Whether you're aiming for an under-the-radar look that's as reliable as a vetiver fragrance or you're curating a ‘fit rotation that’s altogether more peculiar, a white T-shirt or ten is a true clothing essential. To paraphrase Christian Dior: you can wear a black T-shirt at any time. In sturdy cotton, or bamboo, or Tencel lyocell, a black crew neck tee will take you just as many places as white, with the added bonus of better disguising dropped lattes or ragu… and being more forgiving to clean when you do.