Compared to a classic white tee, a well-made black T-shirt is a wardrobe staple that can punch way above its weight. Much like your favorite black jeans or that go-to little black dress ...

(Though if black’s not your thing, most of them are available in other colors, too.) And, relatedly, we have a guide to the best long-sleeve T-shirts ... slouchy neck and meant-to-be-rolled ...