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27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring

27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
27 Long-Sleeved Tees That Prove Basics Don’t Have To Be Boring
Photo: Courtesy Of St Agni
Every capsule wardrobe needs a few. From Assembly’s neutral crew-necks to Kowtow’s statement stripes, these go-to layers will tide you over until the mercury rises again.

· Updated on 30 Jun 2026 · Published on 27 Apr 2026

There’s a certain chaos that comes with autumn dressing. One day it’s T-shirt weather, the next you’re reaching for knitwear. It’s the seasonal in-between at its most unpredictable.

One go-to style I keep coming back to? The long-sleeved tee. Granted, it might not seem the sexiest of staples, but get it right – the fabric, the fit, the way it sits – and it forms the foundation of the best (read: no-thinking) outfits you’ll put together this season. The kind that looks completely thought-out when, in reality, it’s just thrown on.

I’m a sucker for versatility (cost per wear, et cetera) and these simple sleeves are stacked with it. Wear them solo with tailoring or denim. Tuck them under a vest or slip dress. Layer with a knit, a coat, or both as the temperature drops. Move from office to casual to going-out simply by switching between a crew, boat or v-neckline. The styling potential is endless.

Fabric plays a big part, too. The key to sweat-free layering as the weather cools is breathable, natural fibres. Organic cotton – used by Aere, Baserange and Deiji Studios – has a weight and softness that synthetic alternatives can’t replicate. Merino wool, seen in Elk, Toorallie and All is a Gentle Spring’s designs, adds warmth without the bulk of a knit.

If you’re in a seasonal wardrobe rut, elevated basics are a good place to start. Here are 27 long-sleeved T-shirts to add to cart now.

Crew-neck T-shirts

Assembly Label Nikita Cropped long-sleeve tee

$50
Assembly Label Nikita Cropped long-sleeve tee
Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: 6–16 | Colours: White

Jac & Jack Davies LS tee

$120
Jac & Jack Davies LS tee
Material: 100 per cent organic pima cotton | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Grey, khaki, brown, green

Buddy Java Long Sleeve Mini tee

$99
Buddy Java Long Sleeve Mini tee
Material: 55 per cent hemp, 45 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XS–XXL | Colours: Brown, white, black, red, green, sky blue, ice blue

Pinky & Kamal Motion long sleeve top

$85
Pinky & Kamal Motion long sleeve top
Material: Bamboo, organic cotton and spandex | Size range: XS–XXL | Colours: White, stone
Buy at The IconicBuy at Pinky & Kamal

Elka Collective Sierra top

$99
Elka Collective Sierra top
Material: Tencel and acetate blend | Size range: 6–14 | Colours: Beige, grey, black

Venroy long sleeve cotton tee

$130
Venroy long sleeve cotton tee
Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Beige, white

Leset Pointelle Slim Fit long sleeve top

$170
Leset Pointelle Slim Fit long sleeve top
Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–L | Colours: White, brown, navy, black, forest green

Rag & Bone Luca Slim long sleeve top

$339
Rag & Bone Luca Slim long sleeve top
Material: Modal | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Black, white

V- and boat-neck T-shirts

Aere Sara Long Sleeve Rib top

$60
Aere Sara Long Sleeve Rib top
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: 6–18 | Colours: White, black, grey

Baserange Omato long sleeve tee

$160 - $215
Baserange Omato long sleeve tee
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Black, off-white, beige, purple, nude
Buy at BaserangeBuy at Farfetch

Deiji Studios Clasp long sleeve top

$229
Deiji Studios Clasp long sleeve top
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XXSS–XL | Colours: Pale blue

Boody Base Layer Boatneck long-sleeve top

$29.37 (was $41.95)
Boody Base Layer Boatneck long-sleeve top
Material: 79 per cent viscose made from bamboo, nylon, elastane | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: White, black

Flore Flore Jill tee

$180
Flore Flore Jill tee
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XS–L | Colours: 10 colours
Buy at Harvey NicholsBuy at Flore Flore

Permanent Vacation Beam v-neck top

$170
Permanent Vacation Beam v-neck top
Material: 100 per cent Japanese cotton | Size range: XS–L | Colours: Purple

T-shirts with stripes and graphics

Oroton Stripe long sleeve tee

$129
Oroton Stripe long sleeve tee
Material: Cotton and spandex | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Brown

Blanca Hana tee

$160
Blanca Hana tee
Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: S–L | Colours: Brown
Buy at The IconicBuy at Blanca

Bassike Paneled Rib LS Baby T-shirt

$195
Bassike Paneled Rib LS Baby T-shirt
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Grey

Alemais Leela long sleeve tee

$160 (was $200)
Alemais Leela long sleeve tee
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XXS–XXL | Colours: White

Monphell Sunday Morning long-sleeve T-shirt

$280
Monphell Sunday Morning long-sleeve T-shirt
Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: One size | Colours: Blue

Kowtow Jamie top

$139
Kowtow Jamie top
Material: 100 per cent organic cotton | Size range: XXS–XXL | Colours: Pink stripe
Buy at The IconicBuy at Kowtow

Wool and cashmere T-shirts

Paire Women’s cashmere-blend long sleeve top

$129
Paire Women’s cashmere-blend long sleeve top
Material: Lyocell and cashmere blend | Size range: S–XL | Colours: Black, off-white

Friends With Frank The FWF merino crew-neck top

$179
Friends With Frank The FWF merino crew-neck top
Material: 100 per cent Australian merino wool | Size range: XXS–XXL | Colours: Red, brown, off-white, black

All is a Gentle Spring The Long Sleeve tee

$360
All is a Gentle Spring The Long Sleeve tee
Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: XS–XL | Colours: Cream, black

Henne Carr top

$139
Henne Carr top
Material: 100 per cent Australian merino wool | Size range: 4–16 | Colours: Nine shades

Toorallie crew merino tee

$99
Toorallie crew merino tee
Material: 100 per cent Australian merino wool | Size range: 6–18 | Colours: 10 shades

Elk merino long sleeve top

$129
Elk merino long sleeve top
Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: 6–20 | Colours: Eight shades

St Agni Baby Wool wrap top

$299
St Agni Baby Wool wrap top
Material: 100 per cent merino wool | Size range: XS–L | Colours: Grey, black
Buy at The IconicBuy at St Agni

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