Sorry, Black Pants—This Trend Is Making Basic White T-Shirts Look 10 Times Cooler for 2026
Celebs will be eating this trend up.
If you’re a fan of plain white T-shirts, just know that I am, too. It’s a piece that is truly a necessity for everyone’s closets. The main issue many might have with building an outfit with a white tee is how plain it can look. While I love my white tees, I've been looking for ways to make them look more interesting with my 2026 outfits, and Lori Harvey recently stepped out in a pant trend that does just that.
For a night out with friends, Harvey opted to wear her T-shirt with a pair of checked pants by Bottega Veneta, with a fur coat and classic pointed-toe heels. To accessorize, she wore chunky aviator sunglasses and a simple white clutch. Her pants were the star of her look, and while her white T-shirt wasn’t the focal point, it married the entire outfit together seamlessly. Plaid pants are hands-down the easiest route to style your basic tees in a cooler way.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.