Italian women do it all the time. There is one condition, and it isn't the shirt.
Born as underwear
The U.S. Navy wrote a white crew-neck undershirt into its regulations in 1913. It was meant to stay hidden.
Promoted by its company
Late 1970s Milan: a plain tee under a relaxed jacket. It was never dressed up. Its neighbors were.
A picture, not a punchline
An art print does the work of a necklace. It should look new: white still white, neckline flat.
Two for one
One soft piece needs two that hold their shape: pressed trousers, a jacket, a real shoe. Count them.
Keep the tee. Upgrade its company.
Two structured partners, and the T-shirt gets a table.