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The Very Best Basic White Tees for Guys

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There are few occasions where a sturdy but crisp plain white tee isn’t appropriate. And there are a few main criteria that make pulling off the perfect plain white tee. 

In our professional opinion, a plain white tee should be: crewneck over V-neck, sturdy cotton over flimsy and see-through polyester, tagless instead of branded and suitable for frequent wear. 

Instead of endlessly searching the internet for your next BFF of a tee, here are eight white shirts that you can get away with wearing on the daily for every kind of budget and every kind of guy, recommended by none other than the editors behind ONE37pm and the men who propel the projects at Team Gary Vee.

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Everybody World

Everybody World

Price: $42

Top reason to buy: Used by hype brands

When it comes to white tees, I'm pro-Hanes to the point that it just might not even be necessary for you to read the rest of this, but if you're going another direction, I really like this Los Angeles brand Everybody World, who uses 100 percent recycled cotton and makes pliable (but structured!) basics. Online Ceramics uses their blanks, which suggests that many other hype cycle brands will follow. —Corban Goble, ONE37pm

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Gap

Gap

Price: $25 for 2

Top reason to buy: Soft cotton

These are, in my opinion, the best basic white tees for guys. I prefer the crewneck style and love that they come in a two-pack. —Katie Laycock, Team Gary Vee

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James Perse

James Perse

Price: $70

Top reason to buy: Brand name

James Perse might create the world’s greatest basic white tee. Not sure how they do it, but the lightweight jersey knit cotton is soft but sturdy. This one is spot-on.—Kevin Smith, ONE37pm

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Madewell

Madewell

Price: $40

Top reason to buy: Minimal but special details

This tee is not too big, not too tight and has sleeves that hit at just the right spot on the biceps. The material is cotton: one of the cornerstones of a great white tee. —Sarah Lynch, ONE37pm

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AllSaints

AllSaints

Price: $55

Top reason to buy: Tubular construction

The signature AllSaints tee with tiny skull logo is constructed out of one tubular piece of pure cotton, eliminating any side seams. While a more luxe option, these tees will look good for a very long time.—Justin Schnell, Team Gary Vee

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Hanes

Hanes

Price: $5

Top reason to buy: Bargain price

In terms of white tee recipe, this one hits so many ingredients on the head. Crewneck? Check. Tagless? Check. Sturdy cotton? Check. And, it barrels in at a ridiculously low price point. This tee might take the cake.—Madison Russell, ONE37pm

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Kotn

Kotn

Price: $25

Top reason to buy: Egyptian cotton

Slim-fitting through the body, this tee is crafted from soft and durable 100 percent cotton jersey. Both GQ and The Wall Street Journal have noted it as the perfect white tee, so who are we to differ?—Conor Sheeran, ONE37pm

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J.Crew

J.Crew

Price: $45

Top reason to buy: Classic cut

Available in both classic and tall fit, this J.Crew Always 1994 T-shirt is a gem. Back from the vaults, it’s based on an OG J.Crew tee in heavyweight cotton. It’s durable, won’t stretch and the fit is great.—Ryan Haney, ONE37pm

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Asos

Asos

Price: $10

Top reason to buy: Tall sizing

I'm tall, so these Asos tees made specifically in a longer cut are perfect. They're 100 percent organic cotton, too. —Andy Krainik, Team Gary Vee

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