Finding the perfect t-shirt is worth it

Finding the perfect t-shirt is like finding a Chanel bag for under $2,000. Though it's the simplest item of clothing you'll have in your closet, it's probably the most difficult to find. Long, short, sheer, tight, loose - it's amazing that so many components can contribute to such a plain piece of fabric. A t-shirt is an integral part of any wardrobe. It's the item you'll throw on with a pair of sweats and flip flops to go to class, and the same item that can be recycled with a pair of skinny jeans and pumps for a Saturday night date. Its multiple uses make it critical that you find a perfect fit.
Perfection in a t-shirt doesn't come from a $200 price tag, but its simplicity also doesn't mean a $5 one will work either. I've tried tees from Target and tees from Neimans and neither really fit the mold. They worked, yes, but they weren't perfection. They didn't cling to the body at that perfect amount that made them casual but still flattering.
The perfect tee can't be too short, but it also can't be too long. It can't be skin-tight, but if it's too baggy, it'll look sloppy. It should look good with pajama bottoms, but it'll also need to look fab with strappy heels and pants. It's asking a lot of one item, but that's the genius of a perfectly sculpted shirt.
After months of searching, I finally found my idea of perfection in Vince tee shirts. The shirts come in v-neck, scoop neck, even turtle neck, depending on your preference. They're the perfect length, not revealing too much, but not bordering on a dress-length either, and they're sheer without being see-through.  They also come with short or long sleeves, so you can mix it up when the seasons change.    
The best part about the shirts is that they don't stretch out after multiple wears and washes, a real downside of many basic shirts. They last for ages, which is good considering the price tag. Most will cost about $80, a tad pricey for a basic shirt, but when you consider its multiple uses and the fact that you only have to buy one instead of replacing your $20 shirt every few months when it stretches out, the price really isn't all that bad.
Vince is a basics designer, so most of the colors are your neutrals: black, white, gray, etc. You can find the line at almost any department store such as Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Barneys Co-op, so it's pretty accessible and easy to find.
You definitely won't be making a fashion statement with this piece, but you'll be thanking yourself for the money spent when you have the perfect-fitting tee to throw on for any occasion.