10 of the best classic striped t-shirts

A timeless look and at this time of the year, a strong one too. So a round-up of 10 of the best classic striped t-shirts seems a good idea.

I first did this rundown back in 2020, but many of the designs featured were no longer available. So, fast forward to 2025, and it makes sense to start afresh, looking at some of the best striped t-shirts around right now. With the sun shining, it makes even more sense.

As before, I’ve tried to find a classic/heritage/vintage look and a mix of price points. I haven’t featured a Breton (more on that at the end), and I would usually feature Uniqlo, which always does this look well. But this year, it has sized up all its t-shirts, and all the ones there look a bit ‘rent-a-tent’. But have a look and see if you think you can size down, as value is always there.

One last thing—I haven’t featured anything with an obvious logo. This is just a personal thing. Logos are fine sometimes, but in this case, I don’t think they help. That’s all. Check out my 10 picks below.

1. Surfs Up t-shirt by 66 Clothing

The 66 Clothing offshoot of Mod Shoes is always good for striped t-shirts come summer, although there aren’t as many launched just yet. Saying that, the Surfs Up t-shirt is a recent addition.

This top is pretty much a benchmark for what the label does, too. It’s a 1960s-inspired top, specifically one inspired by the mid-1960s look of the Beach Boys. It has a thicker collar and is made in the UK using soft Italian cotton. I own a few of these, and the fit is good, too—quite slim without being skinny—a nice thing.

All sizes are available and the price is £48.

Find out more at the Mod Shoes website

2. Classic cotton striped t-shirt at Mango

As I said, looking at all price points here, this one is at the lower end of the price scale.

Mango’s men’s range is worth keeping an eye on, too, as they do produce some decent clothing for reasonable money. This one could pass for a more premium design: a t-shirt available in two colour options (including this one), with a soft cotton finish, a round neck, and an eye-catching multi-stripe design.

£29.99 for this one.

Find out more at the Mango website

3. Canedo striped t-shirts at Far Afield

Like the one above, there are cooler variations for this design. But the blue works for me.

Another rooted in the 1960s in terms of inspiration, and another all-cotton top. Specifically, a heavyweight 230 GSM cotton. The t-shirts has a this stripe, contrasting collar and is made in Portugal from a locally sourced yarn.

£60 officially, but if you haven’t ordered before, you can get 15 per cent off your first order if you sign up to the newsletter.

Find out more at the Far Afield website

4. Armor-Lux stripe t-shirt

When you think of striped tops, you think of Armor-Lux—but perhaps not this one. The classic is the Breton top, and there are plenty out there by this maker. But they also do this Breton-inspired t-shirt if you want something a bit more fitted.

It has the look, the stripes and the small tag on the hem. But rather than the wide neck, it has the crew neck. £59 for this.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

5. Classic stripe t-shirt by Sunspel

Not a million miles from the one above, but there are plenty of other stripes available from Sunspel.

It’s a maker with a t-shirt pedigree, having made them for over 100 years. Like the others, this one is handmade in the factory in Long Eaton using the finest, extra-long Supima cotton that can be traced to its Californian farm of origin.

A slim fit, plenty of different colours and a price of £95.

Find out more at the Sunspel website

6. Beams Plus striped cotton-jersey t-shirt

Several striped t-shirts are available from Beams Plus, with this being just one. They are worth shopping around for, too, as they tend to drop into sales.

All the designs, like the Beams Plus range in general, are influenced by mid-20th-century US style, recreated in Japan to the highest standards. This is a t-shirt made to last.

This one is produced in a mid-weight, slightly stretchy fabric, with a bold stripe and a subtle chest pocket. £ The price is £95, but if you get lucky with your size, there are bargains for Beams Plus.

Find out more at the Mr Porter website

7. Heavyweight cotton wide striped t-shirt by Non Stock

Like this a lot, both for the look and the price point.

There are three colour options to go for, all with contrasting white to create the broad stripes and one of the few with a label, albeit low down, so hardly noticeable. The design is based on 1950s t-shirts worn by bikers of the day.

At £19, it’s an absolute bargain, perhaps because of where it has been made. A long-sleeved version is only £21 too.

Find out more at the Bronson Manufacturing website

8. Ivy style striped t-shirts by Non Stock

I know, the same maker. But I had to mention these, too, which come in three interesting colour options and, again, are really cheap.

As I said, there are three to choose from. They are all made of 9.8oz cotton and each employs a classic ivy-style colour scheme. £20 gets you one.

Find out more at the Bronson Manufacturing website

9. 1950s ribbed striped knit t-shirt by Remains Clothing

Something a bit more vintage in cut, with this one available in two colour options.

Again, this one is cheaper than you would expect, again because it isn’t a UK-made piece. But it looks good, is quite fitted, is made of 100 per cent cotton, and has a ribbed hem and cuffs.

£33 for one of these.

Find out more at the Olderbest website

10. Fred Perry bold stripe t-shirts

I have made an exception here, with a logo-featured design. But I like the look of these, which are available in four colour options.

I don’t mind a Fred Perry logo, and it isn’t massively noticeable on this design, which is dominated by the bold yarn-dyed stripe design.

A Cotton jersey fabric, a regular fit, ribbed crew neck and the Laurel Wreath embroidered logo on the left-hand chest. £55 directly from the maker.

Find out more at the Fred Perry website