The 30 Best T-Shirts for Men in 2023, Tested and Reviewed by Style Experts

A versatile t-shirt that you can lounge and exercise in.

If you are a one-and-done type of shopper, this tee from Mack Weldon is available in every color you need, from standard white to a cool navy.

In my experience of wearing this tee to run everyday errands or layering it under another garment, I found that it’s managed to retain its softness and shape wear after wear—courtesy of its recovery collar and strong stitching. Made with anti-odor, stretchy fabric, I’ve also used it as a reliable workout shirt.

Just like Lululemon’s famed ABC pants, this essential tee is as flattering as it is comfortable.

Lululemon takes the cake for making the best-fitting and flattering T-shirts. This basic tee especially has just the right weight to make it feel like real shirt and not something sloppy.

Better yet, our Fashion Director Ted Stafford has even put this tee to the test on our Spring denim style guide. We’re not only impressed by how soft and durable the fabric is, but we’re also floored by its superb quick-drying and shape retention, no matter how you move.

An affordable, reliable set of tees to wear under your dress shirts and sweaters.

Need to stock up on T-shirts? Gildan has you covered with this bestselling multipack, which has received plenty of five-star reviews on Amazon for its mositure-wicking, breathable fabric, as well as an easy-to-move-in fit.

In my personal testing, not only do these tees work wonder as undershirts layered beneath zip-up hoodies or sweaters, but when I wear them as standalone tees, their versatility as either a workout shirt or my everyday basic tee has fitted me like a glove. I also like how soft and thin they are.

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A ruggedly handsome basic that you can wear on its own.

Buck Mason’s T-shirts are the kind of shirts that will make even the biggest T-shirt skeptic say, “I didn’t know T-shirts could be like this.” It is expertly constructed and it actually lasts—a quality not easily attributed to tees.

My favorite part about wearing this tee is that no matter tucked or untucked, it’ll look great on me thanks to the lived-in look. And Buck Mason has got softness in spades, alright—I’ve once worn the black one for two days straight at home with no complaint.

A moisture-wicking shirt that stays fresh even when you’re hiking for hours in it.

Anyone that’s owned merino wool knows the entry price is worth the investment. The fabric is famously breathable, and its natural anti-odor properties and moisture-wicking ability make it so you can wear the garment for longer than you’d expect before it gets, well, gross.

To test out its merino wool performance, I’ve in fact packed this polo for a recent trip and worn it to trail, walk, and commute for a few days. At the end of the day, when I did take it off, I was delighted to find out that it did remain as fresh as when I first put it on, after all those hours of traveling in it.

L.L. Bean’s reliable shirt looks great at the campsite, and keeps it shape no matter how many washes you put it through.

A cozy pocket tee in a faded color is perfect for those lake and beach trips. For just $20, this is a durable tee that’s going to only look better as it wears down over time.

Aside from its softness and great fit, its shape retention is truly on a league of its own. I’ve washed it after each wear, and so far it’s not shrunken, wrinkled, faded, or piled once—not even the pocket.

Like the rest of Travis Mathew’s golf clothes, this basic is made for performance, comfort, and style.

The Cloud Tees are buttery soft. The fabric is excellent at wicking away sweat, and the tapered cut provides a nice flattering fit. We like the subtle v-neck stitch on this tee, as opposed to other v-necks where the hem is at a sharper point.

In my experience, this is a tee that looks great on its own or layered under another piece. The neckline truly looks sharp no matter how I style, and its softness and breathability always make me want to wear it 24/7 if I don’t have to wash it after each wear.

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A performance T-shirt that you can truly wear to any informal occasion.

Handpicked by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford to be tested on one of the fitfluencers in our Spring style guide, this is the crewneck tee for work, workouts, and everything in between. When we tried it out on a light jog, its stretch and sweat-wicking came in clutch. And when we wore it as a layering and solo piece, its casual flair and fit looked swell no matter how we styled.

Vuori’s T-shirts are so lightweight and comfortable, they feel like a second skin.

Vuori, one of our favorite athleisure brands, uses moisture-wicking tech fabric in its signature crewneck tee, providing unparalleled comfort while you’re running a 5K or just running errands.

Unlike with other standard athletic shirt that always fit too tight, I didn’t have to go through that trouble myself with this slim fit take, making it a tee I’d actually wear out on its own, because outside is where it shines: to me its stretch and moisture wicking have made it look and smell fresh time after time.

A value-packed Tee that’s purpose built to take a beating.

Relaxed t-shirts are on trend, but a lot of them look sloppy. This one is anything but that.

This hefty tee is a staple among fashion-forward folk. Its relaxed, oversized fit makes them a wonder to be worn solo and paired with equally relaxed, oversized pants.

As someone who always gives bombastic side eyes to oversized tees, this is one of the few that I actually approve and love wearing. Firstly, its nice heft just feels dependable. Secondly, its relaxed fit ain’t too baggy or sloppy—and when styled right, has managed to look elevated on me instead of too streetwear-y.

It’s hard to find lightweight T-shirt that will keep its shape. Outdoor Voices is here to help.

Outdoor Voices is a savior when it comes to tees that need to take on sweating, lounging, and running errands. This tee looks good doing all of them—and won’t let on that you haven’t showered yet.

While it is lightweight like feather, I’ve found that it is by no means flimsy. The stretchy, breathable fabric has so far held out well wash after wash for me after a year of using it.

Just like J.Crew’s wardrobe staples, we’ve used this T-shirt under just about every layering piece.

This is the tee that proves that t-shirt is the perfect foundational piece of your wardrobe. Having been picked by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford and tested on all sorts of fall layering ideas—under a sweater, hoodie, rain jacket, or vest—we love that it’s almost twice as soft as those generic tees.

Polo Ralph Lauren’s iconic tops flatter almost every body.

Now, let’s speak of the classics: Polo Ralph Lauren makes arguably the best white T-shirt ever, because it is one you’ll actually want to wear out loud to show off.

And, apparently, Outlander’s Sam Heughan agrees with this warmer month essential too. Handpicked by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford to be tested on Heughan, when it came to ways of styling it, this tee’s iconic logo and the roomy fit managed to nail it every time, whether it was worn with dark jeans, printed shorts, or under a denim jacket.

Similar to Todd Snyder’s polos, its patterned T-shirts will make any guy look even more handsome.

As seen on the leading man of Bros, Luke Macfarlane, this striped tee looks as awesome on its now as when it’s layered under a jacket. Our Fashion Director picked it because its stripes look sophisticated instead of quirky—i.e., you’ll actually want to show the stripes off. After testing, we also concluded that it’s a great travel tee thanks to its softness and side vents for mobility.

A workout shirt that’s so amazing, we’ve showered it with awards.

Winner of our Fitness Awards, Rhone’s Reign is perhaps the most comfortable t-shirt the athletic guys at Men’s Health have ever tested and worn to a gym session. “This breathable top moves with you when you reach overhead for pullups and chin-ups thanks to its seamless construction,” says our Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S..

In addition, its breathable, moisture-wicking fabric has always come in a pinch for me whenever the gym gets a bit too heated.

Carhartt made a name for itself with tough-as-hell work clothes. Its T-Shirts are no exception.

A Carhartt tee is a must in every man’s wardrobe. Whether you wear it for its intended purpose (hard work/manual labor) or you wear it as a rugged fashion statement, you’ll be comfortable knowing this tee will hold up in the toughest conditions.

While its oversized fit did made me hesitate a little before putting it on, I found that with the right build and styling, it could do wonders—just keep you head up and back standing straight!

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Outerknown’s broken-in top feels like your favorite vintage T-shirt.

Garment-dyed to a sort of perfection that no other brand’s tees have, Outerknown’s pocket tee has the most perfect sun-drenched, imperfect coloring a lived-in fabric could have.

In my experience, the garment-dyed fabric feels incredibly soft too for my all day casual fits. No matter how I style it, I can look casual and comfortable.

A legacy underwear brand that can cheaply restock your T-shirt drawer.

If you’re not hanging around in Hanes undershirts 80% of the time while staying at home, what are you doing?? Give the ole white ones a rest with a new softer set of basic colors that won’t wear quite as fast! And really, I’ve worn these undershirts beneath hoodies, sweaters, button-downs, and jackets. Not only do they wick away my sweat—and I’m a heavy sweater—their FreshIQ odor tech let them stay fresh after worn all day long.

Patagonia’s outdoor shirt feels just as great on the couch.

For when you’re going out and dressing all the way down, this under-$50 tee has everything you need: a cool casual graphic style, versatility for on the trail or the water, quick-drying, stretch, odor control, and a thermal regulation tech that’ll keep you in the zone all day long. Personally, I like to wear this tee to the outdoors such as on the trail or in the backcountry, since it always keeps me cool and dry and cozy.