Nothing to wear? Don’t you worry! Everyone has at least one of these in their closet. You most likely stock up on them when they’re on sale or you buy them just to have because you know you’ll end up wearing them all of the time. At any rate, they are a staple piece to any wardrobe. Have you guessed it yet? Yes, I am talking about the plain white tee.

Next to blue jeans and Chuck Taylors, there is nothing quite as all-American as the humble plain white tee. It’s versatile, it’s cool, and it’s a piece that’s able to be worn any day of the year, in any season, for any occasion. It can anchor statement pieces such as wildly-printed shorts or colored jeans. It adds a casual element to a silky, beaded, or even sequin skirt. Ultimately, it can convey a sense of ease with a pair of blue denim shorts or a basic pair over overalls.

Whether you’re partial to the standard cotton crewneck, the slouchy style made popular by Alexander Wang, or whatever you’re able to steal from your boyfriend’s closet, here is a list of my favorite ways to wear the plain white tee.