Versatile, chic, and indispensable, the humble t-shirt may be the hardest-working item in any wardrobe—and the most elusive to get right. The search for the perfect one is deeply personal: boxy or fitted, thick or sheer, cap sleeves or boyfriend style, Scandi clean lines or louche French girl chic? Yet despite their many variations, all great t-shirts serve the same purpose: they make getting dressed easier, especially when traveling, whether worn under a blazer or over a swimsuit. We’ve rounded up 10 favorites in monochromatic shades of white, grey, black, and navy, that can sausage into your carry-on and strike the balance between comfort and effortless style.
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A key element of the NYC cool-girl uniform, this Leset tee is structured and slightly cropped in the torso, so it dresses up easily.
The perfectly refined tee from The Row made of cotton, cashmere and silk. Yes, it’s expensive, but it probably will last forever.
Crafted in Japan on a circular loom, this Sunray t-shirt has no side seams and is made from a high-quality, heavyweight jersey so it’s soft and won’t lose its shape.
A boxier, more relaxed option, the garment-dyed fabric gives this Toast tee a boyish vibe. We like it best in navy, but the off-white is great too.
Inspired by classic 1970’s silhouettes and designed to wear with vintage denim, it’s cropped at just the right length to avoid tucking.
A linen tee option that we can imagine throwing on over a swimsuit for sunset drinks. It’s sheer enough to feel elevated, but relaxed enough that it’s not trying too hard.
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A favorite of Yolanda’s, this Sézane tee is boxy without being oversized or unflattering. The sleeves are short but roomy and the proportions mean it never looks sloppy, whether tucked in or left out.
Breezy even in extreme heat, this 100% linen version is perfect with leggings on a morning hike, or with jeans on your travel day.
Inspired by the iconic 90s baby-tee, this one’s got a capped sleeve but isn’t too cropped and is cheap enough that you’ll want to buy a few!
Our friend Cristina swears by this ALC t-shirt that hits at just the right length.
J. Crew’s true classic is made of the softest cotton jersey that’s also comfy enough for sleeping in.
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