The key to nailing your winter outfits is good basics. Finding the perfect long-sleeve, singlet, tank top, and T-shirt to layer with jeans, tailored pants, skirts, coats, and jackets isn’t for the weak. It can take countless hours, try-on hauls, and hard-earned cash to find the ones that you’ll reach for consistently.
Not all basics are created equal. Some are your affordable throw-ons that you wear as a base, while others are a little more elevated and become a part of your go-to ‘jeans and a nice top’ combo.
To help set you up for this winter, we’ve dug through a bunch of retailers and brands to find the best long-sleeve tops, singlet tops, tank tops and T-shirts worth spending your money on.
The Best Basics For Winter — Tanks, Singlets, Long Sleeves and T-Shirts
The good news is that all of our recommendations fall under $200; you’re welcome!
Cotton On
There’s a reason Cotton On has been one of our go-tos for basics for YEARS. They stock every kind of style and colourway you can imagine at an affordable price point.
This winter, they’ve got crew necks, scoop necks, v-necks and high-neck long sleeves, as well as baby tees, box fit tees, tank tops, singlets and camis. So if you’re looking for a particular basic that won’t break the bank, we’d head here.
Best Long Sleeve: Sunday Scoop Neck Long Sleeve, $24.99
Best Singlet: Byron Scoop Cami, $19.99
Best T-Shirt: Easy Tee, $19.99
Best Tank Top: Byron Scoop Tank, $19.99
Glassons
Glassons is another place where you’ll find affordable basics, from long-sleeve crew necks to baby tees and tanks.
Best Long Sleeve: Cotton Crew Neck Longsleeve, $19.99
Best Singlet: Supersoft Thin Strap Tank, $19.99
Best T-Shirt: Supersoft Longline Tee, $19.99
Best Tank Top: Scoop Neck Supersoft Tank, $19.99
Henne
If you’re looking for more elevated basics, Henne is where you’ll find them. The Australian brand creates the wardrobe staples you reach for time and time again in the form of knitted long sleeves, feminine cut tanks, and tees with a twist.
Best Long Sleeve: Carr Top, $139
Best Singlet: Pru Tank, $199
Best T-Shirt: Ista Top, $129
Best Tank Top: Orla Tank, $89
All for Mimi
All for Mimi’s core collection is an affordable choice if you’re looking to update your winter layers. You can choose between a classic long-sleeved, a boxy-fit tee shirt and a ’90s-inspired baby tee. The viral tank is also usually available, but it’s sold out for the second time because TikTok is wildly obsessed with the fit. You gotta get in quick for that one.
Best Long Sleeve: Chocolate Long Sleeve, $69
Best Singlet/Tank: White Tank Top, $59
Best T-Shirt: White Oversized Tee, $59
Uniqlo
It feels like literally everyone recommends Uniqlo when you go asking for a good basic. They’re affordable, come in multiple styles and fits and offer a decent range of colours.
Best Long Sleeve: AIRism Cotton T-Shirt Long Sleeve, $29.90
Best Singlet: AIRism Sleeveless BRA TOP, $39.90
Best T-Shirt: AIRism Seamless T-Shirt, $24.90
Best Tank Top: AIRism Sleeveless Top, $19.90
Venroy
The good folks over at Venroy understand what you need from a wardrobe staple, and their basics are it. They stock a range of basic long sleeves, tanks and tees in everything from cotton to cashmere.
Best Long Sleeve: Long Sleeve Lightweight Cotton Tee, $130
Best Singlet/Tank: Lightweight Cotton Tank, $100
Best T-Shirt: Lightweight Cotton Tee, $120
Commonry
You know an essential guide is good when Commonery makes the list. The Australian brand makes a range of beautiful (and affordable) long sleeves, tanks, singlets and tees for sizes 8-24.
Best Long Sleeve: Long Sleeve Rib Tee, $89.95
Best Singlet: Common Standard Tank, $89.95
Best T-Shirt: Modern Tee, $69.95
Best Tank Top: The Cotton Rib Tank, $59.95
COS
The brand COS is synonymous with basics. Whenever you see someone in a really good-quality layer, you know that nine times out of 10, it’s from COS. And honestly, when you put on any tee, long-sleeve or singlet from the brand, you’d assume it was going to set you back a couple of hundred dollars, but in reality, they’re all under $100.
Best Long Sleeve: Slim-Fit Long Sleeve Top, $69
Best Singlet: Scoop-Neck Merino Wool Tank Top, $69
Best T-Shirt: Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt, $65
Best Tank Top: Tubular Knitted Tank Top, $89
Friends With Frank
Looking for the ultimate jeans and a nice top combo? Try Friends with Frank. They really take their basics up a level with different fabrications, styles and cuts that stray from the classics, while remaining timeless.
Best Long Sleeve: The FWF Merino Crew Neck Top, $169
Best Singlet: The Pointelle Tank, $129
Best T-Shirt: The Husband Tee, $129
Best Tank Top: The FWF Merino Tank, $129
Nude Lucy
There’s no arguing that Nude Lucy does a good base layer. It’s just hard to choose between all the different styles, cuts and colourways they offer. Based on our recommendations below, you can tell we’re big fans of the organic cotton range.
Best Long Sleeve: Organic Rib LS Tee, $60
Best Singlet: Organic Rib Singlet, $50
Best T-Shirt: Organic Boyfriend Tee, $60
Best Tank Top: Lois Organic Tank, $60
Country Road
Naturally, Country Road does good basics, and at a surprisingly affordable price point for a long-standing Aussie brand.
Best Long Sleeve: Australian Good Earth Cotton Textured Slub Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $59.95
Best Singlet: Seamfree Contour Cami, $39.95
Best T-Shirt: Australian Good Earth Cotton Slub Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $49.95
Best Tank Top: Australian Cotton Blend High Neck Rib Tank, $49.95
Dissh
Dissh is another place where you can find elevated basics. The price point is a little higher than some of the others on our list, but the fits alone are worth it. Right now, there’s a mix of cotton and knit layers for winter.
Best Long Sleeve: Nico Bitter Choc Merino Knit Top, $149.99
Best Singlet: Theo Off White Tank, $49.99
Best T-Shirt: Jacki Black Oversized Knit Tee, $149.99
Best Tank Top: Signature Choc Scoop Tank, $99.99
H&M
Basic layers under $20? Look no further than H&M. There are so many options, you could literally spend hours going through every tank, singlet, long sleeve, and tee, revamping your winter wardrobe.
Best Long Sleeve: Long Sleeve Jersey Top, $19.99
Best Singlet: Rib Tank, $14.99
Best T-Shirt: Cotton Tee, $14.99
Best Tank Top: Rib Tank, $19.99
Boody
And finally, we have Boody. The home of bamboo basics. Each piece is butter soft, better for the planet and will last you for years to come.
Best Long Sleeve: Women’s Classic Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $59.95
Best Singlet: Cami Top, $26.95
Best T-Shirt: Women’s Classic Crew Neck T-Shirt, $49.95
Best Tank Top: Tank Top, $24.95
Now, what about a cute trench to layer your new basics with? We’ve got you.
Image Credit: Commonry / Henne / Glassons
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