9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Elevate a White T-Shirt, According to Sofia Richie

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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Sofia Richie Grainge has quickly become a source of inspiration for lust-worthy fashion and beauty finds, from the Posse two-piece set worn on her honeymoon to the Chanel lipstick used during her wedding day. Take a closer look at her effortlessly cool style, and you’ll notice that the backbone of Richie’s coveted wardrobe is actually strengthened by a solid collection of wardrobe essentials. As of late, the humble white T-shirt has become the faithful staple that’s anchoring her casual yet polished outfits.

How does the 25-year-old It girl manage to turn an anti-fashion basic into a sartorial success? It all boils down to two things: investing in quality separates and a few styling tricks. Ahead, we’ll zoom in on five of Richie’s understated white-T-shirt looks, show you how she successfully styled each outfit, and provide ways to shop her exact pieces as well as additional items inspired by each ensemble. Read on to unleash your inner Richie.

The Chic Errand Runner

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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Just like us, Richie loves timeless pieces that whisper chic. An investment-worthy coat is all you need to elevate those T-shirt and legging outfits. Plus, smiley face socks are a fun way to add a bit of personality to any look.

The Row

Polli wool-blend jacket

Leset

Margo cotton-jersey T-shirt

Free People

Movement Smiling Buti ankle socks

Nike

Downshifter 12 sneaker

Michael Kors Collection

Campbell medium pebbled leather satchel

Cos

cashmere-blend beanie

The Day-to-Night Look

Sofia Richie
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What’s the chicest way to add a sense of ease to suiting? A timeless shirt. Here, Richie wore The Row’s splurge-worthy Exeter shirt, but any tee will add an effortless twist.

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wool blazer

The Row

Wesler cotton T-shirt

Daphine

Luna cubic zirconia 18kt gold-plated necklace

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track pants

Khaite

Aimee clutch

Gianvito Rossi

Ascent 55 leather slingback pumps

The Weekend Shopper

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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A hero coat and polished trousers are the season’s secret weapon to uplifting casual looks. And don’t forget to add the shoe of the moment, the Adidas Samba, to solidify a winning outfit.

Max Mara

Manuela Icon belted camel hair coat

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The Perfect tee

Bottega Veneta

medium Andiamo bag

TWP

New Didi cotton-blend trousers

Saint Laurent Eyewear

Essential 53MM square sunglasses

Adidas

Samba sneaker

The Effortlessly Cool

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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A few styling tricks is all you need to take your T-shirt moment to the next level. Here, Richie shows us how its done with a snug tuck and statement handbag.

Hanes

Perfect short-sleeve T-shirt

Slvrlake

Mica low-rise wide-leg organic jeans

Khaite

Elena bag

Toteme

The Sport leather-trimmed suede and shell sneakers

Ray-Ban

54mm Wayfarer sunglasses

David Yurman

sculpted cable pinky ring

The French-Girl Flair

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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While visiting Parisian brand Sézane’s store, Richie nailed the effortless flair of French-girl style by layering a suede button-up top over a classic white T-shirt. Black jeans kept the neutral vibes going, while a bright pair of red Khaite heels added the perfect unexpected touch.

Leset

classic Margo tee

Everlane

Way-High jeans

Banana Republic

Factory oversized vegan suede shirt

Destree

Martin S jewel handbag

Oscar de la Renta

Lintzer crystal-embellished drop earrings

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Jil Sander

pointed open-toe leather sandals

The California-Cool Ease

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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The crisp elegance of linen trousers instantly elevates Richie’s white shirt worn here. While the fashion world might still be divided by the controversial flip-flop trend, Richie proves it can be the easiest way to add a carefree spirit to any outfit.

Frame

linen-jersey T-shirt

Skims

cotton fleece jogger

Bottega Veneta Eyewear

original aviator-style gold-tone sunglasses

The Row

City leather flip-flops

Saint Laurent

Pochon Matelassé leather shoulder bag

Gold The Lovers Pact Necklace

The Coastal-Chill Moment

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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Like the suede outfit from above, Richie’s go-to styling trick for white tees is to pair them under an unbuttoned shirt. The polished effects of a pinstripe option pull this entire outfit together.

Cos

minimal concealed placket shirt

FM 669

little organic cotton T-shirt

Isabel Marant

Nadege twill pants

Bottega Veneta

square sunglasses

The Row

N/S Park textured-leather tote

Dior

Walk n Dior sneaker

The Luxe-Sport Spin

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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Luxurious separates help to turn simple white T-shirts into works of art. Here, Richie shows us how it’s done with Alaïa shorts, a Khaite belt, and Loewe sneakers.

Re/Done

The Classic tee

Alaïa

pleated twill shorts

Khaite

2cm Julius leather belt

Loewe

Flow Runner nylon and suede trainers

Madewell

The Transport bucket bag

Khaite

x Oliver Peoples 1983c sunglasses

The City-Chic Take

Sofia Richie Shows Us 9 Undeniably Chic Ways to Style a White Shirt
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A classic pair of jeans will forever be the best partner for any white tee. Follow Richie’s lead, and test out the half-tucked styling trick for instant cool factor.

The Row

Fedrino top

Celine

Polly jeans

DeMellier

Vancouver grained-leather tote bag

Oliver Peoples

Martineaux sunglasses

By Pariah

O Huggies mini 14-karat recycled gold sapphire hoop earrings

Maison Margiela

Replica leather and suede sneakers