As a fashion editor, this is the one wardrobe basic I *never* scrimp on

Sometimes, the basics are the true wardrobe heroes. Case in point: white t-shirts.

True, they won't give you all the excitement the purchase of, say, a suede bag, butter yellow dress or whimsical accessories might give you. But, they'll give you the satisfaction of having a staple that you'll never grow tired of wearing, and therein lies their magic.

No epic love poems will ever be written about white t-shirts, but they will undoubtedly go with everything you own - and you will always find a new way to style them.

From pairing them with your favourite wide leg jeans, to layering them under slip dresses, the possibilities are endless.

Which is why it is the one wardrobe staple I never scrimp on. Let me tell you: finding the perfect white t-shirt is no mean feat. I've learnt the hard way (I've tried and tested a lot) that not investing in the right cut and fabric means you end up with something that looks cheap or unflattering, and more importantly doesn't stand the test of time.

From crew neck to slim fit and boxy styles, there are plenty of styles to choose from this season. For a totally 90s look taken straight off Carolyn Besstte-Kennedy's wardrobe, think a close-fitting style with everyday jeans, sleek sandals, and oval-frame sunnies. Alternatively, a cropped t-shirt, paired with a totally-chic maxi skirt and your favourite pair of espadrilles makes for a perfect breezy Summer look.

Whilst I bang on about quality, you don't need to drop £400 at The Row to afford a butter-soft white t-shirt (though one can dream of course).

You can look to the high-street for some easy-to-wear styles, in particular Uniqlo and COS have some great quality options that won't break the bank. If you do want to go down the designer route, there are some great options with discreet logos from the likes of Loewe and Burberry.

Make sure you look at the composition label as the fabric makes all the difference, especially if it's 100% cotton.

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