As a fashion editor, I often get asked by friends and family for advice on where to buy specific items. Sometimes they’re the more trending styles, like the best place to find a standout jacket, or the where to start when investing in a designer handbag, but it might surprise you that most often it's the real basics that people are asked for. After all, they're the hardest-working pieces in our wardrobes, and therefore need to have the quality and style to be as useful as we require them to be. The question I'm asked most frequently is, “Where’s the best place to buy a classic white T-shirt?”. And I have the answer.
It will come as no surprise that this foundation piece is from COS. A reliable spot to turn to for classic styles with a designer look (but not the accompanying price tag), COS is a cornerstone of all our editor's wardrobes. Known for its brilliant tailored trousers, excellence in outerwear, and the designers of that beloved bag, COS really does it all. And the brand's clean-cut T-shirt is no exception.
As with each piece this high street brand offers, this classic tee stands out for its quality. I've tried the white version, but it's worth noting that this comes in a wide range of colours to suit all preferences. The weight is heavy enough to not show the outlines or seaming of lingerie, and as you can see (or, more accurately, not see). The slightly cropped, boxy cut really drew me to this style; for T-shirts I like a more relaxed fit in the body and sleeves, but at 5'2", I want the hem to still sit around my waistline. Whilst you can pick up a similar T-shirt for less, the quality and cut are the standout features that will ensure you rewear it all the time. And just think of how many outfits call for a simple white tee! With jeans, wide-leg tailored trousers, skirts, under dresses, the list goes on, and the cost-per-wear being too minute to calculate. Truly, if it were up me, simple design done really well would be COS' tag line.
Scroll on the shop the COS clean cut T-shirt, and other COS pieces I love right now.
SHOP THE COS CLEAN CUT T-SHIRT:
The T-shirt in question.
We stand by the versatility of classic stripes.
The black is equally as chic.
This light beige hue is so fresh!
Another feature I like is the ribbed neckline.
For those who prefer blue tones, see this navy and white striped tee.
SHOP OTHER COS PIECES I LOVE:
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If You Want to Wear Jeans and a Tee in Paris, This Is the Only Way to Do ItIt's simple yet elegant.
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It's True—Everyone Will Wish They Bought This $68 Ref Top When It Inevitably Sells OutI see the future.
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7 Fresh Winter Outfits to Wear With All of Your White T-ShirtsClassic.
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After Seeing J.Lo's Outfit, I Placed a J.Crew Order for This Elegant Basic ImmediatelyI kid you not.
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8 T-Shirt Brands Everyone With Good Style Is WearingStock up.
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I'm Not a Betting Person, But I Swear These 30 Chic Zara Finds Are Going to Sell Out FastDon't sleep on these standouts.
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Madewell Is *So* Good Right Now—These 27 Chic Picks Are on Major SaleThese standout basics are a dream.
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French, Scandi, and New York Women Are All About This Easy Outfit FormulaAll our editors are on board.
