THE WHITE TEE

The search for the perfect white tee can be endless. Should I go oversized or fitted? Stretch, ribbed or opaque. Crew neck, V-neck, boyfriend? Does it give off enough of a 90s Kate Moss for Calvin Klein look, or do I just look dishevelled? With something as simple as a white T-shirt, the cut and fit will make or break the look. If you have a fuller bust, go for a figure-hugging style. To keep it on the cooler side go for a crew neck, not a V and wear under oversized suiting or with some high tailored trousers. For those of you that can carry off the oversized look, make sure the fabric is soft, stretchy and lightweight. A stiff tee look is not a good one.

Since no white tees are the same, you can never have too many, but decide where your loyalties lie and then invest in good fabrics and brands. Look for natural fibres by brands like Ninety Percent, which uses organic cotton and Tencel, made from wood cellulose. Try Net Sustain or Browns The Conscious Edit, for great sustainable basics.