I'm a Specialist in Essentials—Here Are the White Tees and Tanks I'm Sporting This Summer.

      I might mention this frequently, but I genuinely consider myself an expert on the basics, particularly white tees and tanks. I have a dedicated drawer overflowing with them, and they are my everyday attire. Whether paired with jeans, drawstring pants, shorts, or leggings, I live in these pieces, so you can trust that I know which ones are the best. Expensive, budget-friendly, or somewhere in between—I'm here to help. Below, you'll find the few that I currently wear the most, along with some I'm looking to add to my collection once there's room in that drawer. Expect to see options from brands like Flore Flore and Éterne to Zara and H&M, because I firmly believe that you can achieve anything on a budget. Ready to dive in? Just keep scrolling to start shopping.

      Madewell

      The '90s Crewneck Tee in Compact Cotton

      This is one of my go-tos.

      FLORE FLORE

      Max Organic Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt

      A light long-sleeve is perfect for summer.

      J.Crew

      Boyfriend Jersey Classic-Fit T-Shirt

      Don't take my word for it; check the reviews.

      FLORE FLORE

      Esmé Ribbed Organic Cotton-Jersey Tank

      Saint Sirene

      The Boyfriend

      It's challenging to find a good oversized fit, but they nailed it.

      Madewell

      The '90s Shell Tank in Compact Cotton

      I own this in both white and black; they are ideal tanks.

      Éterne

      Short Sleeve Baby Tee

      Here are more white tees and tanks I'm considering:

      LESET

      Margo V-Neck Cotton T-Shirt

      You'll see I'm on a V-neck kick lately.

      It's the season of the halter.

      Nordstrom

      Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt

      COS

      Cotton V-Neck Tank Top

      J.Crew

      Perfect-Fit Boatneck Tank Top

      A boatneck style is incredibly chic.

      COS

      Slim Boat-Neck Cotton T-Shirt

      We the Free

      Ballad Reversible Tank

      Wear it with the neckline high or low.

      Quince

      Cotton Modal Relaxed Long Sleeve Tee in White

      The reviews have definitely convinced me.

      Reformation x Courtney Grow

      Gianna Tee

      The entire collaboration is outstanding.

      COS

      Slim Cotton Raglan T-Shirt

      The small details really stand out.

      ZARA

      Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt

      A few friends own this, and they’ve influenced my interest.

      ZARA

      Short Sleeve Interlock T-Shirt

      You might want to grab three while you're at it.

      LESET

      Nando Slim Fit Cotton T-Shirt

      I feel like slim-fit is the new oversized trend.

      H&M

      Cooling Slim-Fit Ribbed Shelf-Bra Tank Top

      What could be better than a built-in bra?

      J.Crew

      Boyfriend Jersey Relaxed Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

      It's a favorite among celebrities for a reason.

      Enza Costa

      Supima Cotton Essential Sleeveless Tank

      This brand offers great quality, and I'm also a fan of their pants!

      J.Crew

      Perfect-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt

      Reformation

      Ezra Slim Fit Long Sleeve

      A just slightly sheer option is this one.

      perfectwhitetee

      Springsteen Supima Cotton Baby Tee