The 10 Best White Shirts We've Ever Worn

Petite, plus-size, stain-resistant? Real Simple editors have found the best button-ups in every category.

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No matter what type of white shirt you’re looking for, our fashion editors have found the perfect match. Whether you’re looking for a button-up that can survive red wine spills, one that will protect you from UV rays, or simple one that actually fits, the solution can be found in these 10 editor-approved picks. Fair warning, once you find the right match, you’ll want to wear it every single day.

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Best Stretch

Made from 72 percent Italian cotton and a best-in-class 5 percent elastane blend, it provides a perfect balance of softness and stretch.

To buy: Lafayette 148 Italian Stretch Cotton Linley blouse, $298; lafayette148ny.com.

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Best Petite

Ann Taylor’s petite tops are proportioned through the arms, shoulders, and neckline for a tailor-free fit.

To buy: Ann Taylor Petite Pleated Ruffle Perfect shirt, $70; anntaylor.com.

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Best Nonsheer

Supima cotton is thicker than traditional poplin and eliminates the need for a cami underneath.

To buy: Brooks Brothers Classic-Fit Supima Cotton Oxford Button-Down shirt, $140; brooksbrothers.com.

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Best Tall

Constructed with women five-eight and taller in mind, this shirt has extra inches in the arms and tails. And the cuffs, darts, buttons, and seams hit all the right places.

To buy: Long Tall Sally Cotton Stretch Work shirt, $60; longtallsally.com.