Basic Tees reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 166 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Basic Tees brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/malefashionadvice, r/AustralianMFA, r/streetwear, r/FashionReps, r/nova. Top-rated brands include Uniqlo (4.3/5), H&M (4.1/5), Banana Republic (4.2/5).
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Reviews166
Subreddits23
Posts35
Brands81
Products40
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#1
Uniqlo
4.3
(16)
"Another vote for Uniqlo airism t-shirts."
"I have found the Uniqlo ‘airism’ t-shirts to be excellent."
"Uniqlo or Cotton On."
"Uniqlo is fuckin exceptional my man."
"I recommend Uniqlo for the perfect white tee, they used to be about $12 each but that was a few years ago. They last and are very good quality."
"Uniqlo. They have stores around the world."
"The Uniqlo one feels noticeably heavier and of superior cloth."
"For multiple colors, try Uniqlo, Kohls, JCPenney, Old Navy."
"Uniqlo and COS."
"I didn't notice a ton of, if any shrinking on my Supima tees from Uniqlo."
#2
H&M
4.1
(7)
"H&M loose fit t shirts, perfect."
"I recently bought and h&m loose fit tee that is super comfortable and baggy!"
"If you are in Europe! Just go to H&M, cheap and great cotton tees"
"Uniqlo and H&M instead next time bruh"
"H&M and Zara should do it for you!"
"I bought two tee's that kinda looks like the Mercer tee from H&M."
"The H&M one was thinner and has typical made in Bangladesh vibes."
#3
Banana Republic
4.2
(6)
"Banana Republic has the best Supima cotton tees...Soft, great fit, and thick without being too heavy."
"If I had to pick one I would go with Banana republic, $16 per shirt, but they fit great"
"I haven’t tried the supima cotton ones personally but I’ve heard great things, they are like a step up from the Uniqlo supima shirts."
"Banana Republic Supima tees come in a tall size that fits my long torso better."
"I've found that the tees from Banana Republic fit me quite well."
"Banana Republic outlet."
#4
Carhartt
4.2
(5)
"The make two different cuts (relaxed fit and loose fit) have in lots of colors and they’re virtually indestructible."
"Carharrt, Dickies."
"As for brands I’d still say that Carhartt is good."
"I recommend going for shirts that are 6oz+ on thickness, carhartt and I’ve heard kirkland has some really good tees on bagginess and thickness."
"Makes some thick ass tees that are always pretty easy to find on the cheap."
#5
Next Level
4.2
(5)
"Next level 6200 are great."
"I like the fit of the NextLevel N6210 and I buy them from Jiffy Shirts. About $6/shirt. They fit nice in the arms and shoulders."
"Nice and soft, and they hold up really well in the laundry."
"I've been using this brand of tees for the last couple of years with no issue. They're tapered to accentuate your upper body."
"I love those shirts but there's nothing frugal about them even with a steep discount. I found out many instagram brands buy these shirts and retag them to sell for $20-$30 a piece."
#6
Reigning Champ
5.0
(4)
"I've worn then for 1-2 years daily, to the gym, hiking, climbing trips, and they still feel 95% the same."
"Mine still look brand new and incredibly crisp after years. Perfect fit too."
"Reigning Champ."
"RC tees hold up so well, I’ve probably washed my oldest ones close to 100 times (washer + dryer) and they still look new. They’re expensive but worth it imo."
#7
Hanes
4.8
(4)
"Sweet, I think I’ll settle for the Hanes Beefy tee! I’ll get 1 first just incase but from what I’ve seen, they’re the type of tees I like."
"Seconding Hanes Beefy. They are solid, heavyweight tees with loose fit."
"HANES BEEFY TEES GO ONE SIZE UP, FOR OVERSIZED FIT."
"I buy XL Mens V Neck Hanes Brand 6 for about $20."
#8
AS Colour
4.5
(4)
"+1 AS Colour"
"As colour t-shirts"
"The fit on their Classic tees is rather boxy but the extra length may be an issue for you."
"I went for AScolor and it's really great quality as well as comfort."
#9
Everlane
3.4
(5)
"I still love my Everlane tees."
"Everlane is the only company that fits my somewhat-athletic build correctly."
"Is pretty good."
"It’s thick enough so you don’t have any nipple issues and it’s got a nice relaxed fit to it, but it’s pretty far away from some of the other heavyweight tees I’ve had such as Everlane."
"Everlane: looks nice at first, ages very quickly and badly."
#10
Bella + Canvas
4.3
(4)
"Bella Canvas tri blend tees are the only staple tee I buy now. Great fit and no issues with quality."
"Material is soft so they are comfortable to wear."
"They're cheap tees, but I really like the cut on me and haven't had a need to get a better set."
"Super cheap, nice slim cut. Armholes don't squeeze your bicep but hug it enough."
#11
Gap
4.0
(4)
"You can order "tall" tshirts from Gap and Old Navy online."
"Gap. all day."
"And J Crew fit fairly well."
"Honestly GAP"
#12
Sunspel
5.0
(3)
"Pretty much wear Sunspel (linen, cotton and Sea Island cotton)."
"Wearing a Sunspel linen T rn. So awesome."
"Sunspel: totally a step above."
#13
American Giant
5.0
(3)
"Great heavy material, generous cut and properly long."
"They don't shrink and they look great after washing. The fabric is thick enough to cover the nips but not hot."
"American Giant fits me really well. Great quality, pricey but I knew that going in."
#14
Comfort Colors
4.7
(3)
"Comfort Colors C1717. They're between $7-$8, can be worn oversized, have a great cotton collar and have held up well in the wash."
"Comfort colors and it ain’t even close. You can grab some at jiffyshirts, they have a heavyweight and lightweight version. I recommend the lightweight."
"If you're looking for stiffer cotton fabric, Comfort Colors work well."
#15
Asket
4.7
(3)
"Asket and Wolf vs Goat are very high quality options."
"Big big fan of Asket tees. Perfect for me. Not too oversized either so they’re pretty versatile."
"The lightweight asket tee feels really similar to the uniqlo supima tee."
#17
Pro Club
4.3
(3)
"BTclub. I’ve been buying their tees for so long and they’re amazing."
"Proclub has some good ones."
"Proclub has some good ones."
#18
American Apparel
4.0
(3)
"I would just go for American Apparel or Augusta"
"American apparel."
"American Apparel has always worked well for me."
#19
Mossimo
4.0
(3)
"Mossimo has the best fit in the shoulders."
"Express, target/mossimo athletic fit, BR, j crew"
"I usually get mossimo at target. Generally about 9-10 bucks per shirt."
#20
COS
4.0
(3)
"I am lusting after a Cos basic t-shirt."
"Also don't look past COS!"
"Have a nice nice fit plus OK quality for the money."
#21
Target
3.7
(3)
"Their tall line is my current go to. Not as fitted as I might like, but hard to beat the price."
"XL v-necks fit me perfectly, and are my go-to for when I just need to throw something on."
"The plain white crew neck from Targets Goodfellow & Co is a bit thin for my preference."
#22
Free Fly Apparel
5.0
(2)
"50%polyester, 37% cotton, 13% rayon. And no shrinkage."
"Plain pocket tee from Free Fly is perfect for summer. Breathable, light, soft."
#23
3sixteen
5.0
(2)
"They’re heavyweight, are just long enough, and don’t shrink now that they come preshrunk."
"[This](http://www.3sixteen.com/collections/tees) will change your life."
#24
Wilfred
5.0
(2)
"I’m a huge fan of the Wilfred Go To tees because they aren’t see through at all."
"The weekend Wilfred T 💯 also, the Alder TNA thermal."
#25
Pegasus
5.0
(2)
"Pegasus and go to tee"
"The fabric is THICK, soft, and amazing."
#26
Ralph Lauren
4.5
(2)
"Those are the best go to tees for RL, in my opinion they're the most consistent in terms of quality and stock."
"I consistently see the Ralph tees at Marshall’s or T.J. Maxx for $12."
#27
Polo Ralph Lauren
4.0
(2)
"Polo Ralph Lauren fits nice."
"I wear Polo Ralph Lauren t-shirts in Medium and they fit great."
#28
Mr Simple
4.0
(2)
"Agreed. Mr Simple is good."
"If you're after boxy basics, another one to definitely consider is Melbourne brand Mr Simple."
#29
True Classic Tees
4.0
(2)
"True Classic fits me a little better."
"I was gifted a few and I love them but they’re like crazy expensive."
#30
Muji
4.0
(2)
"Muji clothing is excellent. Everything I've bought there has held up to washing and still looks good"
"I've been a big fan of the basics at Muji in downtown"
#31
Ascolour
4.0
(2)
"I go for the block t-shirt now which i think is a bit better overall fit in size XXL."
"Their shirt length is looooong."
#32
Los Angeles Apparel
3.5
(2)
"Los Angeles Apparel - 1801GD 6.5oz or the FF01 50/50 blend"
"LA apparel"
#33
Foot Locker
3.5
(2)
"They come in all basic colors 5/$24.99."
"They were cheap-$20 for 5 tees."
#34
Jiffy Shirts
5.0
(1)
"Best selection/pricing is usually jiffyshirts."
#35
Eddie Bauer
5.0
(1)
"They are heavier and noticeably better quality than basic, low-end shirts."
#36
Acne
5.0
(1)
"Acne standard o is my favorite fit and the quality is nice too"
#37
RM Williams
5.0
(1)
"Which is lovely and long! I’m 6’4 and find them to be perfect for me."
#38
Wayver
5.0
(1)
"Are great, good quality and cut longer."
#39
Apt9
5.0
(1)
"Are fantastic."
#40
Sunday Best
5.0
(1)
"Super thick and high quality material, not too cropped."
#41
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Are incredibly thick."
#42
MN+LA
5.0
(1)
"Gusto ko fabric nila. Makapal, pero di masyado mainit sa pakiramdam."
#43
Sportscraft
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a couple xxxl basic tees from Sportscraft on sale a year or so back that fit better than RM and Rodd & Gunn."
#44
Express
5.0
(1)
"Has fit me the best."
#45
Threads for Thought
5.0
(1)
"Now for the holy grail of athletic casual wear: Threads for Thought."
#46
Le 31
4.0
(1)
"Simons in-house brand Le31 is very good for basic tees"
#47
Kuwalla Tee
4.0
(1)
"They’re just basic coloured tees, but at $20 a shirt (and they do have sales every few months) I find they’re great value."
#48
March Tee
4.0
(1)
"Marchtee make the best tees in India and they have a sale going on currently."
#49
Tentree
4.0
(1)
"Tentree (Canadian brand but not manufactured in Canada). Favourite t-shirts for the summer. Environmentally friendly, Good value, uses a Tencel blend so it drapes well, breathable, and a flattering cut."
#50
Kit and Ace
4.0
(1)
"Kit and Ace tees have been my favourites the last couple years"
#51
Big Bill
4.0
(1)
"Big Bill does work gear, and decent t shirts if you like sort of carhartt style"
#52
Dime
4.0
(1)
"Dime makes great stuff. Not the cheapest but durable as hell"
#53
Nelly
4.0
(1)
"Nelly is great and really cheap, like 2 USD a tee. Great quality too."
#54
Spare Store
4.0
(1)
"Spare Store does skate-style (read boxy), high quality basics. Carhartt, Buttergoods, Dickies, Passport. They're a bit xxxy but great quality."
#55
Hobby Lobby
4.0
(1)
"Hobby lobby has a wall full of tees."
#56
Michaels
4.0
(1)
"Michaels always has cheep shirts in many colors."
#57
Blankshirts.com
4.0
(1)
"If you’re fine with online, blankshirts.com."
#58
Gildan
4.0
(1)
"I order my Gilden T-shirts from Amazon. Very cheap."
#59
Supreme
4.0
(1)
"Supreme Plant Tee, TV tee, Kith Champion Tee, Supreme TNF Mountain Tee..."
#60
Fruit of the Loom
4.0
(1)
"Fruit of the loom"
#61
Industrie
4.0
(1)
"Industrie"
#62
Loft
4.0
(1)
"I like the v necks from Loft."
#63
Carly Jean Los Angeles
4.0
(1)
"Carly Jean Los Angeles"
#64
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"For basic and nicely priced tees, I'd search up the Adidas secret stores"
#65
Stafford
4.0
(1)
"Stafford tees"
#66
Velva Sheen
4.0
(1)
"I here Velva Sheen are thick, no personal experience with them but I've heard the described as hearty."
#67
Duluth Trading Co.
4.0
(1)
"Duluth Trading Co., though you may want to size down even with a fitted T"
#68
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Are comfy."
#69
Esprit
4.0
(1)
"I like Espirit's marled kind, dunno if they still make them."
#70
Izod
4.0
(1)
"Izod longsleeves are usually cheap and fit around the chest while not being too loose around the waist."
#71
Country Road
4.0
(1)
"Good price and they fit me well."
#72
Johnny Bigg
4.0
(1)
"Do tall sizes for some tees, so as well as L, XL, 2XL etc. they have LT, XLT, 2XLT and so on that have added length."
#73
Tshirthell.com
3.0
(1)
"Tshirthell.com"
#74
J.Crew
3.0
(1)
"J Crew: tees tend to look a few months old when brand new, but they stay looking a few months old for a year or two."
#75
Fully Tees
3.0
(1)
"There's another brand called fullytees. I haven't ever bought from them, but they too make supima tees and have a sale rn."
#76
Dehen
3.0
(1)
"Check out Dehen"
#77
Fog Essentials
3.0
(1)
"Fog essentials"
#78
Cotton On
3.0
(1)
"Check out Cotton On and Bonds for cheap basics as well."
#79
Bonds
3.0
(1)
"Check out Cotton On and Bonds for cheap basics as well."
#80
Fairlie
3.0
(1)
"I haven't purchased from them yet, but I saved Fairlie to look at for tshirts in the future."
#81
Pacsun
3.0
(1)
"Maybe Pacsun's boxy tees?"
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