White T-Shirts
Samantha Shorey / Columnist / The USD Vista
There are only so many articles of clothing that have an entire rap song dedicated to them. The two that come to mind are thongs and white T-shirts. Making an executive editorial decision to leave fanny-floss out of my column, let’s discuss the latter.
A white T-shirt is probably the most basic thing one has in their closet, and the most common. White clothes get their own load in the washing machine, are banned after a certain day in the year and get their own party from P. Diddy in the Hamptons. There is something to be said for this style staple. The truth is, most of us base the majority of our personal look around a few favorites, and white tees are usually one of them.
When finding your perfect white tee, it’s best to look for fit and construction. White, unlike black, has a tendency to widen the wearer because it doesn’t hide anything. But not to worry. With the right cut there is no reason to plead the fashion 5th (the right to be free from self style incrimination, of course!).
Well-fitted at the bust is a must; whether you are buxom or flat as a board. You don’t need to look like you’re entering some sort of contest in Cabo, but one of the most common mistakes people make, especially when buying T-shirts, is buying them too wide.
The two style standouts that come to mind are James Perse and C & C California. The casual T-shirt made by James Perse has a relaxed fit and a deep scoop neck and is made with a soft cotton that makes it feel broken in and loved from the first time you wear it. And C & C California is a “white-t-wonder” designed with casual California cool in mind.
It might seem silly to have an entire conversation about such a seemingly one-sided item, but investing in basics provides you with a sturdy fashion foundation. Leave those old style rules about Labor Day behind. Foxes change their coat to white for winter to provide camouflage. Without any snow in San Diego you’ll shine bright in your winter-white, and be equally as foxy.