2025 Should Be the Year You Buy a Cropped Tee

BDG has been crafting a perfect cropped tee for years and years. This one is a simple no-frills, no-fuss style; it looks as good with track pants as it does with jeans, or even with pleated pants and loafers, if you want to dress it up a bit. The fabric is soft and sturdy, even after multiple washes, and the hem isn’t too cropped, so you can get away with a low-rise jean without showing too much skin. Plus, though it’s cropped, this shirt isn’t boxy—you don’t have to deal with an unwanted wide silhouette, if that’s not your thing. Instead, you get a tailored effect.

If you prefer a heavyweight tee, Gap has you covered. This style is made from the brand’s signature thick fabric (although it’s still breathable enough to wear in summer, don’t worry), with a slightly cropped hem and a relaxed cut. It looks good dressed up or down, and it only gets better with wear and washes. Plus, this style comes in Regular and Tall fits, so if you’re on the taller side, don’t worry about having too much midriff exposed.

It’s no secret that our editors love Buck Mason’s Toughknit 90s Boxy Tee, because it’s just a damn great T-shirt. It’s also a cropped T-shirt—kind of. If you’re nervous to go for a full-crop, Buck Mason’s tee offers a slight crop that comes from its boxy silhouette and tailored look. The hem isn’t too short, but it’s shorter than your normal tees are, for sure. And with its double-washed finish, ribbed collar, and longer sleeves, this is definitely one we’re keeping in our rotations.

While this option from Reigning Champ is the least cropped, it’s our style director, Jonathan Evan’s, favorite pick of the bunch. Less of a shorter option, but it’s not overly long and feels great paired with a number of pant fits. The 100 percent cotton material is thick and feels comfortable, but not too dressed down. In fact, Jonathan loves it so much, he’s rushing to do his laundry just so he can wear it again.

A&F has been a long-time favorite of mine for cropped tees. This heavyweight, boxy style comes in a ton of colors, so stock up on the ones you know you’ll love. It has relaxed shoulders, longer sleeves, and a straight hem that hits perfectly at your waist (whether you go for the Regular fit or the Tall fit). Plus, this shirt is soft as hell—it has a vintage, broken-in look and feel that only gets better with age.

If you want a really heavyweight cropped tee, you’ve come to the right place. Los Angeles Apparel describes this style as being “so thick, it could almost be called a sweater,” and the brand isn’t exaggerating. This one is relaxed and boxy, with a wide silhouette and a straight hem. Plus, the heavyweight fabric is super-soft—this is almost like wearing your favorite heavyweight hoodie, sans hood.

Cropped tees aren’t going anywhere for a while, so it makes sense to invest in a luxe one. John Elliott crafts a timeless style, with a boxy silhouette and dropped shoulders. This one is designed to look vintage, so the colors have a pre-washed look to them, but still, that slightly-cropped hem will never get old.

When you find the perfect tee, you gotta buy it thrice. Elwood makes it easy for you buy putting the ultimate cropped tee into a three-pack, with three great, wearable neutrals. These midweight tees are super-soft, perfectly relaxed, and stylishly boxy, with relaxed, dropped sleeves and a wash that’s designed to fade with time.