I've Tried So Many White T-Shirts—Genuinely, This Is the Perfect One
If there's one thing I've learnt from working in fashion over the years, it's that a good body of basics is everything when it comes to building a successful wardrobe. Finding said basics is, however, easier said than done, and for many fashion editors, when they unearth their holy-grail jeans/sneakers/white T-shirt, it remains a steadfast staple for many years to come. I can't say that I've managed to meet my sartorial life partners in many areas of my wardrobe quite yet, but the white T-shirt is one category that I have conquered.
Lorna and Marianne wear the Arket crew-neck T-shirt.
It might come as a surprise to some to know that my perfect white T-shirt comes from none other than high-street fave Arket. But then again, since its inception, it is a brand that has aced it in the high-quality-basics stakes, with premium-feel fabrics at reasonable prices. The brand's crew-neck T-shirt ticks all the boxes: It's not see-through, it has a high neckline and boxy fit, and it's fitted across the shoulders but loose over the hips.
Best of all? It comes in at only £17. Not too shabby. I have worn mine with everything from tailored trousers at fashion week to spring-ready denim and sandals. It is truly a multitasking hero. I've even converted my practical-minded husband to buy the men's version, which is just as good. I can also recommend the brand's heavyweight version if you prefer your T-shirt to have a thicker material, and of course, they all come in other colours too (thirteen other colours to be precise). Have I convinced you yet? Scroll down to see and shop Arket's perfect white T-shirt—you won't regret it.
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Joy Montgomery is a London-based fashion writer and shopping expert. She held the role of Shopping Editor at Who What Wear UK from 2018 to 2022, producing content that centered around worthwhile fashion buys, with a specialism in uncovering unique, indepdent brands and celebrating the joys of secondhand and vintage discoveries. Joy has sinced moved on to become the Shopping Editor at British Vogue.
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