The Absolute Best White T-Shirts, According to Fashionista Editors

From boxy crop tops to slim-fit basics.

Finding the perfect white T-shirt is like pre-pandemic dating: There are a lot of options for a variety of different tastes, but the process of screening this abundance of is tiring and will cost you. Like with love, once you meet your match — which in this case is a no-frills basic that your closet can't quite exist without — you realize it was worth all the time and effort.

We, at Fashionista, have spent plenty of time trying out casual short-sleeve tops in hopes of finding one that meets all of our needs, whether that be a vintage-inspired boxy crewneck with a loose fit and a lightweight feel or a cropped cotton-jersey tee that's comfy and cute enough to go from bed to brunch. Ahead, we've picked our all-time favorites to help you on your journey for sartorial bliss. With 19 different options, there's bound to be one that fits your body, budget and personal style best.

<p><strong>Entireworld Organic Cotton Tiny T, $32, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+bakK4soz7UvX5rEZ8S17OA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">available here</a>:</strong> "It should come as no surprise that <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/06/magazine/fashion-sweatpants.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:New York Times Magazine cover girls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>New York Times Magazine</em> cover girls </a>and purveyors of <a href="https://fashionista.com/2020/04/entireworld-sweats-review" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:everyone's favorite sweatsuits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">everyone's favorite sweatsuits</a> Entireworld also make an excellent basic T-shirt. This particular style has a nice light weight and is fitted in a subtly '70s way that doesn't hug the body too tightly. I also love the slightly-thick neckline."—Dhani Mau, West Coast Editor </p>

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