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Ahead of a new season, you might find yourself more interested in those irresistible It items than ever before–and trust us, we get it. Just a few days into spring, we’ve already reported on the cool-girl approved suede sneaker, the eternally chic white dress, and an East-West handbag, or two. With that being said, we’d also argue that the dawn of a new season is the ideal time to go back to the basics, a.k.a. those timeless wardrobe staples that seem to always shine regardless of the time and place. And when it comes to the classics, nothing is as foundational in a closet as a plain, but perfect white tee. From Leset and Skims to The Row and Cos, we’re mapping out 7 white T-shirt outfits that deliver maximum style with minimal effort.
Vogue’s Favorite White T-Shirts:
- The Everyday Tee: Leset Margo T-shirt, $68
- The Square Silhouette: Madewell Perfect crewneck tee, $42
- The Designer Moment: The Row Essentials Chiara T-shirt, $420
- The Elevated Athlete: Skims cotton jersey T-shirt, $48
- The Dramatic Drape: Lemaire Foulard T-shirt, $245
- The Luxe Crewneck: Vince crewneck T-shirt, $88
Allow your white tee to center each and every spring outfit idea you craft this season–it is the perfect blank canvas, after all. For starters, Leset’s famed Margo tee is the chicest of choices, especially when paired with crisp white denim. Or you could adhere ever so slightly to the trends and sling a butter yellow sweater across your shoulders. While the staple may be the epitome of casual, Lemaire’s scarf-detailed style becomes even cooler when worn with a wide-leg trouser from Dries Van Noten and sling bag.
For a twist on tailoring, style Madewell’s boxy tee with a pair of pleated khakis. No longer just a staple of your weekend wardrobe, a plain white tee is the ultimate everyday (and night) essential. Below, shop our edit of 7 white T-shirt outfits that will make your transition to spring effortlessly easy.
The Cult Classic
There’s no closet combination quite like a white T-shirt and jeans. Up the ante on the classic look by picking a pair of crisp white jeans and adding of-the-moment burgundy and brown extras.
The Boyish Cut
Not too long, short, or boxy, Madewell’s white tee can (and should!) be tucked into anything. For spring, we’re wearing ours with a slightly preppy pair of pleated khakis and energizing bursts of citrus.
The Ultra Luxe
The Row’s extra soft slouchy tee can easily be dressed up or down. For an off-duty look, pair it with longline denim shorts and a cheeky sweater vest.
The Swingy Cut
Sacai’s swinging paneled tee adds complexity to a typical tee-and-trousers duo. Pinstripe pants and embellished mesh ballerinas are artful additions.
The Sporty Tee
Play in contrast by pairing Rabanne’s tie-dye maxi skirt with a sporty, close cut tee from Adidas and a pair of Nike thong sandals.
The Scarf Detail
Lean into the fluid elegance of Lemaire’s scarf-tie tee shirt by adding a pair of soft, tailored trousers and thoughtful accessories.
The Leather Tee
A leather tee shirt may seem like an unexpected wardrobe essential, but a sharp white version from Stouls is surprisingly versatile. Dress it up with an asymmetric skirt, ladylike kitten heels, and cool-girl silver jewelry.
