Yes, you need another white T-shirt. And we have just the one you need. The weather is getting warmer, the new luxury designer collections are in store, and there’s a white tee out there that’s a perfect refresh for your wardrobe this season. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of 12 best chic luxury designer white T-shirts and tees for women perfect to buy for summer 2022, whether for work, vacation or the beach. Because who doesn’t need another one?
the perfect white t-shirt is a summer wardrobe essential
Is it just us or are you always on the hunt for the perfect white T-shirt? After all, bodies change and stains happen.
And it’s also worth noting that the waistline of our denim can’t make up its mind! High-waist or low-rise or both? The white T-shirt perfect for you this summer takes all this into consideration.
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Of course, the other essential attribute of a great white tee is that it can be dressed up or down with effortless ease. Pair with a Chanel jacket. Or a pair of ripped jeans. You can do you and the perfect T-shirt is up for whatever.
white t-shirts for women perfect to buy for summer 2022
Our team here at Dandelion Chandelier had a meeting and we had a lot of thoughts about this. You’ll see some of our favorites, tried and true, reflected in this list. In addition to the crewneck and v-neck classics, there are also some noteworthy designs that add a feminine or architectural twist — for when you need something a little more elevated.
Ahead, 12 of the top white tees for women for your consideration this summer 2022.
white t-shirts for women perfect to buy for summer 2022
12 white t-shirts for women perfect to buy for summer 2021
1. nili lotan
We begin our survey of the best white T-shirt for women for summer 2022 vacation, work, the beach or whatever with one that’s simple and chic.
Nili Lotan’s white tee, like the other staples in her collection, is timeless but totally cool. The baseball shirt-inspired silhouette with subtle distressing give it a tomboyish charm.
BUY NOW – $150
2. isabel marant
When is a plain white tee for women not a plain white tee? For the times you need something extra, try this 80s-inspired top with layered shoulders. Pair with high-waisted denim and rock on.
BUY NOW – $345
3. vince
It’s a classic for a reason! The v-neck flatters all for a laid-back and comfy look all year round. This one is made from high-quality Pima cotton.
BUY NOW – $80
4. alex mill
Alex Mill’s thoughtful clothes stand out — like this vintage wash crewneck that is partly composed with recycled cotton. We love the lived-in highs and lows for that laid-back vibe.
BUY NOW – $68
5. burberry
Cut loose from a technical jersey blended with silk, this tee exudes quiet luxury with an inverted V panel through the front and back.
BUY NOW – $510
6. perfectdd
The white T-shirt has not always been a friend to those with a larger bust. Enter Perfect DD who designs top specifically tailored to fit and flatter the girls. The tulip sleeves add a graceful, feminine touch.
BUY NOW – $95
7. rta
Sexy and comfortable, this asymmetric, cut-out tee is made with a cotton and cashmere blend. We’ve tried to DIY this ourselves back in the day and trust us — it’s easier to outsource it to the pros.
BUY NOW – $165
8. lunya
This oversized, androgynous T-shirt is marketed as a sleep shirt which makes it the most effortless work-from-home top! It’s made from a technical fabric that is meant to keep you cool and dry.
BUY NOW – $88
9. splendid
We love the easy neckline of this henley style tee which imparts a laidback, slouchy vibe for all those outdoor summer plans. A raw edge high low hem gives it even more intentional style.
BUY NOW – $128
10. atm – anthony thomas melillo
For a sleek fit, look no further than this pima cotton and spandex baby tee. It’s the perfect complement to a skirt or layered under a jumpsuit or dress.
BUY NOW – $125
11. richer poorer
This California-based cult favorite produces comfortable, everyday loungewear. The T-shirts are known for being so so soft.
BUY NOW – $20
12. zadig et voltaire
The shirt that we’re about to add to the shopping bag right now? This one in drapey, 100% modal with a bit of silver bling. We’ll be pairing it with black denim shorts or wide legged white trousers all summer long.
BUY NOW – $98
12 of our favorite chic white t-shirts to buy right now
There you have it — our favorite picks for the best chic luxury designer white T-shirts and tees for women perfect to buy and wear for summer 2022, whether for work, the beach or vacation. What’s your top pick dear reader?
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Crediting her training as a cultural anthropologist at Wellesley College, Julie has immersed herself in various industries in the last 15 years including fashion design, event planning, and fitness. Julie lives in New York where she loves trying every ramen and dumpling restaurant with her husband and three children. She finds joy in bold prints, biographies of fierce women, kickboxing. And spending way too long finding the perfect polish color to express her mood.
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