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

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

Best overall t-shirt

Mack Weldon Silver Crew Neck T-Shirt

Silver Crew Neck T-Shirt

Best overall t-shirt

Mack Weldon Silver Crew Neck T-Shirt

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.

Material 85% Supima Cotton, 10% Ionic+™️ Polyester, 5% Lycra
Fit Slim
Sizes S to XXL

Best fitting T-Shirt

Lululemon The Fundamental T-Shirt

The Fundamental T-Shirt

Best fitting T-Shirt

Lululemon The Fundamental T-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.

Material 40% Pima cotton, 37% Nylon, 13% Lyocell, 10% Lycra® elastane
Fit Classic
Sizes XS to XXXL

Best budget t-shirt pack

Gildan Crew T-Shirts, Multipack

Crew T-Shirts, Multipack

Best budget t-shirt pack

Gildan Crew T-Shirts, Multipack

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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Material 100% Cotton
Fit Classic
Sizes S to XXL

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Best pocket t-shirt

Buck Mason Slub Vintage Pocket Tee

Slub Vintage Pocket Tee

Best pocket t-shirt

Buck Mason Slub Vintage Pocket Tee

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.

Material 100% cotton
Fit Slim
Sizes XS to XXL

Most durable t-shirt

Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee

72-Hour Merino Tee

Most durable t-shirt

Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee

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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.

Material 87% 16.5-micron merino wool, 13% nylon
Fit Classic
Sizes XS to 3XL

best anti-shrinking t-shirt

L.L.Bean Carefree Unshrinkable Tee with Pocket

Carefree Unshrinkable Tee with Pocket

best anti-shrinking t-shirt

L.L.Bean Carefree Unshrinkable Tee with Pocket

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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.

Material 90% cotton, 10% Lycra® elastane
Fit Classic
Sizes S to 3XL

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Best V-Neck T-Shirt

Travis Mathew Cloud Tee

Cloud Tee

Best V-Neck T-Shirt

Travis Mathew Cloud Tee

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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.

Read more: Best V-Neck T-Shirts for Men

Material 48% cotton, 48% modal, 4% spandex
Fit Slim
Sizes S to 3XL

Best crewneck t-shirt

Bugatchi Performance Crew Neck T-shirt

Performance Crew Neck T-shirt

Best crewneck t-shirt

Bugatchi Performance Crew Neck T-shirt

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.

Material 88% polyester 12% spandex
Fit Slim
Sizing S to 2XL

Best Athleisure T-Shirt

Vuori Strato Tech Tee

Strato Tech Tee

Best Athleisure T-Shirt

Vuori Strato Tech Tee

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.

Material 96% Polyester, 4% Elastane
Fit Athletic
Sizes S to XXL

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Best budget t-shirt

Line of Trade The Sturdy Tee

The Sturdy Tee

Best budget t-shirt

Line of Trade The Sturdy Tee

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

For under $30, you get everything you can possibly ask for in an everyday, versatile tee. It’s garment-dyed for extra softness, preshrunk to fit you like a glove, and comes with a pocket for the extra design detail.

While I’ve dealt with cheap tee before, but this certain doesn’t feel or wear cheap. In fact, I’ve sported its nice heft all summer long, and its rugged fabric has managed to stay soft, comfy, and intact wear after wear.

Material 100% Ringspun Cotton Heavyweight Jersey (225 GSM)
Fit Classic
Sizes S to 3XL

Best oversized t-shirt

Everlane The Premium-Weight Relaxed Crew

The Premium-Weight Relaxed Crew

Best oversized t-shirt

Everlane The Premium-Weight Relaxed Crew

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.

Material 100% cotton
Fit oversized, relaxed
Sizes XS to 2XL

Most comfortable T-Shirt

Outdoor Voices All Day Shortsleeve

All Day Shortsleeve

Most comfortable T-Shirt

Outdoor Voices All Day Shortsleeve

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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.

Material 94% polyester, 6% spandex
Fit Classic
Sizes 2XS to 3XL

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Best t-shirt for layering

J.Crew Broken-In Short-Sleeve T-shirt

Broken-In Short-Sleeve T-shirt

Best t-shirt for layering

J.Crew Broken-In Short-Sleeve T-shirt

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.

Material 100% cotton
Fit Classic, slim, tall
Sizes XS to 2XL

Best white t-shirt

Polo Ralph Lauren Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt

Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt

Best white t-shirt

Polo Ralph Lauren Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt

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.

Material 100% cotton
Fit Classic, custom slim
Sizes XS to 2XL

Best striped-t-shirt

Todd Snyder Issued By: Japanese Nautical Striped Short Sleeve Tee

Issued By: Japanese Nautical Striped Short Sleeve Tee

Best striped-t-shirt

Todd Snyder Issued By: Japanese Nautical Striped Short Sleeve Tee

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.

Material 100% Japanese Jersey Knit Cotton
Fit Slim
Sizes XS to 2XL

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best workout t-shirt

Rhone Reign Short Sleeve

Reign Short Sleeve

best workout t-shirt

Rhone Reign Short Sleeve

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.

Material 56% nylon, 33% polyester, 11% elastane
Fit Classic
Sizes XS to 2XL

Best Workwear T-Shirt

Carhartt Loose Fit Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt

Loose Fit Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt

Best Workwear T-Shirt

Carhartt Loose Fit Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt

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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Material 100% Cotton
Fit Relaxed

best garment-dyed t-shirt

Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee

Groovy Pocket Tee

best garment-dyed t-shirt

Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee

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.

Material 100% organic cotton
Fit Slightly relaxed
Sizes S to XXL

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best undershirt t-shirt pack

Hanes Moisture Wicking Undershirt Pack

Moisture Wicking Undershirt Pack

best undershirt t-shirt pack

Hanes Moisture Wicking Undershirt Pack

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.

Material 75% Cotton, 25% Polyester
Fit Slim
Sizes S to 3XL

Best everyday t-shirt

Patagonia Capilene® Cool Daily Graphic Shirt

Capilene® Cool Daily Graphic Shirt

Best everyday t-shirt

Patagonia Capilene® Cool Daily Graphic Shirt

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.

Material 100% recycled polyester jersey
Fit Regular
Sizes XS to 3XL

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Maverick Li

Style and Commerce Editor

Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.

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Ted Stafford is the Fashion Director of Men’s Health. He oversees all style and fashion content for the brand, and also styles their fashion stories. His active lifestyle informs his passion for translating great designs into real-life style, a favorite part of his job. Prior to joining Men’s Health he worked at GQ magazine and Calvin Klein

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Deputy Editor, Commerce

As Men’s Health’s Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian’s work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia. 

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