The T-shirt became outerwear, and nothing, really, ever looked better than plain white. Like California vatos leaning against a chain-link fence in bleachy white tees, tucked into starched chinos.

Vogue ’s Favorite White T-Shirts: The Everyday Tee: Leset Margo T-shirt, $68 The Square Silhouette: Madewell Perfect crewneck tee, $42 The Designer Moment: The Row Essentials Chiara T-shirt, $420 ...