Best white dress shirts: Rolling Stone names The Tie Bar editor’s pick
Rolling Stone’s 2026 men’s dress shirt guide puts The Tie Bar on top, with Quince, J. Press, Eton and others also named.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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The latest Rolling Stone guide to the best white dress shirts puts The Tie Bar’s Pinpoint Solid Long Point Collar Dress Shirt in the top slot, naming it the editor’s pick at $68.
The roundup, written by Brett F. Braley-Palko and published July 28, 2026, frames the white shirt as a grown-up wardrobe fix for weddings, work events and dressier nights out. Rolling Stone notes it may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links in its shopping coverage.
Braley-Palko says the current market gives shoppers more off-the-rack options than the old department-store default, with brands offering different fits, collars, cuffs and fabrics across a wide price range.
What are the best white dress shirts for men right now?
Rolling Stone’s at-a-glance list names eight picks, ranging from a sub-$40 budget shirt to higher-end options above $200. The selected shirts cover office wear, formal dressing, wardrobe basics and less dressy Oxford styles.
The Tie Bar Pinpoint Solid Long Point Collar Dress Shirt: Rolling Stone’s editor’s pick, priced at $68. The guide lists it as 100% cotton with a pinpoint collar and trim fit.
Quince Organic Cotton Stretch Poplin Dress Shirt: named the budget pick at $39.90. Rolling Stone lists the fabric as 98% cotton and 2% Lycra, with classic or slim fit options.
J. Press Thomas Mason White French Cuff Dress Shirt: the formal pick, priced at $225. The guide highlights its 100% cotton build, moderate spread collar, classic fit and French cuffs.
Wills Daily Driver Shirt: chosen as the wardrobe staple pick. Rolling Stone lists it at $82, marked down from $118.
Eton Signature Twill Shirt: named for fit options and listed at $250.
Billy Reid Arnie Oxford Shirt: selected as the less dressy option and priced at $198.
Bonobos Weekday Warrior Dress Shirt: named the office pick at $119.
Brooks Brothers Cotton Pinpoint Oxford English Collar Dress Shirt: chosen as the Oxford pick and listed at $228.
What should men look for in a white dress shirt?
Rolling Stone says fit, fabric, style and price are the main calls. A good shirt should follow the body without pulling at the buttons or bunching with extra fabric under a jacket, according to the guide.
The guide says shirt fit labels such as traditional, modern and slim vary by brand, but generally describe how close the shirt sits through the chest and torso. It also says shoulder seams should land at the natural shoulder, while cuffs should reach just past the wrist bone so a bit of shirt shows under a jacket sleeve.
For fabric, Rolling Stone says cotton is the traditional dress-shirt material because it can handle repeat wear and still sit comfortably under a jacket. The guide also notes that blends using materials such as Lycra or lyocell can add stretch or breathability.
Collars and cuffs do the style talking. Rolling Stone describes spread collars as more formal, point collars as widely useful for business and formal settings, barrel cuffs as the most versatile, and French cuffs as better suited to dressier occasions because they require cufflinks.
This story draws on original reporting from Rolling Stone.