Valerie Bertinelli Paired Classic Blue Jeans with the Comfy Outfit Starter Countless Celebs Wear

Welcome to The Blueprint, where we highlight our favorite celebrity looks — and pull pieces to help you get the look, too. 

If there’s one color I wear over and over again in the summer, it’s white. The match-with-anything hue is an easiest outfit starter, and Valerie Bertinelli just reminded me that it’s time to restock on a comfy version of the seasonal staple.

In a recent Instagram video, Bertinelli offered her best attempt at a “transition video like the cool kids.” She had a white T-shirt and blue jeans on, proving that you can look effortlessly stylish without compromising comfort.

A white T-shirt is so versatile , which is why Katie Holmes, Reese Witherspoon, and Jennifer Lawrence love to wear them around this time of year. And straight jeans are perfect for those who want to steer clear of trendy wide-leg or flared styles.

Want to recreate her look? Keep scrolling to shop our favorite white T-shirts and straight-leg jeans, inspired by Bertinelli’s hilarious Instagram video.

Valerie Bertinelli’s Outfit Blueprint

• White T-Shirts: Hanes Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt, $10 (orig. $12); amazon.com
• Madewell The Shrunken Tee, $65; madewell.com
• Banana Republic Factory Timeless Crew Neck T-Shirt, $12.75 at checkout (orig. $25); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com
• Straight-Leg Jeans: Lee Ultra Lux Comfort Straight-Leg Jeans, $22.90 (orig. $42.90); amazon.com
• Levi’s Ribcage High-Waist Straight Jeans, $98; nordstorm.com
• Everlane The Way-High Jeans, $118; everlane.com
  

Hanes Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt

You can get a white T-shirt at Amazon for as little as $10. In the past month alone, more than 2,000 shoppers have added this Hanes style to their carts. I like how it has a classic crew neckline that offers optimal coverage of the chest. The short sleeves are a more conservative version of a white tank, working to keep your shoulders covered. One five-star reviewer wrote that it’s “light enough to be comfortable and thick enough that it isn't see-through.”

Madewell The Shrunken Tee

I actually have this white T-shirt, and I’m not joking when I say that I wear it five times a week. It has slightly shorter sleeves, which makes it feel more elegant than a traditional T-shirt. The jersey cotton feels lightweight and breathable. I wear it with everything from jeans to shorts to skirts. In addition to white, you can get it in gray or black.

Lee Ultra Lux Comfort Straight-Leg Jeans

These Lee jeans are 47 percent off at Amazon, meaning you can get them for just $23 right now. They come with a straight-leg silhouette that stars like Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes have been spotted wearing. The jeans are made from soft cotton and they retain their shape, according to one shopper, who called them “very flattering.” Bonus: They’re machine washable for an easy clean.

Having a classic white T-shirt and straight-leg jeans will streamline your closet and increase the amount of outfits you can create this summer. Find more similar styles from Banana Republic Factory, Nordstrom, and Everlane below.

Banana Republic Factory Timeless Crew Neck T-Shirt

Levi’s Ribcage High-Waist Straight Jeans

Everlane The Way-High Jeans