my perfect white tee

& it's not what you would expect

I have a drawer full of white tees.

Every so often I rifle through them, throwing out old ones that I never wear, replacing them with the new. I am particular about my white tees; they have to be:

• bright white,

• crewneck, and

• the sleeves need to be a certain length. If I am going for the intentionally oversized silhouette, I favor elbow length sleeves that drapes just so, with a softness to boot. If not oversized, I prefer a fitted baby tee with a shrunken fit paired with oversized trousers or a long skirt. And because I love details, extra bonus points if a tee has a single stitch sleeve and hem.

So far I have a few favorites:

• Uniqlo crewneck in the men’s size small (super basic but necessary to have, easy on the wallet and accessible)

• RLT soft baby tee (the cutest, softest fit that is also super chic)

And one on my wishlist:

Jenni Kayne Merino Tee

Last week I stopped by Sunspel on Sunset Blvd. to pick up a classic t-shirt.

Classic T-shirt

Yes, these tees cost over $100 with tax and no, I usually don’t spend this much on a cotton shirt. But because I had read that Vogue’s Sarah Harris wears them and it is one of her favorite brands for white tees, I had to see (and wear) for myself.

I bought one in a men’s size small, and I am absolutely loving how it feels. The fabric is lightweight and handmade in England, so the quality is definitely there.

I would have never guessed that my idea of the perfect white tee would come from a menswear brand; due to my 4’11 frame, I often limited myself which in turn kept me from taking risks with clothes and styling.