If there's one thing Victoria Beckham knows about, it's clothes. The Spice Girl turned womenswear designer has built an impressive fashion empire since her catwalk debut in 2008. Now one of the leading British fashion brands, Beckham's designs are often found amongst the key trends. In April, the first drop of the designer's collaboration with high street brand Gap sold out almost entirely online within hours of launching. Focusing on elevated basics, fashion fans were eager to add key pieces to their spring capsule wardrobes. Featuring everything from trench coats to sweatshirts and cargo skirts, it was VB's t-shirts that caught my eye.
In her eponymous Netflix documentary earlier this year, Victoria spoke at length about her quest to create the perfect t-shirt, and the topic came up once again when she appeared on Krista Smith's podcast, Skip Intro. Speaking to Smith, Victoria described herself as a 't-shirt person' and said: "For me, it's one of the things I really pride myself on. However basic, however simple something is, it’s a consideration that goes into it. Making sure that it’s got the right sleeve, making sure that it’s the right quality of jersey, making sure that it’s the right neck height. All those kind of details and things that I obsess over."
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Available in four colours, Victoria Beckham's signature t-shirt is an investment but it may well be the best we've seen thanks to it's shrunken fit.
Featuring a similar cropped length and slightly looser sleeves, Uniqlo's latest t-shirt style is one of the best we've seen. There's also a bra-free version.
Trust M&S to nail the perfect white tee at a reasonable price. Made from a cotton-modal mix, it's soft and breathable, ideal for everyday wear.
A sister brand to H&M, Monki's perfectly shrunken boxy tees have been a secret weapon of fashion insiders for sometime for their cool look and affordable price tag.
Mint Velvet's Ultimate t-shirt features a boxy, cropped cut across the torso but with wider and slightly longer sleeves than other designs, offering more upper arm coverage.
COS' boxy white tees are another fashion editor favourite for their perfect waist length finish and boxy cut that skims and flows over the torso.
While the catwalk version of her white t-shirt costs £95, Beckham created versions for Gap that retailed from as little as £25 (now sold out). Maintaining many of the key aspects of her catwalk collection's style, her high street version also featured a slightly cropped fit to avoid bulking at the waist if you want to tuck it into a waistband and is made from a surprisingly heavyweight jersey cotton that allows it to hang nicely, hugging curves where needed.
If you're wondering how to style wide-leg jeans with a t-shirt that complements their wider profile, Victoria Beckham's cropped style is the perfect fit. Finishing at the waistline, it creates a break in the fabric that highlights the waist. Should you want to tuck it in, you can do so without fear of adding bulk at the belt line, either, thanks to minimal additional fabric.
This style is also a fabulous fit to wear underneath women's trouser suits, as it will sit comfortably under even the narrowest fitting jackets. Likewise, if you're looking for the perfect tee to add to your jeans and a blazer outfits, a cropped, curve-skimming fit adds a contemporary dimension to the classic outfit combination.
Whatever summer outfits you're planning, make sure that you've got the perfect white t-shirt to hand, as it will help to finish off multiple looks with ease.
