15 best T-shirts for women to keep in constant rotation
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They may be humble wardrobe essentials, but the best T-shirts for women certainly don't take a backseat in the styling department. When it's too warm for layering but too breezy for summer dresses, a baggy T-shirt and a pair of really good jeans comes in clutch – it's a tried and true formula for a reason.
Whether you need something cropped for wearing with linen trousers on holiday, a midweight style for pairing with wide-leg trousers, or a baggy silhouette for pairing with your comfiest joggers or best leggings, T-shirts will always tick the box.
The only issue? Most of us don’t have unlimited space (or unlimited funds) for all the T-shirts we want. There are near-endless options for necklines, materials, and fit, and every brand claims to make the perfect silhouette, but you need to make your coin count, and that's where we come in. We have waded through thousands of tees across the internet to help you find the perfect one...or two, in our case.
After scouring reviews at pretty much every retailer you can imagine, we've settled on 15 of the absolute best T-shirts for women that are actually worth adding to your everyday lineup. From classic crew necks to baggy, band tees to backless beauties and let's not forget non see-through white T-shirts, your next favourite design is waiting for you somewhere in this list.
This article originally appeared on Glamour US.
1/15Best Figure Hugging T-Shirt: Smoothing Seamless T-Shirt
Second skin T-shirts and baby tees are an easy way to achieve that Kim Kardashian-approved seamless look. SKIMS have got your back, literally.
2/15Best 90's T-Shirt: We The Free Most Loved Long Sleeve
Looking for an off the shoulder, relaxed fit/oversized T-shirt that you can wear with everything from the best leggings to your favourite jeans? Meet Free People's Nina design.
3/15Best Band T-Shirt: Oasis Band Tee
Off to see the Gallagher brothers on the Oasis tour, or in need of some festival outfits? Look no further than this Oasis T-shirt from Levi's. Iconic.
Courtesy of brand4/15Best T-Shirt For Training/Gym T-Shirt: Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0
Like everything else the brand does, Lululemon’s take on the workout tee is a cut above the rest. The design minimizes seams to cut down on chafing, allowing you to run or row with zero discomfort. On top of that, the sweat-wicking mesh fabric keeps your temperature level, and comes in sizes 0 through 20.
5/15Best Cropped T-Shirt: Butter Yellow Crop
Zara is a renowned go-to for wardrobe essentials – cropped T-shirts included. This staple is less than £10, so it's a must-have.
6/15Best Plus Size T-Shirt: Martini Graphic Tee
Gone are the days when all plus size shirts had very bad slogans or prints of the eiffel tower on, thankfully ASOS got the memo that us plus girls deserve the same amount of style as everyone else and enters this gorgeous summer extra dirty martini graphic tee, time for happy hour?
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7/15Best Backless T-Shirt: Open Back Top
Summer has entered the chat and sometimes a little breeze is needed, this open back tied tee from Arket is that perfect item in your wardrobe when you want an elevated top, with minimal effort.
8/15Best Luxe T-Shirt: Heavyweight Tee
Upgrade your basic white T-shirt courtesy of this heavyweight luxe tee from ARRANGE at ASOS. Available in core and plus sizing and in a variety of colours.
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9/15Back T-Shirt from Ganni: White Cotton Tie Back
GANNI T-shirts are an influencer fave, and better yet they come in a wide array of sizes – from a XXS to a 4XL (XXXXL).
10/15Best Sportswear T-Shirt: Football Graphic Tee
“ I maybe bias here as a die hard Arsenal girlie, but you have to admit when it comes to football style, the gunners are bringing out collab after collab of iconic and retro styles. This 90's Arsenal tee from Adidas is the perfect top to add to your summer wardrobe even before the season has started.” - Felicity Hayward, freelance writer.
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11/15Best Heavyweight T-Shirt: Clean Cut T-Shirt
“If you're seeking one of the best white T-shirts that's genuinely not see-through (no matter what bra you wear with it), then COS' Clean Cut range is the silhouette for you. These boxy T-shirts are slightly cropped, but long enough to still loosely tuck into trousers or jeans - AKA the dream - and come in a variety of colours.” – Georgia Trodd, GLAMOUR UK's Senior Commerce Writer.
12/15Best Corset T-Shirt: Waistband Corset Tee
Looking for a t-shirt with a little bit extra? This corset top is the ultimate weekend tee to wear with light blue mom jeans and some cute Adidas trainers.
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Photography by Meghan Marin13/15Best Seller T-Shirt In USA: Hanes Perfect-T Classic T-Shirt
Hello, perfect white T-shirt. You probably have a few Hanes tees balled up at the back of your dresser—but none quite like this. The Perfect-T is the brand’s elevated take on the everyday tee, featuring slightly thicker fabric and a more tailored fit than the ones you typically find in its multipacks. “It’s soft and has a good fit that is not too tight or too loose,” one Amazon reviewer writes. Stick with classic white or choose one of 20 other colors.
14/15Best T-Shirt For £10: Topshop Everyday Tee
“I personally feel it's very important to have a variety of shapes in my T-shirt collection, so as well as a loose and floaty design to tuck into my best jeans nonchalantly, I love this Everyday Tee from Topshop as a tight fitting option.” – Chrissie Moncrieffe, GLAMOUR UK's Creative Producer.
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15/15Best Relaxed T-Shirt: Organic Stripe Oversize Tee
When it comes to size inclusion Lucy & Yak are at the forefront of my mind, from sizes UK 6 - 32 there is something for everyone in your friend group. Oversize tee's and stripes are my absolute fav atm with some big 90's baggy jeans.
