Folding my laundry last night, I discovered that it was time to replace my favorite white T-shirt. The once-optic white top now had a few too many and too noticeable stains. This is the type of thing that usually throws me into a tizzy—I’ve literally spent months frantically trying to find a replacement for my favorite sold-out New Balances—but this time, I kept my cool. 

There’s yet to be an item of white clothing I haven’t spilled on or sweat through, so I’ve tried to not be too precious about my tees. In fact, I spent a good bit of time searching for the perfect affordable one; I wanted something I could replace on a dime, with little effect on my bank account, that didn’t compromise on fit or feel. That’s how I discovered Gap’s Organic Cotton VintageSoft T-Shirt, which I’ve since re-ordered twice. And right now, I’m restocking once again while it’s on sale for just $15.

Gap Organic Cotton VintageSoft T-Shirt

When figuring out what my ideal white T-shirt would look like, I envisioned something a little boxy, lightweight but not see through, and a classic white (no creams here). I also wasn’t interested in polyester—I wanted a soft, breathable fabric. Enter Gap’s 100-percent cotton T-shirt, which checked all of my boxes. 

The first thing I noticed when this top arrived was that it was really light and soft. Then I tried it on, and I knew it was game-over for any other tee. This one hung on me perfectly. While I wanted something that didn’t cling to my body, I also worried about boxier tops being a little too shapely; my goal was to find an everyday staple, not an elevated basic. But in spite of my particularities surrounding fit, this one delivered. It didn’t touch my body but it also didn’t give square; rather, the top hung slightly loose, with a more relaxed shape, and ended right at my hip bones, a.k.a. the perfect T-shirt length. I was shocked a top this affordable could look so tailored to me. (And thanks to its three lengths—regular, tall, and petite—it can also look tailored to you.)

I reach for this multiple times a week, but I’m not the only fan; this tee boasts more than 3,400 five-star ratings, with shoppers calling the “timeless style” a “good quality [and] great value” tee. If you haven’t tried the basic yet, I’d recommend snagging one (or two) while it’s on sale for just $15 during the brand’s Friends and Family Event—I know I will be. Shop even more of the brand’s best-selling basics while they’re marked down, below.

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CashSoft Cardigan

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