The Best White T-Shirts Of All Time

Finding a properly weighty white T-shirt in the women’s department is often tricky, but Arket has truly delivered. These boxy-cut tees are cut from cotton jersey with the slightest stretch and a seriously substantial handle. They’re completely opaque, hold their boxy structure (even after endless washes) and will last you forever. The brand offers lighter weights at a lighter price, but trust us: invest here.

Uniqlo’s beloved U T-shirts are similar to Arket's above, but come with a slightly lighter handle and defined trim at the round collar. They’re made from pure cotton, so don’t stretch, and come in a host of mood-boosting summery colours, too.

The ruched panel on Stories’ elevated basic is more than a cute detail – it'll gently define your waist, so there's no need to tuck it into a waistband to achieve a flattering silhouette.

Sometimes, the men’s department really is better. Case in point? Loewe’s Anagram tee. Less expected than The Vest, and therefore twice as cool.

For a slightly slimmer boxy fit, consider Cos’ signature tee. It’s made from pure organic cotton, and just light enough to be French-tucked into those wide-leg chinos you’re living in right now.

Basic? Absolutely not. But an investment piece you’ll wear forever? Absolutely.

There's something pleasingly nostalgic about a ribbed T-shirt. Perfect for lazy weekends, Weekday's offering is slim-fit and features short cap sleeves, so sits perfectly under a breezy shirt or jacket.

Skims' Soft Smoothing line has the lightest support, so while this one won’t suck you in, it will create the smoothest, most seamless base layer that fits just like a second skin. Wear it for a clean line beneath high-waisted jeans, or use it as a base layer for sheer shirts and lightweight jackets.

Wondering what to wear with those low-slung jeans you've just taken the plunge on? Here is it: the perfect '90s crop T-shirt. Hailey Bieber would approve.

With 5 per cent Spandex, this is the sleekest T-shirt on the shelves. With a high round neck and longer hem, it’ll look just as good under an outsized suit as it will with a pair of the brand’s yoga leggings.

When it comes to slim, silhouette-defining white T-shirts, the best are often found in the new school of design-led activewear brands.

Sustainably minded Tala was founded by fitness influencer Grace Beverley, so you can trust each piece is made to look as good as it feels. The brand’s second-skin T-shirt is cut from silky, stretch modal with enough stretch to fit every contour perfectly. The sleeves are tight, and the hem just short enough to look perfect with that 90’s slip skirt.

The Row began as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s personal project to create the ultimate white T-shirt. Today, the Wesler is still the ultimate designer basic: made in the States from organic cotton-jersey, it’s soft yet opaque, and cut with precision to look just right, no matter how you style it. Consider this the final word in quiet luxury.

Not exactly a basic, Toteme’s long-line T-shirt is made from a blend of modal and cashmere, and feels exactly as luxurious as you’re imagining.

Oversized and extra-thick, Pangaia’s boxy tee is the perfect off-duty choice. The brand’s organic cotton is treated with peppermint oil to neutralise bacteria, while the elbow-skimming sleeves cut a casual silhouette. Wear it over cycling shorts come festival season, or make it work for the pub garden with a denim maxi skirt.

Sustainability-focused brand Everlane is a go-to for quality essentials. This slim-fitting tee is cut with a flattering low neckline and slim, elongated sleeves. Tuck it into pale-wash denim and finish with gold hoop earrings.

The Frankie Shops' now-signature padded shoulders are influencer catnip, and for good reason. The subverted silhouette of this white tee will make everything in your wardrobe look instantly cooler: think oversized suiting, cropped denim, and languid satin skirts.