What I learned as I researched is that it’s quite tough to pick the “best” white T-shirt — there’s just as much of a case for a structured boxy tee as there is for a plain cotton Hanes.

A great white T-shirt is a wardrobe workhorse ... while another was impressed with their slimming effect. The Hanes Perfect-T shirt has a relaxed, classic crew-neck cut; the body and sleeves ...