Not V-Neck, Not Crewneck: This T-Shirt Style Is More Elegant and Sabrina Carpenter Approved

I consulted ChatGPT for some insight on the most popular T-shirt necklines among women right now. The answer? Crewnecks and V-necks are the most widely worn, universally beloved styles. This certainly makes sense, as they’re both versatile enough to pair with different outfits and easily accessible at a wide spectrum of price points. However, if you’re looking to expand your horizons a bit in the T-shirt department, I have an idea for you—or, rather, Sabrina Carpenter does.

On Instagram today, the 2025 VMAs Best Album winner shared a couple of photos of herself wearing a thoroughly elegant T-shirt with a bateau neckline. Her exact top is the Cou Cou Intimates Rina Long-Sleeve ($68). Also called a boatneck, this silhouette dates back to the 1850s when the French Navy introduced the style. Boatneck tees are just as easy to wear but feel more elevated than V-necks and crewnecks, so it never hurts to add some into your rotation. Scroll down to see Sabrina Carpenter’s outfit and shop the trend for yourself.

On Sabrina Carpenter: Cou Cou Intimates Rina Long-Sleeve ($68)