The Best Jeans and White Tees an Editor Wears Year-Round

I’ve lived in L.A. for over 15 years now, which I think officially makes me an Angeleno. Given Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle and mild year-round weather, there’s no question I’ve established an easy and casual daily uniform since moving here, and it’s as simple as it gets—a pair of jeans and a white tee. It’s an outfit formula I turn to almost daily and acts as the perfect base I then get to play up with trendy accessories and of-the-moment shoes. I can also throw on a variety of cardigans, blazers, and jackets, depending on the occasion.

Not surprisingly, I’ve tried and tested a lot of jeans and tees along the way and love refreshing the two staples with new styles and silhouettes on a regular basis. Today, I want to share my favorite jeans and tees that I rely on the most. I gravitate toward them because of the fit and quality and how easy they are to wear. Included are a variety of denim silhouettes that work for both day and night in L.A. along with tees that fit just right. If you’re looking to update your staple jeans and white tees, then keep scrolling for my tried-and-true favorites.

Uniqlo Crew Neck T-Shirt: I kid you not when I say I wear this T-shirt almost every single day! That’s why I keep reordering it and must have about four now that I wear on rotation. It’s one of my favorites. Made from 100% cotton with an interlock-knit jersey weave, the fabric has a smooth finish and is really comfortable, not thin or see-through at all. I like the fact that it has a balanced fit—not too tight, not too loose—and a straight silhouette. It’s one of those tees you can wear with literally everything, and I tell everyone I know to buy it! (For reference, I wear a size small.)