The 10 Very Best White T-shirts for Women (2024)

$45

Material: Cotton | Weight: Lightweight | Fit: Loose | Neckline: Crew neck

It’s well documented that Strategist staffers love Buck Mason’s T-shirts with more than five of us recommending them. I’ve had mine for over half a year now, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite shirts for layering and wearing solo. It has an effortless yet polished look and seems to somehow get softer and more breathable with every wash. As for fit, it hits just below my hips, but because it’s so lightweight, I can easily tuck it in without any extra bulk. Senior writer Liza Corsillo used to wear the men’s tees, as did Deborah Castel, material-design director at Nike, because they were that worthwhile. But now, with the womenswear line, Corsillo says, “It’s just as good as the men’s with one exception: It fits my body correctly.”

$15

Material: Cotton | Weight: Heavyweight | Fit: Fitted | Neckline: Crew neck

Uniqlo’s U Crew is less than half the price of Buck Mason’s, making it an excellent choice if you prefer a heavyweight tee. The thicker material means it’s not as easy to tuck in or style, but I do like the fact that my bra won’t show through. Meg Vázquez, creative director at Splice, also appreciates that factor, noting that even though it’s thicker, it isn’t so heavy that it feels like “you’re wearing a weighted blanket.” The fit helps, too, by loosely hugging your body without feeling clingy. And unlike a few other tees on this list that have a faded, off-white appearance, this one comes in a pure, crisp white.

$12

Material: Cotton | Weight: Medium weight | Fit: Loose | Neckline: Crew neck

While not the most sophisticated shirt out there, a simple Hanes T-shirt does the job. Artist and writer Jo Rosenthal believes she has “mastered the art of buying and wearing a white T-shirt” since it’s essentially all she wears, and even though her closet does consist of higher-end tees, she thinks you can never go wrong with Hanes. The shirts come in plenty of different sizes, fit well, and feature that perfect middle-ground weight. Plus, they’re cheap enough to buy extras in case one endures one too many spaghetti dinners. Experts also pointed me to Gildan and Fruit of the Loom boys’ T-shirts for bargain bulk-buys in case you’d like to shop around.

$30

Material: Cotton | Weight: Lightweight | Fit: Loose | Neckline: V-neck

A V-neck can be fairly polarizing because the length and width of the V needs to be spot-on. Elizabeth Rose, a server at Cafe Gitane, says the V is fairly deep on this Everlane tee, but because it has softer, slightly curved lines, the shape looks less severe — which is further enhanced by the lightweight Supima cotton that drapes flatteringly on the body. The hem hits right at the hip, giving it a not-cropped but not-too-long silhouette.

$40

Material: Cotton and modal | Weight: Medium weight | Fit: Fitted | Neckline: Crew neck

For those embracing the ’90s revival, adding the perfect baby tee to your collection seems like a must. While not quite a typical baby tee — a.k.a. not completely shrunken — this one actually offers more versatility than others on the market (you won’t want to toss it when ’90s fashion ultimately fades away again). It has ultrasoft fabric that costume designer Sabrinna Fabi says stretches amazingly. “It just hugs your body really well, so you can show off your curves and still be really comfy,” she says. The crinkled edges add a bit more flair to the plain tee.

$75

Material: Cotton | Weight: Medium weight | Fit: Boxy | Neckline: Crew neck

Most of the crew-neck tees on this list sit tight at the neck. But for those interested in something a little more relaxed, former Strategist writer Chloe Anello loves this Alex Mill T-shirt that allows for a bit of the collarbone to peek through. It has a slightly cropped, boxy fit, so it looks great tucked in or left out. The shirt has a lovely weighty feel to it to balance out the more open neckline.

$48

Material: Cotton | Weight: Lightweight | Fit: Oversize | Neckline: Crew neck

Sure, you could just size up on your favorite T-shirt for a slouchy fit, but nothing quite competes with a shirt that’s meant to be worn big but doesn’t swallow you whole. Reformation’s Oversized Crewneck, made with a supersoft, lightweight jersey-knit cotton, looks effortless and is perfectly proportioned —the shoulders hit at the right spot, and the hem is just slightly below my hips.

$32

Material: Cotton | Weight: Medium weight | Fit: Cropped | Neckline: Crew neck

Another tricky proportion to nail: the cropped T-shirt. I personally prefer a looser, higher crop and fabric that’s not tissue-paper-thin. This unisex tee from Everybody.World (the wholesale supplier for brands like Noah and Online Ceramics) is made from recyclable and biodegradable material and has a good mid-weight feel that hangs effortlessly instead of clinging. The hem hits right above my belly button, and the sleeves are regular length, so they don’t dig into my armpits like many other cropped tees. It comes pre-shrunk, so you don’t have to worry about it in the wash, and mine has just gotten cozier every time I pull it out of the dryer.

$95

Material: Cotton | Weight: Lightweight | Fit: Boxy | Neckline: Crew neck

Three experts sing Re/Done’s praises when it comes to the perfect white T-shirt. Both Rosenthal and artist Lucy Litman say the hefty price tag is well worth it, especially if your goal is a vintage fit. “It looks good untucked and worn with high-waisted pants but somehow also tucks in perfectly,” says Litman, who describes the material as “breezy.” New York features editor Katy Schneider prefers the cropped version and knows it seems like a lot to spend on a T-shirt but requests that you hear her out: “These T-shirts are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup. These T-shirts pull together an entire outfit handily, no matter what you are wearing — they’ll elevate jeans and even fancy pants.” And, most important, Schneider adds, “These are T-shirts you can wear almost every day — for days in a row without anyone so much as noticing.” While Re/Done doesn’t offer a long option, the Great makes a lightweight full-length tee.

$54

Material: Hemp and cotton | Weight: Medium weight | Fit: Loose | Neckline: Crew neck

A trendy fabric, to be sure, hemp gives this T-shirt a vintage look because of the lightly heathered color and worn-in fit that feels as though you’ve owned (and washed) the tee for many years. Emma Allen, founder of Everyday Oil, explains that Jungmaven offers other T-shirts with different variations of hemp-and-cotton mixtures; she likes this makeup of 55 percent hemp and 45 percent cotton the best because of how soft yet weighty it makes the tee. For a silkier feel, the brand’s Ojai teecontains 30 percent hemp and 70 percent cotton. And if you need more convincing, Amanda Seyfried told us she can’t live without hers because they’re “sustainable and organic, they fit beautifully on everyone, and they hold up in the wash.”