8 Perfect Ways to Wear a Basic White T-Shirt Right Now

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It's not an exaggeration to say white T-shirts are the most worn item in my closet. They're the foundation of most of my outfits, and I reach for them constantly. Whether I'm styling them with jeans, layering them with skirts and sweaters, or combining them with a statement piece, there's no basic more versatile, reliable, and timeless in my eyes than a classic white cotton T-shirt.

Since I rack up a lot of miles on the white tee-odometer, I'm constantly searching for fresh and fashion-forward ways to style the basic. To combat any signs of white-tee outfit fatigue, I keep a folder of all my favorite white-tee outfits and reference it when I'm feeling particularly uninspired. Below, I'm sharing eight of my favorite effortlessly chic and fashion-forward white-tee outfits. Keep scrolling to see my favorites on celebs, fashion girls, and street-style stars. Then shop for pieces to re-create each look.

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With Straight-Leg Jeans and Minimal Accessories
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Blue jeans and a white tee—it doesn't get any more classic than that. Hailey Beiber leans into the '90s aesthetic by pairing relaxed straight-leg jeans with a fitted baby tee and keeping her accessories elevated. Effortlessly chic and so easy to emulate.

On Hailey Beiber: Ferragamo New Frame bag; Jil Sander mules; Miu Miu leather belt

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With a Maxi Skirt in an Ivory Color Palette
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For a trend-forward and luxe-looking outfit, pair a fitted white crew-neck tee with a sleek maxi skirt and minimal accessories in ivory hues.

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With Cargo Pants and a Button Down
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A relaxed white tee with of-the-moment cargo pants and an easy button-down is the perfect combo for a casual off-duty look.

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With Loose Tailored Trousers and Sneakers
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Need an easy way to give your plain white tee a polished touch? Style it with loose, tailored trousers. A pair of sneakers will help keep the look casual and cool. 

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With Denim Shorts and a Leather Jacket
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Pair your white tee with relaxed denim shorts and a cool leather motorcycle jacket for a laid-back look perfect for warm weather. A pair of ballet flats in a fun color will add just the right pop.

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With a Miniskirt and Ballet Flats
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A cute miniskirt always looks great with a relaxed white tee. Finish the look with pretty ballet flats for a spring and summer look that feels very 2023.

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With Baggy Jeans and a Pop of Red
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Baggy jeans are trending this season, and nothing looks cooler than styling a pair with a crisp white tee. Add interest to your look by adding a fiery-red handbag, one of 2023's biggest color trends.

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With a Slip Skirt and Raffia Bag
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All you need for the perfect vacation look is a white tee and a sleek slip skirt in a pretty floral print. Just add a raffia bag and thong sandals to complete the look.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.