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How to find the best white t-shirts for women? It may seem like a simple question, but finding one that checks all the criteria from fit to comfort can be a daunting task. After all, the simpler a garment is, the more obvious its flaws will be. No one likes the feeling of slipping into a boxy, ill-fitting white t-shirt that sticks to the skin like cardboard. However, the search is finally over.
Askme Editor’s Favorite Women’s White T-Shirt
Affordable fashion find: Uniqlo U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $15
Best white T-shirt on Amazon: Hanes Perfect Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $10
Editor’s Favorite: Leset Margo Cotton Jersey T-Shirt, $68
Casual T-Shirt: Cotton Jersey T-Shirt, $48
Celebrity-approved: Otterness Short Sleeve Baby T-Shirt, $70
Classic Crew: Coton Essential Crew, 38
Boxy T-Shirt: Everlane Organic Cotton Checkered T-Shirt, $30
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: Vince Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt, $80
Breathable T-Shirt: Mother Lil’ Goody Goody T-Shirt, $85
New T-Shirt: Parke White T-Shirt, $50
Throughout the history of pop culture, from Marlon Brando to Kendall Jenner, white T-shirts have become a staple of our lives and wardrobes. For us at AskMe, shirts have become a key part of a unified style – every day at the office is an opportunity for editors to show off their versatility. After all, it feels good to wear a crisp, classic white T-shirt in the morning – refreshed and hydrated. Maybe we’ll add some jewellery, whether it’s a pair of gold hoops or a simple necklace. But the best white T-shirts can be paired with anything, from high-waist pleated pants to flowy skirts for the office and beyond. What could be more representative of our everyday lives than a white T-shirt and classic blue jeans?
Below, 15 AskMe editors share the best white tees for women to wear now and forever.
Alexandra Michler Kopelman, Fashion Projects Director
The Petit Bateau Signature T-Shirt is exactly that. It’s simple but elegant and looks equally good with a long evening gown or baggy distressed jeans. Bonus points: The brand also makes these for kids.
Mae Morsch, Fashion Editor
I recently bought some new t-shirts from Madewell and they are great. In fact, they are so good that I bought the two styles below, in black and white and in several sizes (I wear t-shirts and jeans every week and am very particular about the perfect fit!). Shrink-wrinkled t-shirts tend to look worn out, whereas cotton crew-neck t-shirts are smooth and stay fresh all day
Irene Kim, Production and Editorial Coordinator, AskMe Runway
J.Crew has the best basics, from tank tops and t-shirts to jeans. This is a white tee that I’ve found doesn’t stretch out after washing it a few times in the laundry room, and it’s long enough that it doesn’t show too much skin when I wear J.Crew’s mid-rise boyfriend jeans.
Talia Abbas, Senior Shopping Editor
I’ll never stop looking for the perfect white tee! I go through phases of preference in styles and fabrics, but my Buck Mason pieces are always in rotation. The pima cotton has a soft feel that doesn’t wash out (but dare I say it gets better with age?), and the crew neck collar fits right in—I love how it transforms from a simple shirt underneath to one that’s bare. The brand has a great selection of women’s clothing, but I’m partial to the men’s—they’re roomier and looser.
Katie Henwood, Senior Manager, Audience Development
I searched hard for a white t-shirt that was both cute and functional. This Everlane tee is thick enough to wear on its own, a little boxy for movement, and cut just right so it can be worn over whatever high-waist I’m wearing that day. I love the pocket detail for added interest, but you can also go without pockets if you prefer this style.
Chloe Maile, editor, Askume.com
I love the vintage bamboo feel and boxy shape of this “The Great Tee” and the “Washed White” is not a completely white color.
Taylor Anderson, Assistant Manager, Social Media
The Skims Cotton Jersey T-Shirt has quickly become a hero piece in my wardrobe. It’s the perfect everyday t-shirt, and the stretchy cotton material makes it a comfortable, lightweight shirt.
Madeline Fass, Senior Fashion Marketing Editor
I’m a big fan of more structured or loose-fitting tees, whether I wear them to the office or on a night out. Someone introduced me to “sold out.” This spring in New York, people are wearing white t-shirts and tank tops!
Christian Allaire, fashion and style writer
I’ve been wearing a lot of oversized white t-shirts from Cos lately. I like the loose fit and the cotton is a little thicker than a standard tee. I can wear a pair of black pants and still look stylish.
Elysee Brownchuk, Experience Production and Marketing Manager
When it comes to feel-good essentials, look no further than Kotn. Kotn is a brand that has ethical sustainability at its core, and its products are made from buttery-soft biodegradable fibers. I fell in love with its classic white tee, which molded perfectly to the shape of my torso and, best of all, is made from 100% Egyptian cotton.
Laia Garcia-Furtado, Senior Fashion News Editor at Ask the Runway
This is the perfect tee to wear with a short silk skirt in the summer, just like I wore it as a teenager in the 90s, only a little more sophisticated. Everything about the fit was perfect, the sleeves, the width, the cut right above the hip. Gotta buy a few in case they stop making these for a while.
Clarissa Schmidt, Marketing and Production Manager
I’m a little picky about my white tees as it’s important to me that they strike the perfect balance between structured and casual ease. Made from Supima cotton with a slim, retro silhouette, this Mother T-shirt ticks all the boxes.
Willow Lindley, Director of Accessories and Partnerships
I love all of Buck Mason’s basics. These tees are super soft and perfect for any occasion where you need the perfect white top.
Hannah Jackson, fashion writer
For a long time I resisted white T-shirts, but Uniqlo completely changed my mind. I love the Supima crewneck, which looks good with everything from jeans and sneakers to skirts and loafers.
Lucy Dolan-Zalaznik, Senior Associate, Creative Development, Social and Visual
Everlane always makes solid basics, and this tee is no exception. From soft baby tees to perfectly structured crew necks, they won’t let you down when you need a crisp white to balance out your outfit or pair with a dress or blouse.
Laura Jackson, Shopping Writer
I’m obsessed with anything related to 90s fashion, so naturally I was drawn to this boxy cropped tee. I imagine wearing it with baggy jeans or a maxi skirt, just like Gwyneth Paltrow in Great Expectations.
Sam Sussman, Global Director of Social Media
Some people would say that the Re/Done t-shirt is tailored, but I would say that if you are a petite woman, this one fits perfectly! It looks perfect on me and I don’t have to hide it in my jeans by adding a few inches.
Naomi Alizy, Senior Fashion Editor
This white tee from Loewe might be a little pricey, but it’s worth every penny! Made from soft cotton jersey, it’s cleverly embroidered with the brand’s ‘Anagram’ logo on the chest. In my opinion, this is the perfect white tee to wear with jeans and sneakers for a casual yet stylish look.
Jose Criales Unzueta, fashion news writer
I love The Big Favorite because of what it stands for and its attitude towards sustainable and circular fashion, but most importantly, their pieces are so soft and they fit so well. I wear their casual white t-shirt all the time and it’s one of my favorite basics. It feels great on my skin and looks great all day. I have one in my size that I wear as a basic, and a larger size that I wear as a cool outer layer.
