And Now, Our List of the Best T-Shirts of All Time

Hunting down the best T-shirt brands is like searching for the holy grail of fashion. Such is the importance of the quest for many fashion lovers. Here at Who What Wear, we always get questions about where to find perfect tees. But first off, it's worth reminding ourselves of the requirements that make an incredible T-shirt. For starters, it should fall just right—not too clingy and not too loose (unless you're after the relaxed look). Other factors include it being in a block colour (with the exception of the Breton) for maximum styling options. Our preferences are tees in black, white or grey—although, other hues are acceptable as well. (Wild, we know.)

Finally, there is one last trick that we highly recommend when on the hunt for this basic: Try shopping outside of the women's department. The men's section (or just head over to Mr Porter) can be a trove of T-shirt wonders, particularly if you're looking for a style that you might want to tuck into jeans. Here, we've rounded up the very best T-shirts you can locate—from high-street options to designer ones. Click through our gallery to shop from best T-shirt brands, starting with some of the Who What Wear editors' favourites.

OUR EDITORS' FAVOURITE T-SHIRT BRANDS:

1. Arket

"Arket's T-shirts are the stuff of legend in the Who What Wear office, with many of our editors including them in their edit of basics. However, I have a confession to make: I didn't own one until recently. So, a couple of months ago, I decided to see what all the fuss is about, and I can confirm the hype is warranted. I get it, how exciting can a white T-shirt be? Turns out very, when you find the one with the perfect relaxed fit and ideal weight to it. Instantly my jeans outfits look cooler, and it tucks into the waistline of my skirts with ease. I have the white, but I'm considering investing in a handful of the colours to see me through summer.” – Maxine Eggenberger, Deputy Editor

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2. COS

"Whilst there are many brands that make a sublime white T-shirt, COS became my number one when I realised its other colour options were equally as reliant as its monochrome ones. Be it cobalt blue, slime green or lemon yellow, COS isn't afraid to brave the bold, and always seems to hit the nail on the head when it comes to a trending palette.” – Rebecca Rhys-Evans, Branded Content Editor

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3. Marks and Spencer

"I'm wearing an M&S tee as I type! Marks and Spencer might not seem like the obvious go-to for the perfect T-shirt but I own a couple of their heavier-weight jersey crew-neck versions in white, navy and black, and swear they hold their shape, wash well and seem to be true to size. I tend to go for their slim-fit style, which isn't too snug but does the job of defining my figure better than a baggier cut.” – Hannah Almassi, Editor-in-Chief

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4. Whistles

"I always recommend Whistles to people looking to invest in good quality staples at competitive prices. Once renowned for its slogan t-shirts, it now hones in on classic, refined cuts and its t-shirt offerings are among my favourites. I'm particularly fond of slub and slouched styles that can easily tucked into waistbands and its 2024 styles fit the quota" – Avalon Afriyie, Contributing Editor

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5. H&M

"I like to invest in my wardrobe where I can, but that doesn’t mean that I only shop designer. H&M is one of my favourite brands for basics that don’t break the bank, but still last. The t-shirts are some of my favourites; soft, well-fitting and good quality (especially if you shop from the premium selection or go for 100% organic cotton), they are a staple in my wardrobe all year round. Plus, they wash really well, which is a big plus for me.” – Poppy Nash, Managing Editor

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6. Ninety Percent

"I'm obsessed with Ninety Percent's luxuriously soft and stretchy dresses, so it stands to reason that I'd love their organic cotton T-shirts too. If you're looking for flattering cuts, premium quality that won't break the bank, and happen to be a sustainable shopper, nothing beats Ninety's credentials. A good tee is one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe, and this one happens to donate 90% of its profits to charities so, it does good too.” – Remy Farrell, Shopping Editor

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SHOP MORE NOTEWORTHY T-SHIRT BRANDS:

James Perse

If you're looking to invest, James Perse is one of the leading luxury brands for tees.

Weekday

The destination for great basics on the high street, Weekday isn't one to overlook.

Boden

A classic high-street brand that rarely lets you down.

Monki

I have a white T-shirt from Monki that I've owned for over six years, and it's still going strong.

Uniqlo

For the ultimate classic tees, look to Uniqlo. The brilliant thing about this brand is that it offers much more interesting colours too.

Gap

When I asked the members of our Facebook group So… Should I Buy This?, Gap came up as one of the biggest recommendations.

Hush

Don't sleep on Hush. It really has some great tees.

John Lewis

Don't Sleep on John Lewis, when it comes to well priced basic t-shirts!

Toteme

We mustn't forget about the master of basics, Toteme.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.