The Pants Trend Making White T-Shirts Look Cooler for 2026

If you’re a fan of plain white T-shirts, just know that I am, too. It’s a piece that is truly a necessity for everyone’s closets. The main issue many might have with building an outfit with a white tee is how plain it can look. While I love my white tees, I’ve been looking for ways to make them look more interesting with my 2026 outfits, and Lori Harvey recently stepped out in a pant trend that does just that.

For a night out with friends, Harvey opted to wear her T-shirt with a pair of checked pants by Bottega Veneta, with a fur coat and classic pointed-toe heels. To accessorize, she wore chunky aviator sunglasses and a simple white clutch. Her pants were the star of her look, and while her white T-shirt wasn’t the focal point, it married the entire outfit together seamlessly. Plaid pants are hands-down the easiest route to style your basic tees in a cooler way.

If you’re into Harvey’s styling trick, keep scrolling to re-create her look and shop similar items.

Lori Harvey wearing a coat, white t-shirt, plaid pants, and pointed toe heels

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On Lori Harvey: Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Straight-Leg Suede Trousers ($8025)

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