What is so special about a White T Shirt...?

The answer is, that this simplistic understated item of clothing, can speak volumes! It may, quite possibly be the most basic item of clothing, gracing almost every wardrobe on the planet. But this staple garment has stood the test of time and can go from, casual workwear to chic and classic, depending on how its worn and what it is teamed with. Take a look back through time, in almost every decade since the early 20th century, the classic white T shirt, has reared its head, and stood strong, to defy the test of time. Whether worn as undershirts by navy soldiers in the early 1900s or in the super cool portrayal of James Dean in the 1950s, one thing is for certain, while other items of clothing pop in and out of fashion, the white T shirt remains one of the classic pieces that will not budge!
But why? What is it about this garment that stops it from dying out? Being one of the most simple and what could be argued, plain item of clothing, surely it should just fade away into the past, as there is nothing about it that grabs peoples attention, or is there...? The answer is, yes, there is a reason why this bare essential, has stood the test of time. It allows a person to portray their own style. It is an item of clothing that is not too overpowering and creates the basis of a desired look, when teamed with the right items of clothing, It is the safe item of clothing that can be relied on, and will not be subject to criticism. With countless variations whether length, shape, neckline, pockets, no pockets, short sleeve or cap sleeve, the white T shirt, is one of the most adaptable items of clothing to ever be created.
The white T shirt is also the advertisers dream, as it is a canvas, that allows complete focus on product imagery. Allowing it not only to be a fashion essential but also the perfect marketing tool, that any company can put its stamp on. This suggests that its popularity is majorly impacted by its versatility, and this may be one of the reasons as to why its popularity remains. However its could just be the simple fact that, whether worn for comfort or dressed up for an evening out, a crisp white T shirt, compliments most wearers. It portrays a style that is clean cut, fresh, classic and looks effortless. And when teamed with a pair of classic blue jeans, you just can't go wrong!