The Best Essential Tees You’ll Wear on Repeat

The Best Essential Tees You’ll Wear on Repeat

When it comes to everyday essentials, nothing beats the perfect tee. At NSF, we’ve spent years perfecting our core basics—from relaxed, slouchy fits to fitted muscle tees and layering tanks that feel just right. All of our styles are crafted in premium fabrics, garment-dyed in Los Angeles, and made to live in. Whether you’re building your everyday uniform or refreshing your closet staples, this is your go-to guide to the best basic tees for women.

We listened — and evolved

You’ll find refined finishes, while still keeping that signature NSF vibe. A few favorites, like the Alessi, still feature our inside-out seams and the Chloe with raw hems.
Most importantly: they’re built to last. 

We plan to keep these core styles in stock year-round, with fresh seasonal colors offered throughout the year. 

And to give even more options, we’re introducing two new styles into the mix—adding fresh silhouettes to the lineup you already love.

 

Meet the Core Lineup

 

1. The Chloe Muscle Tee

The Chloe Muscle Tee features a fitted silhouette in garment-dyed jersey, designed to hug the body without clinging. Finished with raw edges and a clean crewneck, it’s our elevated take on the everyday muscle tee.  Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Heather Gray. SHOP ALL CHLOE TEES HERE

 

 


2. The Alessi Shrunken Tee

Crafted from soft, fine cotton jersey and garment dyed for rich color and a lived-in feel. This slim-fitting tee features reverse seam detailing and a clean crew neckline. Lightweight, versatile, and made to wear on repeat. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Melange Charcoal Gray. SHOP ALL ALESSI TEES HERE

 

 



3. The Billy Relaxed Tee (NEW)

An everyday classic made from lightweight, soft jersey cotton. With its easy silhouette and timeless feel, the Billy Tee is the kind of essential you’ll want in every color. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Melange Charcoal Gray. SHOP ALL BILLY TEES HERE

 

 


4. The Loffler Boxy Tee

A bestseller. Crafted in lightweight fine cotton garment-dyed knit jersey, this drop-shoulder long sleeve features a clean edge and boxy fit. The perfect long sleeve tee you’ll wear year-round. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Melange Charcoal Gray. SHOP ALL LOFFLER TEES HERE

 

 


5. The Harper Boxy Tee

The Harper Tee is a boxy-fit essential in lightweight garment-dyed slub cotton jersey. With a classic crew neckline, slightly crop fit and just the right amount of structure, it’s a go-to for effortless, everyday styling. Available year-round in core shades. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Heather Gray. SHOP ALL HARPER TEES HERE

 

 

 

6. The Layla V Neck Tee (NEW)

An easy update to your everyday tee lineup. The Layla features a relaxed silhouette with a clean v-neckline, made from lightweight fine cotton jersey and garment dyed for soft, lived-in color. Similar to our Billy Tee, it’s an effortless essential you’ll reach for year-round. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Heather Gray. SHOP ALL LAYLA TEES HERE  

 

 

 

6. The Hazel Boxy Henley (NEW)

A relaxed take on a classic. The Hazel features a boxy wrist-length sleeve silhouette (similar to our Loffler Tee) with a button-down Henley neckline for an easy, slightly sporty feel. Made from lightweight slub cotton jersey and garment dyed for softness and depth, it’s an effortless layering piece you’ll wear season after season. Core colors offered in Soft White, Faded Black and Heather Gray. SHOP ALL HAZEL TEES HERE 

 

 

Why NSF Tees Are Different
  • Made in Los Angeles — Every tee is locally crafted and garment-dyed for a lived-in, one-of-a-kind finish.

  • Premium Fabrics — From Supima cotton to slub and fine jersey, we only use high-quality materials designed to get better with wear.

  • Effortless Fit — We obsess over every cut and drape to make sure our tees flatter without trying too hard.

  • No Gimmicks — Just timeless, well-made staples that hold their shape and stay in style.

 

Style Them Your Way
  • Pair the Chloe with a blazer and vintage denim for a high-low vibe.
  • Wear the Alessi over bike shorts or layered under a shacket.
  • Style the Billy Tee half-tucked into vintage jeans or layered under a blazer for an easy everyday uniform.
  • Wear the Loffler loose over trousers or layered under a utility jacket for a casual, lived-in look.
  • Wear the Harper Tee loose over denim cutoffs or French-tucked into tailored pants for a laid-back balance.
  • Pair the Layla with relaxed joggers or tuck it into high-rise jeans for an effortless, everyday uniform.
  • Layer the Hazel over wide-leg pants or vintage denim for an easy, lived-in look with a little structure

     


What’s Next

Stay tuned as we break down each of these tees in more detail—fit notes, fabric comparisons, how to style, and how to choose the one that’s right for you.

 

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