A basic tee (or tank!) cannot be beat, in my opinion. It’s so easy, can be totally casual or even look a little dressed up with pumps, the right lipstick, and jewelry. There probably isn’t an item of clothing that I am pickier about, besides my denim, than a basic tee.
“It’s just a t-shirt”, you may be thinking, but being a jeans + tee kind of gal, I have a few things I look for since I’ll be wearing those items the most!
First, the neck has to be high enough that I won’t give the world a peep show when I bend over. With a 2.5 and 1.5 year old, I’m not interested in worrying about how my shirt is hanging. I want to know that it will stay in place!
Secondly, if it’s a white shirt, I’d really like to be able to wear it without a cami underneith, especially in the summertime. In the winter, I don’t mind wearing a cami, but it’s too fussy and hot in the summertime. So here are some of my tried + true tanks and t-shirts that I wear repeatedly throughout the month!

one, two, three, four, five, six
I bought the tee from Madewell (#4 and what you see pictured above) in black, and then immediately ordered two more that were on final sale for $19.99. I sized down to a small, and it fits so nicely. It’s not too boxy, nor it is too short.
The striped tank is a favorite lately because it’s a perfect light weight without being too sheer. No need for a cami underneath.
I have this tee from Gap in grey...