soft & super lightweight. This tee comes with extra value - reversing to a solid heather grey on the flipside.
Photo: Vince.
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J.Crew, Slim Broken-In Short Sleeve Henley
The Slim Broken-In Short Sleeve Henley by J.Crew, $34.50, is specially washed for a broken-in appearance & soft feel.
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Huf Box Logo Pocket Tee
The Huf Box Logo Pocket Tee, $30: 100% cotton with logo at pocket & small tag at waist side.
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Tavik Covert Knit
The Covert Knit, $44, by Tavik is made of a soft jersey knit, with a subtle drop tail on the backside (lower hem.)
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Handvaerk Crew Neck T-Shirt
Designed in New York, handmade in Peru - try the Handvaerk Crew Neck T-Shirt, $95.
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J.W. Anderson, White Single Knot T-Shirt
The white Single Knot T-Shirt, $200, by J.W. Anderson has androgynous appeal.
Photo: J.W. Anderson