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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Peter Bevan

Best white t-shirts for men you can wear all the time

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that every man needs a good quality white t-shirt in their wardrobe. Trends may come and go, but the timeless white crew neck is here to stay, now and forever.

The style originated as underwear in the medieval era, and morphed into uniform for the armed forces. It was then co-opted to become a fashion statement for teenage rebels in the 50s (looking at you Marlon Brando and James Dean) - solidifying the humble white tee in history.

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