If there’s one clothing essential every capsule wardrobe and packing list needs, no matter the season or destination, it’s a basic tee. The best plain T-shirts are soft and stretchy, look more polished than a pajama shirt, and offer that dreamy, lived-in feeling. Our editors agree: We always travel with at least one plain T-shirt in our carry-ons. And more often than not, that plain tee ends up being the hardest working piece of clothing in our suitcases. Whether you need a base layer for thick sweaters in the winter or something breathable to wear with denim shorts and flip flops in the summer, you can’t go wrong with the same old T-shirt. As simple as these year-round staples may seem, not all are created equal. To help you discover your new favorite tee, we asked our editors to tell us which plain T-shirts they never travel without. Our go-to picks vary in silhouette, length, neckline, color, material, and price. Below, the plain T-shirts we seriously live in.
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