Balancing fashion with function, I know many of us are often on the hunt for the perfect t-shirt that is equal parts comfortable and stylish. This is probably why we each have a stockpile of tees in our closet; a graveyard of forgotten cotton that didn’t quite make the cut. To find the holy grail of t-shirts you need to consider cut, colour and material. For best results, select a cut that drapes nicely on your body, a colour, pattern or design that pops and a material that is soft and comfortable on your skin. With a little effort, you can find your perfect t-shirt and work that gem into outfits that both look and feel great.

1. Zoe Karssen Tee, $98, Club Monaco

2. La La Land Horse Tee, $64, Bicyclette Boutique

3. Borealis Tee, $128, Marc by March Jacobs

4. Tribal Placement T-Shirt, $74, Oasis

5. Embroidered Tee, $16, Joe Fresh

6. Harbor Scoop T, $23, Gap

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