Ohhhhh shit, ya'll. I'm coming at you with opinions! Brace yourselves! Hehe. ;D~ In this post, I'll show you several different ways that I've styled t-shirts in the past and give you some insight into my style process. I have an affinity for seasonless fashion. So, the idea of putting away clothes for several months because they're 'out of season' makes me absolutely insane. What a waste! Obviously you wouldn't want to wear a sweater in the summer or a tank top in the winter for comfort reasons. You can still can get away with wearing tees all year round, though! In that regard, layers are your friend. :P
Traditionalist Twist
There's nothing new about a t-shirt and jeans pairing. It's tried and true. So, put a spin on it to set yourself apart from the masses. :DDD You can tread lightly or you can really pack a wallop. It's up to you! Tie it in a knot; add suspenders; play around with patterns; switch out the jeans for denim capris, overalls or shortalls. Better yet, you could simply wear a bright colored pair of jeans, instead of denim.
Geek Chic
How do you celebrate your geekiness without wearing a tee that says 'GEEK' on it? By the way, I think those tees are super cute, but they *can* unfortunately make you look like a poser. ;F Try wearing a less obvious nerdy tee that you personally love and style it with a blazer or high waisted skirt for a little sophistication. Alternatively, you can be a little edgy and scary and do a dramatic ensemble by adding layers and textures. You could also take the opposite approach and use the tee as a means to dress down or diffuse a more serious looking outfit, kind of like comic relief in a dark thriller. :D
The Tomboy
Just because I'm wearing a t-shirt doesn't mean that I can't kick your ass. >=[~ Simply add a tie, suspenders, or loafers for a harsher edge. If you're not comfortable with wearing such overtly masculine pieces, just roll up your sleeves to give off a muscle tee vibe. That's the easiest way to add edge or sex appeal to a tee, IMO. I have an affinity for confidently androgynous women, though. So, I'm biased. ;)
Anyway, work the tee however you want, but own it. How you carry yourself makes up the sum of your outfit, too, not just the pieces you've put together. Now, I'm not saying you need to go buy a harness or start investing in men's bow ties. Hehe. Don't put on a front. Do what feels sufficiently edgy to you. If you're uncomfortable with the outfit, then why wear it? Don't force something that doesn't feel right.
Anyway, work the tee however you want, but own it. How you carry yourself makes up the sum of your outfit, too, not just the pieces you've put together. Now, I'm not saying you need to go buy a harness or start investing in men's bow ties. Hehe. Don't put on a front. Do what feels sufficiently edgy to you. If you're uncomfortable with the outfit, then why wear it? Don't force something that doesn't feel right.
The Man Repeller
Oh and speaking of uncomfortable situations, there's what I call the "man repeller" tee style. Just say 'F*ck it. I do what want bish!' In this case, it's not about dressing to impress, but dressing to kill. >=]
You give no f*cks about whether people will like the look. All you care about is whether *you* love it.
Everyone else can just literally drop dead. Heh. So, you have complete freedom with this one. w00t! You don't have to agonize over proportions or whether certain colors or patterns go together (if you don't want to). Just choose pieces you love and make it work in your own way. That being said, try to bring a method to your madness. Haha. While you don't care about unfavorable reactions, you don't want to be dismissed as an amateur, either. Your outfit should seem effortless, but also deliberate. ;)
You give no f*cks about whether people will like the look. All you care about is whether *you* love it.
Everyone else can just literally drop dead. Heh. So, you have complete freedom with this one. w00t! You don't have to agonize over proportions or whether certain colors or patterns go together (if you don't want to). Just choose pieces you love and make it work in your own way. That being said, try to bring a method to your madness. Haha. While you don't care about unfavorable reactions, you don't want to be dismissed as an amateur, either. Your outfit should seem effortless, but also deliberate. ;)
Vintage Modern
Finally, try wearing a tee with your favorite vintage pieces. <3 I love mixing old with new and there's nothing better than an old vintage tee worn over a vintage dress or nestled in a cozy vintage cardigan. You'll always end up with a unique outfit. It's fool proof! So if you're ever in a funk, just add vintage! :P
Click here for more tee style inspiration! Thanks for reading! I'm happy to answer questions, too! :D
Click here for more tee style inspiration! Thanks for reading! I'm happy to answer questions, too! :D
