I love my sequin, lace, and graphic tees as much as the next girl, but sometimes it’s nice to go back to the basics — enter the plain white tee (or as I like to call it, the PWT): a shirt so versatile that you can dress it up, down, or over the moon.

It’s the perfect go-to piece for your lazy days, and as such, I’ve chosen three styles of this classic shirt: the T-Shirt, Oxford, and V-Neck, and styled them into three everyday-chic looks.

Want to see how to wear a white shirt and look fabulous? Read on!

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How to Wear a White Shirt: The “T-Shirt”

Products: T-Shirt – Missguided, Pants – Madewell, Boots – Lulus, Bag – Lulus

For my first outfit, I’m going to go with old faithful — the plain old basic crew neck t-shirt.

While it’s a classic, that doesn’t mean this tee shirt is boring. In fact, far from it. Since it is so simple, it gives you a great chance to play with the rest of your wardrobe.

To start off this outfit, I chose a bold colored pair of velvet pants. These pants act as the main visual in your outfit and work great when combined with this simple shirt. Then, to make this look more edgy, I chose these black boots with a detailed round zipper. Finally, I added a round textured bag.

The Collared T-Shirt

Products: T-Shirt – Zara, Jeans – Urban Outfitters, Jacket – Lulus, Shoes – Lulus, Bag – Lulus

For outfit number two, I chose this collared t-shirt. Not only is this shirt another classic, but it’s also an important staple in any girl’s wardrobe. This top specifically is perfect for any occasion like a class presentation, job interview, or even an evening out with the girls.