The perfect white tee is an elusive buy. Here are the ones we rate …
Whether we’re scoping out the style on the streets of Paris or New York, a simple white T-shirt is always the most elevated of staples. But where do we shop the best white T-shirts for spring? As with a lot of wardrobe basics, it’s the simple things that are often the hardest to get right. Thankfully, THE GLOSS editors are on hand to share their go-tos for white T-shirts that fit and flatter, whether it’s the tried and tested brands to love or the investment buys to add to your wishlist.
Shop the best white T-shirt brands, as recommended by THE GLOSS
“I tend to wear black T-shirts rather than white as I’m too messy for white! However, I wore a Zara Home white tee recently, it’s 100 per cent cotton and had a lovely weight and neat cut. I love the idea of wearing it with white cotton trousers,” says Sarah Halliwell, Beauty Editor. “I aspire to James Perse T-shirts as they’re so soft. But H&M Basics are very similar fabric, too,” Halliwell notes. White cotton T-shirt, €19.99; www.zarahome.com.
“Last year, I wore Zara’s sleeveless white T-shirt with shoulder pads as endorsed by Trinny Woodall who swears by this staple. I can see why – it adds definition and transforms the silhouette of jackets and sweaters. It also looks good solo with jeans or wide-leg trousers. T-shirt necklines are key for me – they should be neither too wide, nor too low. As an investment piece, I also have my eye on a fitted rib crew-neck tee from Me+Em to wear with jeans and a blazer,” says Penny McCormick, Contributing Editor. White cotton rib stretch jersey T-shirt, €72; www.meandem.com.
“COS is a go-to brand for great white T-shirts – but the really heavy-weight versions aren’t for me. Although I prefer the look of the heavier Clean Cut tee, the lighter 24/7 tee has a slightly lower neckline and the sleeve is cut differently, which is a consideration if you have a larger chest,” says Aislinn Coffey, Style Editor. White 24/7 organic cotton T-shirt, €25, at COS.
“I also tried a Bite Studios elevated off-white tee with inbuilt scarf and it was fabulous in real life – the drape!” adds Coffey. Off-white cashmere and lyocell T-shirt with inbuilt scarf, €250; www.bitestudios.com.
“A great white T-shirt is a rare find and, to be honest, I’m still on the hunt. Having tried both M&S and COS, I’m considering an investment piece as my next purchase. Leset’s Margot T-shirt, with its long sleeves, is cut for a slightly looser fit, which is more flattering. In an ideal world, I’d purchase the brand’s Rio stretch stirrup black leggings, while I’m at it,” says Sarah Macken, Contributing Editor. White Margot cotton-jersey T-shirt, Leset, €93; www.net-a-porter.com.
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