We tested a bunch of Old Navy tees
Plus: The very best socks ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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September 23, 2026

Tonight: Our style expert on whether Old Navy tees are worth it. Plus …

People love Old Navy tees. We put them to the test.

A bunch of photos of tee shirts pinned to a cork board.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

“My fashion editor friends, my self-proclaimed unstylish colleagues, and quite a few Wirecutter commenters all have something in common,” writes style expert Frances Solá-Santiago. “They swear by Old Navy’s women’s T-shirts.”

But could a tee that typically costs less than a movie ticket actually deliver quality and comfort? After trying nine of the brand’s mainstay T-shirts, Frances found that, yes, they’re almost all a good buy and even worth stocking up on.

Her 5 favorite tees, including a sophisticated one with “a flawless slouch”→

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Plus: It’s blazer season, baby

A collage of blazer photos taped on a cork board.
Ruthie Darling/NYT Wirecutter

A great blazer can easily transition you from a day at the office to date night. And one of the trendiest brands right now is The Frankie Shop, which offers minimalist, oversize blazers that have a devoted following among celebrities and businesswomen.

To see if the pieces are any good, Frances spent weeks testing the brand’s classic styles — examining the quality of the materials, the fit, and more.

The cool-girl blazers she recocommends→

More closet staples

A gif of our new wide-leg picks for best women's jeans.

The best women’s jeans

Including breezy wide-legs and a low-slung, relaxed pair→

Four images of the writer wearing different culottes in front of a green illustrative background.

“My co-workers hate culottes. Here are 7 pairs I’d recommend to them.”

All signs point to a culotte revival→

The lower legs and feet of several people wearing a variety of colorful and patterned socks, including floral, striped, and shimmery gold designs.

Our favorite socks

We found 35 options, whether you want a no-fuss everyday pair, a statement piece, or no-shows→

An array of belts laying down flat next to each other on top of a green background

7 great men’s belts

Including a sleek leather option and a dress belt with flair→

Your daily deal: A very cute mug (that keeps your drink warm for hours)

The Ohom Ui 2 Self-Heating Ceramic Mug in the color Jasmine White
OHUM

This mug warmer looks stunning on a desk (in fact, it was one of the best-looking ones we tested). The base keeps your coffee or tea nice and hot — and it doubles as a phone charger, too.

It’s on sale right now→

One last thing: We’re not the only ones who love Old Navy’s tees

A styling tip from one of our readers:

K

Kaysea

PNW

My typical "mom about town" uniform is an Old Navy Luxe V-neck tee, cardigan, jeans, and loafers or sneakers. I only wish the luxe tee came in more colors.

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