The 21 Shirts Under $100 You Need in Your Closet
The 21 Shirts Under $100 You Need in Your Closet
A good wardrobe shouldn't cost the shirt off your back. Literally. With so many options (Constantly. Constant options.), there's a time and place for expensive, investment purchases and then there's all the time, when you can opt into blowing out your wardrobe without overblowing your budget. Shirts that cost less than $100 are the name of the game here.
Whether you're a T-shirt and jeans guy, or you prefer something of the polo sort, there's an inexpensive option out there for every style. We scoured the internet to do the sleuthing for you. We rounded up T-shirts (short and long sleeve), polos, and button-fronts in a range of styles, colors, and fabrics. You bet they're all coming in at that under $100 marker, too. Here's what to shop for.
Heavyweight Overshirt
Pique Polo Shirt
everlane
everlane.com
$35.00
A tipped navy polo hits the sweet spot between dressed up and dressed down.
Regent Dress Shirt
Cabus Camp Shirt
Canty Kuba Cloth Shirt,
Saturdays NYC
saturdaysnyc.com
$74.00
Just because summer's over, it doesn't mean you can't keep having fun with your shirts. Here's proof.
Grateful Printed Tie-Dyed T-Shirt
Richer Poorer Midweight Crew Tee
richer-poorer.com
$23.00
Every guy needs a few basic tees in his collection. Richer Poorer offers this heavier material shirt that provides a bit more structure than most standard plain tees. It'll outlast those plain tees through more wear and washes, too.
Saturdays NYC Slash T-shirt
Saturdays NYC
$48.00
It's simple yet stylish. The perfect graphic tee for when you don't want to be plain but aren't looking to make much of a statement either. Or, maybe if you're just really into punctuation.
Club Monaco Tie-Dyed T-Shirt
Club Monaco
mrporter.com
$50.00
When you're not sure how committed you are to the whole tie-dye thing, this is just subtle enough to satisfy your curiosity. It will work well with your favorite solid swimsuit or you could pair it with light-wash distressed jeans and sneakers for a throwback, casual look.
Scotch & Soda Contrast Brutus Polo
scotch
scotch-soda.com
$75.00
Scotch & Soda released a whole line inspired by Popeye's nemesis and you should scoop up just about all of it. This polo is the most under-stated of the bunch—ideal for a business casual dress code. You could even throw a sports coat over it for a little zhush.
Topman Stripe Johnny Collar Polo Sweater
TOPMAN
nordstrom.com
$45.00
If you're looking to go slightly dressier with your polo, this is the one for you. It pairs well with almost any khaki or chino in your closet, or you could take it to the next level with a blazer and trousers. The vertical stripes give it that '70s flair, and the ribbed hem and sleeves stay committed to a vintage fit.
OAS Terry Towel Polo
OAS
huckberry.com
$68.99
You're just not living your best summer life if you don't have at least one terry polo to your name. This resort shirt is all about ease, and isn't that what we are all looking for? There’s even a chest pocket for your sunglasses as you're coming off the beach. Too easy.
Katin Vinson Shirt
Katin
huckberry.com
$44.99
This retro-inspired button-down just needs a solid pair of white pants or shorts to be your go-to outfit for any party. Wear it buttoned up, open over a tee, or with board shorts to the beach.
Fred Perry Button-Down Oxford Shirt
Fred Perry Authentic
endclothing.com
$79.00
This Oxford button-down is synonymous with British style. Stepping up your shirt game is as much about good textiles and precise tailoring as it is mixing patterns and colors. This classic, solid option will never do you wrong.
Everlane Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt
everlane
everlane.com
$48.00
The fact that linen shirts are trending this summer is a paradox. Linen shirts should be everywhere, every summer, and in everyone's closet. Linen is not a trend; it's the essential look-stylish-in-the-heat material. Choose an earthy tone and you can keep wearing this shirt on those unseasonably warm days after Labor Day.
Stan Ray Tom Tom Vacation Shirt
Stan Ray
endclothing.com
$99.00
This is the answer to your '90s nostalgia. All hail the return of rayon. It's called a vacation shirt but let's be real: the slouchy, relaxed fit perfectly paired with a graphic, modern pattern hits the sweet spot. It is stylish enough for the office, yet there aren't any buttons past the color bone (so you don't even have to worry about being too buttoned up).
MKI Long Sleeve Tape Tee
MKI
endclothing.com
$55.00
This eye-catching long sleeve is for when you're looking to go casual but not low-key. MKI has streetwear down to a science and you'll need this in your collection for when you're ready to go full hype with no apologies.
Todd Snyder x Champion Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Todd Snyder + Champion
mrporter.com
$90.00
Everyone's favorite early-2000s athletic brand is here to stay. There's no denying that Champion is everywhere. If your originals from two decades ago don't fit anymore, try this long sleeve (or anything) from the Todd Snyder collaboration.
Bonobos Summerweight Button-Down Shirt
BONOBOS
nordstrom.com
$88.00
Ditch the blazer at work this summer. All you need are your trousers and a pattered button-down. This Bonobos option is lightweight and breathable unlike your more stiff dress shirts. Plus, you'll be thinking of happy hour every time you look down at the floral print.
1901 Workwear Shirt
1901
nordstrom.com
$34.75
Like linen, chambray is a summer essential. Breezy is the name of the game with this lightweight fabric. Wear your chambray button-down with white chinos (preferably rolled up). Rosé optional.
Stock up on some stylish and affordable options.