Let's face it, we've all outgrown Brandy Melville, though it does have a certain hold on us. Here are the best places to shop for minimalist staples, from camisoles to white t-shirts.

At some point, we may have all fallen victim to a Brandy Melville purchase or two, but in 2025, we have far outgrown the brand's teenage aesthetic and lack of inclusivity. And despite the popularity of the 2024 documentary, Brandy Melville &amp; The Cult of Fast Fashion, where the problematic inner workings of the brand were put under a microscope, there is still&nbsp;a line out the door for their camisole tops and white tank tops.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We get it, Brandy Melville has been an "old reliable" when it comes to finding cheap and durable basics, but there are plenty of other brands out there that can do the trick. The perfect camisole top or tank is a year-round essential, but it reaches a new level of importance during the summer. A high-quality white tank top paired with breathable denim and shades is the ultimate combo for looking chic in hot, humid weather.
Brands like Buck Mason and Cou Cou Intimates have mastered the art of the everyday top that will far outlive anything from Brandy Melville. While the price point at these stores might be slightly higher, they are more ethically made than the alternatives. Uniqlo and Gap, where the prices are friendlier and the quality is consistent, also have a great offering of t-shirts and tank tops for women.&nbsp;
At the end of the day, '90s starlets dressed in white camisoles and boyfriend jeans will always be on our summer moodboards. Keep scrolling to discover the brands helping us L'OFFICIEL editors achieve the look.&nbsp;

Pretties entered the scene two years ago when designer Linda Meltzer rebranded her 90s brand, Tease Tee's. Her original line boasted fans like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/best-dressed-celebrities-bal-d-ete-paris-couture-week-musee-des-arts-decoratifs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sofia Coppola</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/naomi-campbell-jewel-covered-versace-mini-dress-aids-benefit-1991" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Naomi Campbell</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-moss-naked-braless-dress-liza-bruce-1993" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Moss</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/young-jennifer-aniston-sexy-photos-brad-pitt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Aniston</a>. The next generation of it girls, from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/marc-jacobs-the-dual-bag-emily-ratajowski-campaign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emily Ratajkowski</a> to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/charli-xcx-sheer-dress-saint-laurent-cannes-women-in-motion-dinner-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charli xcx</a>, have been known to sport Pretties camisoles and basics. Their <a href="https://www.prettiesvenice.com/shop/the-og-baby-tee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">og baby tee</a> and <a href="https://www.prettiesvenice.com/shop/peplum-tank" target="_blank" rel="noopener">peplum tank</a> are sure to make a great addition to anyone's closet.

Photo courtesy of Gap.

Gap is one of those brands that has been around forever, producing the same good-quality clothing we can turn to time and time again. Most recently, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gapstudio-zac-posen-collection-1-campaign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zac Posen</a> stepped into the creative director role for GapStudio. His summer line was released in April. We love Gap <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=540670022&amp;vid=1&amp;tid=gppl000085&amp;kwid=1&amp;ap=7&amp;ds_agid=17693892633-&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17703923696&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_AT8t334J0YCOmYY1OGefC3NkhB&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwm93DBhD_ARIsADR_DjHUkD_4xkrOX8Z1rmJcL9BfDXMkVd8UATwmjWUrOFu47vjZkh3Biz4aAoV0EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Modern Tank Top</a>, which retails for only $11.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Photo courtesy of Parade

Parade has been a pioneer brand, changing the narrative that Brandy Melville championed around size exclusivity. They are primarily an underwear brand, but they make some cute tank tops and tube tops perfect for the summer. Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw with the Parade <a href="https://yourparade.com/collections/tops/products/silky-mesh-tube-top-silky-mesh-eightball" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silky Mesh Tube Top</a>.

Buck Mason has been nailing laid-back, California style since 2013. They are popular for their menswear, but also make effortlessly cool women's clothing. We especially love their selection of tees that come in a range of different fits from <a href="https://www.buckmason.com/collections/womens-tees?gt=Slim--W" target="_blank" rel="noopener">slim</a> to <a href="https://www.buckmason.com/products/white-pima-boxy-crew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxy</a>. Replace your white Brandy Melville t-shirt with one of theirs, and you'll be sure to feel the difference.&nbsp;

Photo courtesy of Favorite Daughter.

Erin and Sara Foster, known for being the minds behind The World's First Podcast, which inspired the recently Emmy-nominated hit, Nobody Wants This, have also mastered the art of minimalist style. They created Favorite Daughter by "making everything they wished they had in their closets," and <a href="https://shopfavoritedaughter.com/collections/tees-tanks/products/the-favorite-t-shirt-moonbeam?variant=51757961412971" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Favorite T-Shirt</a> is exactly that.&nbsp;

Photo courtesy of Uniqlo

While Uniqlo is often lauded for its signature Heattech in the winter, their basic tank tops and camisoles are not to be skipped over during the summer months. The striped tee was a staple for the original Brandy Melville girls, and this Uniqlo <a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E475842-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&amp;sizeDisplayCode=003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ribbed Boatneck T-shirt</a> is the ideal alternative for those looking to embrace a nautical vibe this summer.

Photo courtesy of Cou Cou Intimates.

Similar to Parade, Cou Cou Intimates has been working on ushering in a new era for women's intimates, with their products perfectly bridging the gap between lingerie and everyday underwear. But on top of this, they make fabulous camisole tops, t-shirts, and tank tops that everyone needs in their closet. <a href="https://coucouintimates.com/en-us/products/the-cami-long-pointelle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Long Cami</a> is the ideal summer tank to channel 90s minimalism.&nbsp;

7 Alternatives to Brandy Melville to Achieve the Minimalist Look

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