If you’ve been following along for a while, then you know. My obsession with white t-shirts is REAL, and during Summer it gets even more intense. That’s why today, I’m sharing all my best tips on how to wear a white Tshirt and sharing 10 updated Summer looks for you to recreate!
I wear my white t-shirts all year round to be honest. I’ve had many over the years and they’ve been a closet staple of mine for more than a decade. Trust me, a white t-shirt will never go out of style. Whether you choose to have a V-neck or a crewneck, you will be able to recreate some of these Summer looks with things you already have in your closet. (that’s my biggest hope)
Also, I wrote about how to create a Summer capsule wardrobe with only 25 pieces, and of course a white t-shirt is included. That’s how important they are!
Ready? Let’s learn how to wear a white Tshirt!
In a hurry? Go straight to what you are looking for!
- How to recreate any of these looks – Maximize your closet
- Step by step to recreate any of these Summer looks
- How to wear a white T-shirt – 10 Summer looks for 2021
- Bonus looks – 30+ looks for Spring and Fall
- My favorite white t-shirts
- Care instructions
- Final thoughts
- Related posts you may also like
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes
How to recreate any of these looks – Maximize every piece you have in your closet
I’ll walk you through these looks one by one, give you ideas and share different occasions you may wear some of these. The goal is that you feel inspired to recreate some of these looks with things you already have in your closet. You don’t need the exact pieces I’m wearing! I encourage you to get creative with the things you already own.
I’ve been sharing tips on how to maximize everything you have in your closet, that’s why I’ve been creating these ‘outfit formulas’ you’ll see below. My goal with sharing these posts is to inspire you to recreate some of these Summer looks with things you already own, help you dress better and easily every day, so you can feel better and go out to the world feeling confident! Dressing well can do that for you!
It’s not the only thing you need, but whenever I feel good about myself I feel like I can kill it! You know what I’m saying?
Check out this post to learn more about capsule wardrobe VS minimalistic wardrobe. It will guide you through your next closet clean up!
What to do to recreate any of these looks (adding your personal touch)
- Pick one of the outfit formulas below to follow.
- Take out similar pieces out of your closet and separate them in piles (all the dress options together, all the t-shirt options together, all the shoes options together, etc).
- In this case the ‘Hero piece’ is the white T-shirt, so try to pick a similar one and create looks around that one T-shirt.
- Start mixing! Follow the formula. That’s really it!
- Take some photos for future reference. That way you won’t have to think about it too much in the future.
I honestly hope this helps! If you have any questions, seriously, don’t hesitate to ask! I’m here to help ?
PS: This is my favorite white T-shirt right now. Anything from this brand fits very well and it’s high quality.
How to wear a white Tshirt – 10 looks for 2021
Summer Look #1:
This is a super basic look, but very cute because of the hat. It looks super simple (and it is), but it’s a great go-to look to hang out, run errands, explore your own city or on vacation and great for the airport (Just add a denim jacket). I always say that when you have the right accessories and do something nice to your hair & makeup, you definitely look more put together, no matter what you are wearing.
Outfit formula: White T-Shirt + Comfy Pants + Sneakers + Accessories
Hat: It was a gift. Handmade in Ecuador :) (Similar here)
Shoes: KOIO (More affordable option here)
Look #2:
Another favorite Summer look that is also super comfortable! The weather in Chicago hasn’t been consistently nice, but I’m really looking forward to wear this look on repeat this Summer. It’s cute, comfortable and so easy to recreate!
Remember you can always pair your white T-shirt with printed shorts, sneakers and throw a button down shirt over. It’s easy to forget that you can always throw a button down shirt over any t-shirt. It helps to make it look slightly different and unique.
Outfit formula: White T-Shirt + Printed Shorts + Sneakers + Button Down Shirt
Shoes: KOIO (More affordable option here)
Bag: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
Summer Look #3:
Who says you can’t go out wearing a white t-shirt? That’s the beauty of this closet staple; you can wear it for pretty much any occasion!! It never fails with black skinny jeans and sandals, but I added the long vest to dress it up even a little bit more. You can also recreate this look without the vest and maybe add a belt or a nice necklace or earrings.
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Black Skinny Jeans + Heels + Long Vest
Long Vest: Express (Similar here)
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Side note: A long vest is a great piece to have for the office too. I just posted an article with over 80 outfit ideas for the office with basic pieces, so make sure to check it out!
How to wear a white Tshirt – Look #4
Another cute look to just run errands, go to brunch or hang out with your girlfriends. Very easy to recreate as well and so comfortable! I’ve been all about feeling comfortable lately, and during Summer is all I care about because the heat can be a little intense sometimes.
I usually carry an extra layer with me at all times because in Chicago, you just never know with the crazy weather.
Also read: 70+ outfits with a jean jacket for every season
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Printed Shorts + Sandals + Denim Jacket + Accessories
Shorts: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
Sandals: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
Bag: J.Jill (Similar here)
Summer Look #5:
Another Summer outfit that is great for going out. I love dressing up my white t-shirts and long vests are a great way to do it. You can also recreate this look with black skinnies or strappy sandals. Use whatever you have in your closet. The good thing about wearing neutral basic pieces is that you can go crazy when mixing them together.
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Jeans + Espadrilles + Long Vest + Accessories
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Bag: J.Jill (Similar here)
How to wear a white Tshirt – Look #6:
This look is great to run errands. I rarely wear sneakers outside the gym, but during Summer I love to walk everywhere and this is by far the comfiest way to do it. The lightweight trench was added to dress up the look a little bit and also to cover my butt lol. I don’t like to go out the whole day with super short and tight shorts, so wearing a longer piece like this one, a sweater or a vest feels more comfortable to me.
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Denim Shorts + Sneakers + Lightweight trench
Sunnies: Illesteva
Lightweight trench: Cupcakes & Cashmere (Similar here)
Summer Look #7:
Another go-to and easy to recreate look. Seems super simple, but when you add the hat and the straw bag it looks a lot better, right? As you can see I’m obsessed with these sandals I got at Meijer!! :) They were my Summer sandals 2 Summers ago and I really wore them out.
A versatile pair of flat sandals is on my Summer Capsule Wardrobe list! I always choose a neutral color to make the most out of them.
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Denim Skirt + Sandals + Accessories
Skirt: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
Bag: Unknown (Sorry!) Similar here
Sandals: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
How to wear a white Tshirt – Look #8:
I love love red skinny jeans! A few years ago, I had them but got rid of them, and a few months ago I bought a new pair. I think they are a good option when you feel like wearing jeans but want to look different. Does this make sense?
If you don’t know where to start on how to wear a white Tshirt, then this is a good formula to start with! Feel free to replace colored jeans with printed ones too. Have fun with your looks!
Side note: If you have regular blue jeans, use those instead! Jeans and white t-shirts go great together!!
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Colored Jeans + Sandals + Accessories
Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Sandals: Meijer Stores (Similar here)
Bag: Unknown (Sorry!) Similar here
Summer Look #9:
This look is so cute for brunch or for a nice Summer dinner at a patio… those are the best!! Also very easy to recreate. I’m sure you have beige shorts, a comfy cardi and espadrilles (colors don’t really matter here). You can add the hat if you want to, but truth is, it also looks super cute without the hat.
Also read: How to wear a long cardigan
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Shorts + Long Cardigan + Espadrilles + Accessories
How to wear a white Tshirt – Look #10:
Last but not least, I wanted to dress up my white t-shirt a little bit. I wore this to an event a couple of years ago and got so many compliments and it’s really such an easy look to recreate. You can basically use any fun, dressy skirt you have and strappy sandals and have fun accessorizing!
Outfit formula: White T-shirt + Fun Skirt + Heels + Accessories
Bag: J.Jill (Similar here)
PS: If you go to my Instagram profile, you’ll see I have a bunch of highlights. Feel free to browse :) I styled a bunch of basic pieces in there.
Also, I’m sure you noticed a lot of these pieces are from Meijer Stores. Unfortunately they don’t have them available online, but make sure to visit your local Meijer, because they seriously have so many cute, affordable things! The one I always go-to is outside the city, in Rolling Meadows (1301 Meijer Drive. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008).
30 Bonus looks with a white T-shirt (for Spring & Fall)
If you are still not convinced on how to wear a white Tshirt, here are some other looks that will help you feel inspired to give it a try! You can wear a white t-shirt all year round and that’s one of the main reasons why I love them so much!
PS: White T-shirts are a part of your Summer Capsule Wardrobe and you can also layer them for your capsule wardrobe for Fall.
As you can see I wear white t-shirts a lot! These are just some of the ways I’ve styled my white t-shirts over the years. I’m sure there are plenty more, but I don’t always take photos so it’s hard to keep track. But my whole point with sharing looks for other seasons is to show you that you can wear it all year round and even for the office!! I wrote a post with a bunch of outfit ideas for the office organized per season and I share 10 basic pieces to build your office capsule wardrobe if you want to check it out.
Favorite White T-Shirts I’ve had
As for my favorite brands of white t-shirts that you guys are always asking about: The one in these photos is from Old Navy. I also had one from BP (Nordstrom) and one from Madewell. LOVE all 3 of them. I usually have 3 and get new ones a couple of times a year, because the under arm area gets a little bit stained over time and I don’t like that. That’s why I usually don’t spend over $25 on a white t-shirt. BUT, there are other brands that are a little bit more pricey and are really really good if you don’t have the same problem as me. Make sure to check out American Giant, Marine Layer, Grey State Apparel and Mollusk.
Right now I have this one in black and in white and it’s my new go-to!
Care instructions for white t-shirts
I hate that they don’t last that much because they get stained in the underarm area and more so if you use non-toxic deodorants. The good news is that I found a natural deodorant that doesn’t stain and I’ve also started to spray them with a stain remover before I wash them.
The spray I buy is not exactly the cleanest option, but it does the job. Just go to the laundry section in the grocery store and buy any stain remover. I’ve used a couple of different brands and they all work very well. Just do this as a precaution BEFORE your white t-shirt gets stained. That’s what I’ve been doing over the past few months and it really helps.
Final thoughts
I hope this post inspires you to maximize the things you have in your closet. It’s very important to get the most out of the things we invest our hard earned money into. It’s been a long time since I started living with less things and it’s been the best decision we’ve ever made.
I currently live out of a suitcase and of course I have a couple of T-shirts. It’s been eye opening to realize how little I actually need to be happy. When we downsized we were so scared, but as we started selling and donating most of our stuff we cleared so much space off our minds. It’s been crazy (in a good way!).
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you learned how to wear a white Tshirt today! Do not hesitate to leave any questions you may have in the comments below :) I mean that.
XO,
Aimara
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