8 White T-Shirt Outfits That Deliver Maximum Style With Minimal Effort

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Ahead of a new season, you might find yourself more interested in those irresistible It items than ever before–and trust us, we get it. Just a few days into spring, we’ve already reported on the cool-girl approved driving loafer, the eternally chic white dress, and a burgundy handbag, or two. With that being said, we’d also argue that the dawn of a new season is the ideal time to go back to the basics, a.k.a. those timeless wardrobe staples that seem to always shine regardless of the time and place. And when it comes to the classics, nothing is as foundational in a closet as a plain, but perfect white tee. From Banana Republic and Everlane to The Row and Skims, we’re mapping out 8 white T-shirt outfits that deliver maximum style with minimal effort.

Vogue’s Best White T-Shirt Wish List:

The Draped Delight: Banana Republic Poppy draped top, $60The Twisted Tee: Tibi tie-detailed cotton-jersey T-shirt, $175The Strong Shouldered Style: The Frankie Shop Carrington T-shirt, $115The Everyday Essential: Leset Margo T-shirt, $68The Luxurious Lightweight Tee: Giuliva Heritage The Dardo wool T-shirt, $400The Nine-to-Nine Find: Tove Giulianna asymmetric draped top, $533The Boyfriend Fit: Haikure Kelly cotton-jersey T-shirt, $130The Cropped Tee: Slvrlake cotton-jersey T-shirt, $100The Buy-In-Bulk: Everlane The Organic Cotton Box-Cut Tee, $30The Second-Skin Style: Skims cotton jersey T-shirt, $48

Allow your white tee to center each and every spring outfit idea you craft this season–it is the perfect blank canvas, after all. For starters, Leset’s famed Margo tee is the chicest of choices, especially when peeking out underneath Alex Mill’s striped ladylike jacket. Next, adhere ever so slightly to the trends and style the duo atop Toteme’s bright white jeans and a pair of metallic ballet flats from Schutz. While the staple may be the epitome of casual, The Frankie Shop’s strong-shouldered style becomes increasingly cooler when worn with St. Agni’s clean-lined maxiskirt and a pair of crinkle-effect loafers from Khaite.

For a twist on tailoring, style Giulvia Heritage’s lightweight tee with Polo Ralph Lauren’s structured suit vest and Gucci’s newest handbag arrival. Ever so versatile, you can even wear Tove’s draped delight with Vince’s pleated black pants and a pair of Bottega Veneta mules for an elegant evening look. No longer just a staple of your weekend wardrobe, a plain white tee is the ultimate everyday (and night) essential. Below, shop our edit of 8 white T-shirt outfits that will make your transition to spring effortlessly easy.

The Draped Delight With a Baggy Blue Jean

There’s no closet combination quite like a white T-shirt and jeans, just ask Vogue’s Executive Fashion Director, Lisa Aiken, for example. Like Aiken, slip into Banana Republic’s classic-with-a-twist tee, which features delightfully flattering draping, and Agolde’s slouchy blue jeans. To finish off the look, double the denim in Valentino’s oversized barn jacket and sling St. Agni’s suede moon bag over your shoulders.

Banana Republic

Poppy draped top

Agolde

Ellis pleated low-rise wide-leg jeans

Valentino Garavani

logo-embellished denim jacket

Veja

Volley suede-trimmed leather sneakers

St. Agni

mini Bon Bon suede bag

The Twisted Tee With a Transitional Trench Coat

A full-length trench coat is a timeless transitional staple for a reason. For spring, however, we’re gravitating towards more epic options, like H&M’s wrap coat. Underneath, Tibi’s twisted tee is the ultimate accent. Round out the look with a pop of burgundy, or two, from The Row’s tailored trousers to Loewe’s chain-link Flamenco bag.

Tibi

tie-detailed cotton-jersey T-shirt

The Row

Antone pleated wide-leg pants

A.Emery

Kinto leather sandals

Laura Lombardi

Portrait 14kt gold-plated chain necklace

The Strong Shouldered Style With a Clean-Lined Maxiskirt

The perfect mix of classic and cool, The Frankie Shop’s strong-shouldered tee pairs a little too well with a clean-lined maxiskirt from St. Agni. For a touch of tailoring, layer the tee underneath an oversized black blazer, also from The Frankie Shop. Crinkle-effect loafers from Khaite add some edge to the ensemble, while Toteme’s Scoop bag keeps it masterfully minimal.

The Frankie Shop

Carrington T-shirt

St. Agni

asymmetric wool-blend twill maxi wrap-effect skirt

The Frankie Shop

Bea twill blazer

Toteme

Scoop leather shoulder bag

Agmes

Wishbone gold vermeil cord necklace

The Everyday Essential With a Ladylike Jacket

Leset’s cult-classic Margo tee is the ultimate blank canvas, allowing for those buzzier It Items, like Alex Mill’s striped ladylike jacket and a pair of white jeans from Toteme, to shine. For a casual weekend wardrobe, finish the look off in Schutz’s metallic ballet flats and a spring-to-summer straw bag from Dragon Diffusion.

Alex Mill

Paris sweater jacket

Dragon Diffusion

Triple Jump small woven-leather basket bag

Lié Studio

Vera gold vermeil earrings

The Luxurious Lightweight Tee With a Sleek Suit Vest

If you’re committed to the suit vest but prefer a bit more coverage, Giuliva Heritage’s lightweight white T-shirt is the perfect layering piece to place underneath. To match the easy breeziness, style the duo with Another Tomorrow’s flared midiskirt and a pair of polished penny loafers from Saint Laurent. Gucci’s just-arrived bucket bag doesn’t hurt in the mix, either.

Giuliva Heritage

The Dardo wool T-shirt

Another Tomorrow

paneled full skirt

Polo Ralph Lauren

cotton and wool vest

Saint Laurent

Le Leather YSL penny loafers

Gucci

original GG small bucket bag

Cos

x Linda Farrow oval sunglasses-round

The Nine-to-Nine Find With a Must-Have Mule

It’s no secret that the foundation of any casual outfit is a plain white tee. However, the same also goes for a more elegant evening ensemble. Start with Tove’s asymmetrical top and a pair of pleated pants from Vince, then finish off the look in Bottega Veneta’s minimalist mules and Uniqlo’s sleek black trench coat. Meanwhile, Isabel Marant’s studded belt and a pair of structural earrings are finishing touches not to miss.

Tove

Giulianna asymmetric draped top

Theory

pleated wide-leg pants

Isabel Marant

Kastria leather belt

Bottega Veneta

Cha-Cha mules

Valére

Jas 24K gold-plated, onyx earrings

The Boyfriend Fit With a Powder Blue Pant

Perfectly oversized, Haikure’s white tee can (and should!) be tucked into anything and everything. For spring, we’re wearing ours with a pair of powder blue pants from Banana Republic and Toteme’s lightweight leather jacket. Other textural takes to consider include a pair of metallic Mary Janes from Aeyde to a suede tote bag, also from Toteme.

Haikure

Kelly cotton-jersey T-shirt

Banana Republic

carmel pleated wide-leg pants

Toteme

paneled leather jacket

Aeyde

Uma leather Mary Jane flats

Bottega Veneta

small Fin earrings

The Cropped Tee With a Colorful Crewneck

Slvrlake’s cropped white tee is simple and elegant, especially when peeking out underneath Everlane’s emerald green crewneck. Fitting for spring, style the look with a pair of cuffed blue jeans from Zara and Miu Miu’s retro sneakers. The Row’s XL canvas tote bag is another colorful pop worth investing in this season.

Slvrlake

cotton-jersey T-shirt

Everlane

organic cotton crew sweater

Miu Miu

Allacciate low top sneakers

David Yurman

sculpted cable necklace