I always find that when I don’t feel as if I know what to wear in the mornings, turning to a tried and true basic tee can help things move along a little quicker. Having a decent arsenal of basic tees allows me to easily toss on a pair of leggings, joggers, jeans, or shorts in a snap. A quick full or simple front tuck, a pair of shoes, and a couple of accessories and I’m ready to go.
Given that, I’ve rounded up the 10 basic tops that I find myself reaching for regularly. Sharing easy ways to style them, along with why I like each of them, below as well.
Hope everyone has a good day and a nice weekend ahead!
(The Boxy Crop | Ribbed Tank | U Neck Tank | Oversized Long Sleeve Tee | Long Sleeve Henley | Raglan Tee | Air Scoop Neck Tee | Long Sleeve Seamless Ribbed Tee | Air Cami Tank| Cadence High-Low Top)
RIBBED TANK
I bought this tank in black and white last year and it’s still one of my go-to basic pieces. It’s fitted, without suffocating, and I love the high neckline. It’s also a thicker material, so you don’t see everything! Runs tts.
(Tank | Jeans | Cardigan | Slides)
BOXY CROP
A little on the pricier side, but such a good basic tee in a pretty blush color. It’s not super cropped, just “shorter,” and is really soft. Easy to wear with just about anything.
(Shacket | Tee| Joggers | Sneakers | Necklace Charm)
RAGLAN TEE
Another favorite from Everlane. This 100% organic cotton raglan tee. It has a very slight stretch to it, and I love that I can roll the sleeves for a very different look than my other tees. It comes in several other great colors and will be a closet staple for seasons to come.
(Jeans | Tee | Trench | Mules)
U NECK TANK
I bought this tank 2 seasons ago and it’s so good (and you can’t beat the price). I have it in black, white, and grey and wear it with just about anything. Love that the neckline isn’t a traditional v-neck, and the material is thicker (but not chunky) so it’s not see through.
(Jeans | Tank | Denim Jacket)
OVERSIZED LONG SLEEVE TEE
Another tee I’ve had for several seasons. It’s definitely more oversized (well, longer) than some other tops that I have, but I love the slouchy fit and how it looks when it’s fully tucked into a pair of jeans or denim shorts. It is a little more sheer than the other tops I have shared, just an fyi.
LONG SLEEVE HENLEY
A more recent purchase, but a great basic for sure. It comes in several colors, is a great structured, yet loose fit at the same time… it’s easy to fully tuck into bottoms, but can also be worn to lounge around the house. A good basic to transition into spring.
AIR SCOOP NECK TEE
(Tee | Linen Shorts)
LONG SLEEVED RIBBED TOP
(Top | Leggings | Sweater Coat | Slides)
AIR CAMI TANK
CADENCE HIGH LOW TOP
(Top | (shorts no longer available, they’re Free People Castaway Shorts)
