In high school, junior year, I was around 17 years oldl, my mom started passing down pieces from her twenties. At the time, most of her pieces felt a little off (yelling at my former self now, considering that exact era is basically the blueprint for current-day fashion), but one clothing item was an immediate yes: the baby tee.
She gave me a striped one that instantly became a go-to of mine. It was simple, but somehow also elevated compared to a basic, solid T-shirt. Nowadays, I find I keep reaching for the same vibes, and the striped baby tee keeps delivering. And the one I’m drawn to the most is just $20 at Uniqlo.
The Uniqlo Mini Striped T-Shirt captures that throwback feel perfectly. The crew neckline brings a sporty ’90s touch, and the cropped length hits right at the waist—not too long, not too short. Plus, the cotton blend is soft, breathable, and actually comfortable enough for all-day wear. It checks every box—and honestly, it looks just like the one my mom handed down.
And the best part? That price tag. Honestly, that’s all the convincing I need to grab it in every color—it comes in a few striped options and some solid colorways too.
I’m planning to style mine this summer with capris and kitten heels for a slightly dressed-up feel (very Hailey Bieber-coded), or with low-rise jeans and torpedo sneakers for something more laid-back, but still put together. I will be wearing this non-stop and maybe we could be twins!
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
