Best Basic Tee Shirts for All Year Round
A great tee shirt is harder to find than you may think. Some are too sheer, too short, or they wash up badly after just a few wears. You may also be surprised to find that many seniors include one or more basic tees in their senior sessions, which makes them a hot commodity! They can be the basis for a great outfit, whether it’s a midi skirt, paired with jeans and a cute moto jacket, or any other variation where you need a foundational piece. Here are some of the best tees for your wardrobe (we recommend buying several colors if you find one that you love, but don’t order more than one until you’ve washed and worn it several times).
-JCrew Factory Studio Tee: Especially if you need a white tee shirt, this is the place to go. It has this great tee shirt in every shade imaginable, but their white one is unsurpassed. It is perfectly thick without being heavy, not sheer, and washes beautifully when you hang to dry. Bonus tip: when wearing a white tee, don’t wear a white bra underneath. Instead, look for a nude or flesh toned bra that will blend in better underneath and not draw attention to your undergarments.
-Gap Basic Tee: The Gap has been around for so long, you know they’re doing something right when it comes to their tee shirts! We like the stretch factor in their basic tee, and that you can get it in a “long” length from size small on up. They are also really affordable and usually, Gap has coupon codes to use alongside their impressive online sales. We recommend buying a black, grey, and white color to fill out your wardrobe.
-Everlane Tee Shirts: The cotton box cut tee is amazing! Everlane is one of the best places to find great staples, and they’re all really affordable. We also love the cotton crew, which is only $18, and comes in tons and tons of colors. Add in a pair of wide cut high rise jeans and some old-school Vans for a nineties throwback that’s totally effortless.
-Reformation: If you’re ready to shell out a little more for your favorite shirt, check out Reformation’s super chic offerings, which range from $40 on up. Just be sure to read the care directions, because you won’t want to accidentally throw one of them in the dryer and ruin it! The Hanna crop tee is the best value, and it will be a versatile item you’ll reach for over and over again.
No matter which you choose, your closet will thank you for investing in the most-worn items you can buy!
