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

A versatile t-shirt that can do it all.

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. The softness also feels like a second skin without being too warm, and the slim fit is flattering, hugging our biceps and pecs with just the right amount of tightness while still giving our skin enough breathing room.

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 a real shirt and not something sloppy. More importantly, we found out that the fabric is in fact not only soft like butter but also extra resistant to abrasion, and it has stood the test of time for one tester who has been wearing this tee since the spring of 2020.

Better yet, our Fashion Director Ted Stafford has even put this tee to the test in 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 moisture-wicking, soft, breathable fabric, as well as an easy-to-move-in fit.

In my personal testing, not only do these tees work wonders 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 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.

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

Made with a rib neck binding and a flat stitch finish for seamless comfort, 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.

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.

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. In addition, it's made from ringspun cotton, which we found to b softer and longer-lasting than standard cotton.

While I’ve dealt with cheap tee before, but this certainly 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.

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.

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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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. And after wearing this to hike in Central Park for hours, I was thoroughly impressed with how cooling it felt during my entire trip, and how its moisture-wicking property just kept on giving to keep me dry. After all that, it also stayed fresh.

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.

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.

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 $25, 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 in 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.

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 shirts 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. More importantly, I couldn’t believe how soft it felt when I put it on the first time: it was like being clothed in a cloud, and the breathable fabric was able to keep me cool instead of suffocating me.

A polished T-shirt that you can wear to Casual Fridays at the office.

Taylor Stitch’s tee is elevated casual personified. When I tried it on for the first time, its tailored fit really announced itself, and now sometimes wear it as my office fits too. But my favorite part is its tested merino wool performance—breathable, moisture-wicking, anti-odor, and temperature-regulating no matter the weather. It’s the tee I default to wear whenever I don’t know what top to wear.

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.

CDLP's Instagram-famous T-shirts (just like its undies) are as comfortable as they are stylish.

A t-shirt with a little heft is guaranteed to look good flying solo. CDLP’s smooth tee is additionally made with a lyocell and pima cotton blend to feel as soft as silk and fade nicely with age.

Having worn this tee for a few months, I noticed that after each wear, it somehow looks better on me without losing the schtick that made me love it in the first place. And the fit is superb on a buff physique too, letting me show off my guns while giving me room to breathe.

A t-shirt that's as comfortable as cashmere, but is more breathable and easier to wash.

Lightweight T-shirts are hard to make well, and Billy Reid absolutely nailed it. This tee is airy but far from too thin. Buy it and treasure it, as I do whenever the day is warm but I'd like to still be in the outdoors—this tee's softness and breathability keep me cool and always at ease.

This Henley delivers pajama-level comfort.

Tommy John makes the silkiest loungewear, aptly naming this line "second skin." Personally, I've even worn it as my pajama shirt to sleep for a few weeks straight. Each time I put it on I'm amazed by how soft and caressing the fabric is. And after each wash, it's turned out looking fresh thanks to its unshrinkable, wrinkle-resistant Memory Fabric. The notch in the neckline makes it feel a little different—and sexier—than all your other tees.

Sunspel's luxury shirts are good enough for James Bond, which means they're also good enough for you.

The Riviera should look familiar to you—James Bond in Casino Royale, ring a bell? Though, technically, he was wearing a Riviera polo there. But the Riviera tee’s smooth, luxe cotton feel, durable build, extra weight, and association with the 007 aren’t stuff to be looked over. Having worn this for lounging or everyday errand running, I love how its extra heft is perfect for transitional weathers, and its softness lasts all year long.