The Best T-Shirts in Every Key Color, From Red to Black to Heather Gray
The only list you need for the most crucial basic.
The internet is filled with roundups of the best white T-shirts, and I love that for us, but that's not the only T-shirt color in the sea. I wear T-shirts multiple times a week, and it's not always a white one. There are an overwhelming number of T-shirt colors available to choose from, but I can confidently say that the six hues that I've highlighted below are the most useful and timeless. (Yes, one of the colors is white.) I humbly consider myself to be a T-shirt expert, so what else is there to do than share the best tees in the most essential colors with you?
Below, you'll find the top five T-shirts in the most important colors to own. For the sake of consistency, I kept it to all short-sleeve tees. Aside from that, you'll find a variety of price points and options from both mainstream and under-the-radar brands. Scroll on to add your next tee to your cart.
Black
Fun fact: I own this perfect tee in three colors.
There's a reason why this flattering cap-sleeve tee has sold out multiple times.
Perfectly polished.
I like this airy tee so much that I own two of them.
The pointelle fabric adds sweetness to this Cou Cou Intimates option.
Gray
I've worn this so many times this summer I might need to buy a second one.
The ribbed trim makes it look polished.
Slightly oversize without being sloppy.
This 100% lyocell tee even looks ridiculously soft.
White
This highly coveted tee deserves all the hype it routinely gets.
This V-neck baby tee feels especially forward.
The fact that I've been wearing this one for years says a lot.
Our editors are enamored with this buzzy new brand's tees.
This baby tee has a boxy cut, which makes it more versatile in my opinion.
Red
The prettiest cherry red and the best fit.
I wouldn't mind owning this in any color, but the red is pretty great.
This medium-weight tee is perfect for fall.
It's as classic and chic as T-shirts get.
This looks far more expensive than it is.
Blue
This is the kind of T-shirt color that'll get you compliments from strangers.
High quality at a low price point.
Perfect fit, perfect rich navy.
It's only a matter of time before this low-key cobalt tee sells out.
Chocolate Brown
The number of colors this wallet-friendly Aritzia style comes in is mind-blowing, but I'm partial to mocha.
This soft, slightly cropped tee is an outfit-maker.
This lightweight option has such a nice drape.
This will never go out of style.
You can always count on Gap to have great tees.
