ICYMI: Fashion People Have Been Quietly Replacing Their White Tees For This Chicer Fall Basic
Don't default to white T-shirts—this updated wardrobe basic will make your outfits look much cooler in 2026.
Chic dressers already eager to embrace transitional summer-to-fall fashion are letting everyone know there's one major trend worth adding to their rotation. It's not the expected loafers, trench coat, or dark denim. Instead, it's the henley tee. That's right: in place of classic white T-shirts, fashion people are reaching for collarless tops with a half-button placket, mostly in long-sleeve styles. The latest insider to be spotted in one? Lucy Hale.
Over the weekend, Hale was seen in L.A. wearing a casual yet polished outfit. She paired frayed-hem denim shorts and an oversized white long-sleeve henley shirt. To complete the look, she added The Row's Marlo 12 Bag, flip-flops, and wire-frame sunglasses.
On Lucy Hale: The Row Marlo 12 Bag ($3600)
If you're loyal to your white T-shirts, don't worry. Henleys offer that same effortless versatility. The difference? You don't have to overthink what to layer on top. In 2026, the henley is the look. Simply add your favorite jeans, trousers, or even denim shorts, and you're good to go.
Scroll on to shop chic henley tees that make the transition into fall easier and keep all of your outfits looking fresh.
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This looks identical to the one that Hale wore in L.A.
You can't go wrong with a fitted, light gray henley.
A chic fall wardrobe isn't complete without a pop of red.
Reformation gets it.
I love how the white buttons pop against the gray.
I just bought this tee in the white and beige.
Since this knit is sheer, I'd style it with a black bra and a mini skirt or dark-wash jeans for a date night.
Navy is the new black.
Style with a brown suede midi skirt and kitten heels.
This muted blue is perfection.
