The humble T-shirt is now wardrobe royalty.

One tee that nails the look is Abercrombies best-sellingPremium Heavyweight Tee, which is tied for the No.

1 spot in my book.

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I also like the thick neckline to match.

Uniqlo Supima Cotton T-Shirt

$24.95

Uniqlo is another great source for budget-friendly tees.

My favorite is theirSupima cotton tee, but many shoppers like their lightweight AIRism shirts.

The neckline is also dependably flat, which is another key for good undershirts.

It inspires thoughts of beach days and vacations, hanging softer and more casually than even thread-bare vintage tees.

Among those pieces are their tees.

ThisPremium Jersey teeis perhaps my favorite.

Its soft and a little thinner than some, which I actually love.

It feels more like a vintage tee and works as an undershirt as well as a standalone piece.

Reigning Champ Lightweight Jersey T-Shirt

$45

Reigning Champ has nailed elevated basics.

Rhone Atmosphere Tee

$58

I think the best workout tees should be able to do more.

I compared the tees tightness in all areas, including the chest and shoulders, waist, and arms.

Length: T-shirt length is a battleground.

Right now, the Team Cropped is winning with the style-savvy dudes.

Feel: Even though most of the best tees are made of similar fabrics, they feel very different.

Softness, weight or thickness, and stretchiness all change from shirt to shirt.

Durability: The only way to truly test a T-shirts durability is to wear it for years.

I looked for reviews that mentioned years of use and how the tees held up.

Some deterioration is normal with heavy wear, but shouldnt be severe in the first couple of years.