BE BASIC

All summer long Ive been asked to share my idea of the perfect basic t-shirt. Listen up, it does not exist. What Ive learned is there is not ONE perfect tee but FIVE that you need in your closet:

1. EVERLANE

The feel good company has perfected "slouchy chíc."

2. REFORMATION

What makes this Austin tee so soft? Its tencel and linen working together. And putting the rest of their shit behind them. 

3. SPLENDID

Check out the exaggerated raglan sleeve on this piece. Its allows for maximum movement while waving your arm frantically to get the bartender...sorry, mixologist's attention.

4. J.Crew

Sometimes I stare at my closet and ask myself: WWJLW -  What would Jenna Lyons wear? No doubt JL would pair this tee with these boots and this skirt. And crush it unapologetically, while riding the Q train. 

5. ARITZIA

Aritzia, the dark horse of fashion, frustrates and fascinates me all at once. Last season it was impossible to find cute jackets. But Artizia, like a bodega open at 2am when your having a maniacal craving for kale chips (hello, Brooklyn junkies), came through. You don't forget that. And you will come to appreciate, as I have, the hybrid neckline of this too-wide-for-a-crewnk-yet-too-high-for-a-vneck tee. 

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A TEE:

* The more mashup of contents, the more drapey the look.

* Ask a snarky salesguy if its preshrunk. Try tolerating their closed eyes while they speak to you.

* Generally, a cap sleeve looks best. Seek one that offers a slanted cut across the sleeve.

* A center back seam is never not sexy.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Enza Costa

T by Alexander Wang

LNA

Victoria's Secret 

Rag & Bone

Have any gems you don't see listed and want to share with us? C'mon...we'd do the same for you.

xo