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    The Best White T-Shirt I Own Is Just $25 at Gap—and It’s Still on Sale From Memorial Day

    Give me fourteen of them right now.

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    Memorial Day weekend is here—and with it, an avalanche of sales. The markdowns are tempting, but not all deals are actually worth your time. That’s where I come in. If you buy one thing this weekend, make it this $25 white T-shirt from Gap.

    It’s part of Gap’s Memorial Day promotion, where summer staples are 50 percent off—including the Organic Cotton Vintagesoft T-Shirt, which comes in just about every color imaginable. But the white version? That’s the real gem. I own two and wear them constantly. As someone who’s tested a lot of T-shirts in my job, I can confidently say: this is the best one on the market.

    It’s 100 percent cotton, lightweight and breathable, and the cut is Goldilocks-level perfect—not too tight, not too loose, and just cropped enough to style tucked or untucked. It’s even slightly sheer in that intentional, model-off-duty way: your black bra might peek through, but your nude one won’t. It’s the kind of basic you’ll want to build your whole summer wardrobe around—and right now, it’s half off.

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    This is the shirt I pull out of my drawer nearly every day.

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    But let's just say you already have plenty of perfect T-shirts in your collection. The sale is still ongoing. There are many other under-$100 basics you can invest in, like wide-leg linen pants and linen dresses that are perfect for the office this summer. Keep scrolling to shop a few of my editor-selected favorite finds from the all-American retailer that has quietly become the backbone of my summer wardrobe.

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    I love how sporty this sweatshirt is. It literally says "Sport" on it, so you can't go wrong.

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    The peplum trend takes new shape with this denim jacket.

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    This slightly heavier tee is perfect if you want a pick that's completely opaque.

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    This summer sweater is perfect for layering over the top of your date-night looks.

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    I also own this button-down shirt, and I love it.

    Gap, 365 High Rise Linen-Blend Trousers

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