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Not all t-shirts are made equal, as evidenced by the endless options (V-neck! scoop neck! cap sleeve!) In addition to shorts and sunnies, finding the perfect t-shirt is essential to LA dressing.

Below, check out LA's best stores for stocking up on versatile staples, from perfect tuckable slub tees to the softest Pima cotton wonders and more.