You know that feeling when you find a really good shirt? You pull it on in the morning and something in you just settles. You catch your reflection in a shop window on the way to coffee and think yes that looks like me.
Most white tees never give you that feeling. So between everything Mona has heard from her community at @artofstylemona and everything we learned while making our own here's the little list we wish someone had handed us years ago.
Thin cotton is never worth it
If you can see through it on the first day it's only going to get worse from there. Look for 100% cotton that has a bit of weight to it because a heavier tee hangs away from your body instead of clinging to it.
Oversized is comfy but it can hide you
We both love an oversized tee and we always will. The only catch is that most of them hide your shape completely and you can end up looking a little lost in all that fabric.
You want a waist without the tuck
We've all done the front tuck or the little knot and we all know it lasts about an hour. Shape that's built right into the tee is the only kind you can actually forget about.
A little structure in the shoulders goes a long way
This is the difference between a tee that looks styled and one that just looks big. It's hard to put into words but you feel it the moment you put it on.
It should take you from morning to night
The perfect white tee is the one you wear with jeans for a coffee run and still feel good in at dinner. That's the dreamy part really because it's one piece that keeps saying yes all day long.
Our answer to all five is the Mona Oversized Cinched Tee. It's made from heavier 100% cotton with a cinch on one side and it comes with a gold brooch for nights out. Just a heads up that it runs oversized so if you're between sizes go down one.
Shop the white tee or see it in butter yellow.
A few quick questions
How do I find a white tee that isn't see-through?
Skip anything that feels thin and look for 100% cotton with some weight to it.
Fitted or oversized?
Fitted is lovely for layering and oversized is easier on its own and comfier all day. If you love oversized but miss having a waist look for a tee that has the shape built in.
How do I keep it white?
Wash it cool with your other whites and go easy on the dryer because high heat sets stains and can yellow cotton over time.