10 white t-shirts for every body type and style
T-shirt? White, how else? Already in the 80s it was worn with Levi's jeans,and grandpa's XXL jacket, in the 90s it became thecombined, and even today it is still one of the most popular basics in the wardrobe. White basic T-shirts have long since achieved cult status, outlasting pretty much every fashion trend and are now an integral part of every fashion metropolis from New York to Paris.
Over the past few decades, they have been reinterpreted several times, sometimes in an oversized silhouette, sometimes cropped or super-tight in a baby tee style. But what always unites all white T-shirts? Their unconditional wearability. Because no matter whether to,, sweatpants or even for, the minimalist go-to top goes with everything, almost always.
The GLAMOR editors wear these white T-shirts
Tried & Tested – these 4 white T-shirts are our absolute must-haves when it comes to basics. You can find out why here.
“Cotton Jersey T-Shirt” von Skims
“Hardly any of my clothes have seen the inside of my carry-on suitcase as much as this Skims t-shirt. A friend recommended it to me a year ago and I haven't been able to live without it since then. No matter where you travel, this T-shirt made from a super comfortable cotton-jersey blend is there. It goes with everything and always – with jeans, skirts and leggings as well as under sweaters or hoodies.” –Lisa Zirngast, Affiliate Fashion Editor GLAMOUR
Simple T-shirt from Cos
“In my opinion, white T-shirts look best when they have a looser cut, sleeves that are not too short and a heavier fabric. They also shouldn't have a cropped cut, as I prefer my shirtstucked-inshoot(tell me you’re a millennial, without telling me you’re a millennial!).I always find what I’m looking for at Cos, my go-to address for good quality basics.” –Madeline Dangmann, Senior Fashion Editor GLAMOUR
Medium weight t-shirt from Arket
“My favorite from Arket’s menswear department has everything the perfect basic shirt needs for me: relaxed fit, soft material made from 100% cotton, and it’s not at all see-through.” –Leona Ullmann, Affiliate Beauty Editor GLAMOUR
Heavyweight t-shirt from Arket
“Due to the heavy material, the shirt falls very nicely and is also not transparent: an absolutely practical basic.” –Sarah Riechwald, Photo & Visual Content Editor GLAMOUR
Quick Shop: White T-shirts at a glance
What is the best white t-shirt? This is how I put together the favorites list
Personally, it is important to me to find a good mix of price, quality and cut. That's why there are tight T-shirts as well as models with an oversized cut.Little tip:If you like a T-shirt but find it too short, small, tight or loose, simply deviate from your regular size based on your gut feeling.
Most teas are made of cotton, often even organic cotton. Not only is this easy to handle when it comes to machine washing, but due to the properties of the fabric, the shirts are durable, usually pleasantly tight and, on top of that, completely skin-friendly. The structure of the fabric also played a role in our selection. While some prefer it smooth, others choose a ripped cotton. Both super cool and easy to combine.
Before you finally see my 10 favorites, I want totwo important criteria in my selection processmention.
- On the one hand, the price, where I tried to cover everything from inexpensive to luxury.
- On the other hand, it is also important that the brands in the respective online shop also offer large sizes and deliver to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with little to no shipping costs.
The “perfect” white T-shirt to shop for
From classic to cropped to oversized – I have identified the 10 best models from H&M, Cos, Arket, Skims & Co. You're guaranteed to find it hereright fit!
Best regular fit white t-shirt
Simple T-shirt from Cos
Sizes:XXS bis XL
Material:100 percent organic cotton
Fit:slightly defined fit
Best white t-shirt made from 100 percent organic cotton
“100% Supima Cotton T-Shirt” from Uniqlo
Sizes:XXS bis XXL
Material:100 percent Supima cotton
Fit:simple silhouette with V-neck
Best white t-shirt with shaping effect
“Soft Smoothing Seamless”-T-Shirt von Skims
Sizes:XXS bis 4X
Material:93 percent nylon, 7 percent spandex
Fit:Tight round collar, shortened sleeves and figure-flattering cut
Best white oversize t-shirt
Oversized-T-Shirt von H&M
Sizes:XXS bis 4XL
Material:100 percent cotton
Fit:Oversized with dropped shoulders
Best sustainable white t-shirt
“Idaara” T-shirt from Armedangels
Sizes:XS bis XXL
Material:100 percent cotton
Fit:straight cut with capped sleeves
Best ribbed white t-shirt
Tight ribbed t-shirt from Weekday
Sizes:XXS bis XL
Material:95 percent cotton, 5 percent elastane
Fit:close-fitting and falls slightly over the hips
Best white v-neck t-shirt
“The Slim V-Neck Tee” von Everlane
Sizes:XXS bis XL
Material:100 percent organic cotton
Fit:loose fit with a deep V-neck and slightly dropped shoulders
Best white “Quiet Luxury” t-shirt
Cotton jersey T-shirt from Toteme
Sizes:XXS bis XL
Material:100 percent cotton
Fit:straight cut with a round collar
Cotton t-shirt from Acne Studios
Sizes:XS bis L
Material:100 percent cotton
Fit:Crew neck and loose fit
Best white cropped t-shirt
„The 90s Rib Tee“ von Everlane
Sizes:XXS bis XL
Material:97 percent organic cotton, 3 percent elastane
Fit:Cropped cut with slightly shortened sleeves
The search for the best white t-shirt –a never ending story
Styling is by far the easiest and final step in the “white t-shirt” affair. Unfortunately, the search for the best white T-shirt is often anything but easy. The first hurdle is the huge range of products from many different brands, all of which differ in cut, price, quality and style. Sounds like lots of pages full of products. Click through it? It's quite a lot of effort, which is why you're welcome to leave it to us.
But even if we have made a pre-selection, you still have to choose the right fit for you. A classic straight cut is not only available at. T-shirts can also have a straight cut. Most of the time the sleeves are a little wider with a round neckline. But there are also cool models for everyone who wants it cropped or figure-hugging (keyword: baby tees in a pack of 2, raglan and sweatshirt styles or short-sleeved shirts).Slim Fit). In addition to the silhouette, the neckline also changes the fit of the T-shirt. In addition to the classic crew neck, tooCrew-Neckcalled, the V-neck orV-Neckconsidered by many to be one of the most popular designs.
How do I wash a white t-shirt? And how do I get it white again?
To ensure that the perfect white T-shirt not only looks beautiful the first time you wear it, but also stays white for a long time, it is important to wash it correctly. Various heavy-duty detergents ensure that white clothing stays clean (and white). You can also specifically treat smaller stains before washing with tools such as gall soap or stain removers for special purposes (grass stains, wine stains, etc.).
Admittedly, it may sound very obvious, but precaution should not be forgotten when washing white t-shirts - whether vests, tank tops, long sleeves or classic women's t-shirts. This means: Always make sure not to wash your white laundry with other colors. If it does happen, you can use so-called “white” cloths for your laundry. These can remove lighter gray haze.
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