The 40 Best T-Shirts for Men You’ll Wish You Bought Sooner

If you want to feel what it’s like to be a celebrity, just slip on this Tom Ford tee. The Lyocell and cotton-blend tee is super soft, and the cut is impeccable—like you’d expect anything less from Tom Ford.

Buck Mason’s T-shirts are the kind of shirts that will make even the biggest T-shirt skeptic say, “I didn’t know T-shirts could be like this.” It is expertly constructed and it actually lasts—a quality not easily attributed to tees.

A casual tank that can be worn on its own, Todd Snyder’s bestseller elevates the summer staple with a premium cotton jersey and lean silhouette, so it doubles as a tasteful undershirt.

Travis Mathew’s Cloud Tee’s are some of the softest and most durable tees around. They’re excellent at moisture wicking and are come in a nice tapered cut that holds shape over many washes. We like the subtle v-neck stitch on this tee, as opposed to other styles were the hem is much more sharp.

Forty Five’s tees are made to feel and fit as if you already owned them forever. Cut and pressed in Los Angeles’s Fashion District, this front pocket shirt is as soft and breezy as they come.

With a casual lived-in look, this tee by AllSaints is perfect for a casual day out. The contrasting black stitching and slightly textured material add something special to an otherwise standard white tee.

Outdoor Voices is a savior when it comes to tees that need to take on sweating, lounging, and running errands. This tee looks good doing all of them—and won’t let on that you haven’t showered yet.

Uniqlo T-shirts are a staple among fashion-forward folk. They are exquisitely priced (most are less than $20!), and the brand is constantly dropping cool colors to refresh your wardrobe. The shirts tend to last only a season, but their affordability makes it so you can constantly refresh your stock.

Made in Peru from 100% organic cotton, the Washed Tee starts with a fabric that’s naturally soft and strong. Couple it with the fact it’s garment-dyed and you have a stylish, lived-in-look tee you can wear on a casual night out.

Knit tees promise high breathability, comfort, and wrinkle-resistance. The only downside is the price as they’re often more expensive. But leave it to Zara to come in with its own version (under $40) that has all the major characteristics of a top quality knit. Snag one of these bad boys in navy, blue, or gray.

A cozy pocket tee in a faded color is perfect for those lake and beach trips. For just $20, this is a durable tee that’s going to only look better as it wears down over time.

A Carhartt tee is a must in every man’s wardrobe. Whether you wear it for it’s intended purpose (hard work/manual labor) or you wear it as a rugged fashion statement, you’ll be comfortable knowing this tee will hold up in the toughest conditions.

If you are a one-and-done type of shopper, this tee set from True Classics gives you every color you need. From standard white to rich olive to two black tees, the six-pack set is a cheap way to bulk up your wardrobe for only $18 per high-quality tee.

If you’re always tugging at the hem of your shirts, consider looking at tees that change it up. Cuts Clothing makes a tee with a curved hem, so it’ll sit nicely in the front and back without getting wedged up on the sides.

The Todd Snyder + Champion collaboration is the men’s gift that keeps on giving, especially when you’re shopping for the best-fitting T-shirts. These tees are super soft but not sloppy, feeling fitted but never clingy.

A well-made pigment-dyed tee can easily become a man’s favorite casual top. This coffee-colored tee’s vintage-inspired look pairs well with everything from jeans to chinos, and it’s added lyocell fabric provides supreme softness. We’ll take two.

If you’re not hanging around in Hanes undershirts 80% of the time while staying at home, what are you doing?? Give the ole white ones a rest with a new set of basic colors that won’t wear quite as fast.

Shorter guys will find plenty to love about the neck-lengthening benefits of V-neck tees. This one from Good Life Clothing comes in plenty of colors, and is cut in all the right places.

Plain white tees are a lot more interesting when you expand your range of white. This Kotn tee leans a little more on the cream side but wears with all other colors, plus its ribbed fabric will give you outfit some added texture. It’s a shirt that will give your look laid-back casual vibes.

Speaking of classics, J.Crew makes the best white T-shirts ever. This slub pocket tee is classic for warmer months. Wear it with dark jeans, printed trunks, or under your favorite denim jacket.

Like graphics, some T-shirt designs come in and out of style faster than you’d want to buy new tees for them. But the best forever-fashionable T-shirt design? A simple navy and white stripe. Sunspel makes an expertly fitted one that is worth every last cent.

Leave it to Rag & Bone to design a base T-shirt that’s stylish enough to be worn on its own. Plus it’s slim enough to wear under your favorite winter sweaters.

Brooklinen not only sells killer bedding but also stocks award-winning loungewear too. This tee is ideal for lounging without feeling guilty about it. Hey, it’s important to not feel sloppy even while doing nothing.

Cotton Citizen is another high-quality T-shirt brand worth investing in. Wear these tees when you could get away with wearing a shirt with buttons but aren’t trying to. This super soft pick is about as fancy as a tee can get.

Tommy John makes the silkiest loungewear, aptly naming this line “second skin.” The notch in the neckline makes it feel a little different—and sexier—than all your other tees.

Vince makes some high-quality T-shirts that are perfect alternatives to more dressed up shirts. Wear this with suit with your favorite jeans, or layered under a leather jacket.

Maybe you think you’ve felt softness before. Softwear tees are softer. They are made with siro modal and a little bit of spandex for the ultimate stretch. Wear this for next-level lounging.

If you’ve been sleeping on Mack Weldon, it’s time to come to. The tees here are ideal for that “I might take a nap or I might go run errands” mood.

If you’re looking to level up your go-to tees, might we suggest doing so with Goodlife? These T-shirts are a little pricier than your standard tee, but not too out there. Get one in your favorite color and sleeve length for testing.

Lightweight T-shirts are hard to make well, and Bleusalt absolutely nailed it. This tee is airy and anti-microbial but far from too thin. Buy it and treasure it.

You already know and love T-shirts, so they are the perfect vehicle to try out new details. This slightly oversized tee is the advanced way to pull off a simple T-shirt.