These Are the T-Shirts You’ll Want to Live in This Summer

May 21, 2020

There are certain staples every wardrobe needs — especially when it comes to summer. We’re talking jeans, tank tops, shorts, miniskirts, T-shirts, etc. But the latter is often overlooked when it comes to updating our stash season after season. After all, all tees are made the same, right? Oh so wrong. First, you need to decide what fit fits your body and your style. The boxier silhouettes make for great weekend wear (or everyday wear now that we’re stuck inside). They’re also ideal for sporting with those omnipresent bike shorts. A closer cut T-shirt is the perfect partner for baggy jeans or sleek midi skirts. Meanwhile, cropped tees look great with high-waisted pants or Bermudas. While everyone should have a stark white tee or two in their lineup, don’t be afraid to try trendier options. And our favorite online retailers are full of ideas. Like T-shirts with statement collars or mock necks and gathered hems. Since logomania is still going strong, investing in a designer tee is a safe bet. But have no fear. You can update your T-shirt collection without dropping designer bucks. Whether you prefer old-school band tees or cropped toppers, there’s a tee for you in the slideshow above.

Best T-Shirts

Zara

Printed T-Shirt, $9.90 at Zara
& Other Stories

Twist Knot Top, $59 at & Other Stories
Mango

Ramones T-Shirt, $20.99 at Mango
Nike

Quarter-Zip Cropped Tee, $45 at Urban Outfitters
Paco Rabanne

Logo Cotton T-Shirt, $108 at mytheresa.com
Universal Standard

Short Tee in Heather Grey, $42 at Universal Standard
Alexanderwang.t

Striped Slub Jersey T-Shirt, $175 at Net-a-Porter
Topshop

Weekend T-Shirt in White, $10.80 at Topshop
Violeta by Mango

Satin T-Shirt, $41.99 at Mango
Urban Outfitters

Prince Purple Rain Tee, $39 at Urban Outfitters
Lisa Says Gah

Gah! Tee in White, $48 at Lisa Says Gah
Victoria Victoria Beckham

Joies Du Cheval T-Shirt, $150 at Shopbop
Stüssy

Gazer Mock Neck Tee in Black, $60 at Need Supply Co.
Urban Outfitters

Wynne Button-Down Cropped Tee in White, $29 at Urban Outfitters
Stelen

Lisa Pocket Tee in Green, $13.99 at Need Supply Co.
Mango

Detail Neck T-Shirt, $20.99 at Mango
Intimately

Friday Morning Swit Tee in Black, $38 at Free People
& Other Stories

Boxy Organic Cotton T-Shirt in Light Blue, $25 at & Other Stories
T.La

Classic V-Neck Tee in White, $48 at Anthropologie
All Access

Studio Cropped Tie-Front Leopard-Print Stretch-Jersey T-Shirt, $75 at Net-a-Porter
Zara

Front Print T-Shirt, $25.90 at Zara
Retro Brand

Pink Floyd Boy Tee in White, $78 at Free People

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.