Writer Leon Hedgepeth shares his favorite black long-sleeve T-shirts from his collection, including shirts from Everlane, Alex Mill, American Giant, and Billy Reid.

Washing is the biggest contributor to fading. Each time you wash a black shirt, especially with other clothes, dye particles loosen and rinse away with the water. Hot water and long wash cycles ...

The black t-shirt of Louis CK's opening credits and of his sold-out stage is a camouflage. It is a reassuring pat on the back,from Louie to you and me, a sign that he's aware of his power but ...

While the shirt they wear must be black, it can have short or long sleeves and be crew-necked or button-up, for instance. Even a black T-shirt and jeans could qualify, Starbucks said.