Boy's T-Shirts & Tops

Boys' T-shirts and tops do more work than almost anything else in a child's wardrobe - school, weekends, holidays and PE, all on rotation, all in the wash by Sunday. The range here covers short-sleeve crew necks, long-sleeve tops and polo styles, in plain colours that suit uniform and everyday wear alongside graphic prints, striped tees and logo styles from branded labels. A boys' white t shirt and a boys' black t shirt are the two most useful things to keep spare, with brighter colours worth having for summer and non-uniform days. Buying branded kids' tees at outlet prices makes stocking up genuinely sensible, given how quickly they're outgrown.

Most are cotton or cotton-blend jersey, which washes well and handles the kind of use children give clothes. Look for reinforced necklines and flat seams on younger sizes, and remember that darker colours hide marks better if you're buying for school.

Sizing is where parents get caught out. Kids' clothing is usually listed by age, but children of the same age vary widely, so go by your child's current height and chest measurement rather than the number on the label. Sizing up one band works well if you're buying ahead, though be careful with fitted styles. Match tees with boys' shorts for a summer set, layer under boys' hoodies or boys' tracksuits for colder months, or pair with boys' jeans. Browse the full boys' clothing range.