I wish I owned more interesting t-shirts. I'm developing a bit of a fondness for them lately, even though they're never going to dominate my wardrobe.
Wearing them, though, poses a bit of a difficulty, because I always feel so mucky and drab when I do. So, without further ado, I present to you...
How to Make a T-Shirt More Stylish There are three basic ways to do this, although they are by no means the be-all and end-all of t-shirt wearing. They'll help make things a bit more interesting, though — so just think a little harder before you confine your t-shirts to the realm of trainers and jeans.
1. Layer it up!Look as though you put in a bit more effort by layering a t-shirt over any of the following:
- long-sleeve top, short-sleeve top,
- collared shirt, light hoodie,
- shirt dress, lace top,
- matching colours, contrasting colours... &c.
Or under any number of other things:- cardigans (my favourite), blazers,
- cropped jackets, boleros,
- scarves, suspenders/braces,
- denim jackets, enormous shirts,
- dungarees, waistcoats,
- dungaree dresses... &c.
thecatspyjamas2. Tuck it In!Let it all hang out if you'd like, but if you want to up the style factor of your tee, try tucking it into your skirt or jeans. It'll instantly make your look I think t-shirts look incredibly good with high-waisted shorts and a pair of tights, too.
3. Belt It!The problem with lots of t-shirts is that, while the print may be gorgeous, the shirt itself is shapeless and unflattering. Add a belt for an instant waist — put it over the t-shirt, over a cardigan over the t-shirt... whatever floats your boat.
Gala DarlingAlso, where do you like to buy your t-shirts? Not sure where to start? Try:
I admit that I really don't wear t-shirts very often, so do any of you more experienced folks have expert tips that I've missed out on?
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Comments (19)
thanks for the ideas!
i like those ideas.
xo
you could also try to alter the t-shirt either by cutting or sewing. maybe you've heard of generation t ... it's got some good ideas!
yup, highwaisted skirts + shorts are great with tshirts :)
Well, there's also the whole over-sized t-shirt being a dress, but maybe that's not dressing it up, haha. I like it.
I love Glamour Kills :)
I wear vneck tees with high waisted skirts :)
Very helpful, ty.
with short shorts, and also accesorize with necklace and etc
Love the tips. Thank you!
Nice tips!
Haha, but for me:
1. If I wear a t-shirt, it's cause I don't want to spend time getting myself all dolled up
2. If I want to put together a cute outfit, I don't wear a t-shirt
:D
I've stopped wearing t-shirts and now wear dressier tops. Layering in the summer isn't my thing because it gets ridiculously hot where I live and even one layer is hot enough.
i went thru this tshirt phase back in high school, and i didnt even know that i was buying all these tshirts unconsciously...up until my junior/senior yr i strictly stuck to the dressy tops (idk why). As a junior in college, ive found comfort in the basics, i love the deep Vnecks and Jcrew's short sleeved summer collection, theyre super comfortable, a nice cut and simple. my usual attire consists of skinny jeans, a tshirt, cardigan, and cute sandals. you can still look good without trying too hard... i figured, i have a whole lifetime to dress up, but i feel that at this age, i dont need to dress up to look good. i like dressing up occasionally don't get me wrong, but girls, keep it simple. I only say this cus I see some chicks on my campus with pumps and party dresses.
great tips :)tshirts have definintely been undermined.
these are cute
these tips are really helpful!! thanks! :]
i remember one time i saw someone wearing a colorful oversized tshirt that they had cut one of the sleeves off (exposed a shoulder), and wore a belt to define their waist
t-shirts are for gym.
I wear t-shirts pretty frequently combined with my favorite pair of jeans and Converse. I'm just going to class, so unless I have something more important to dress for, I'm going for comfort. That, and I've become a recent fan of woot.shirt. :P All the shirts are fitted, though--I rarely wear an unfitted t-shirt in public without something to make it more flattering. I tend to combine it with some sort of vest.
wow -- gorgeously cute and very vintage! i would so wear those types of outfits! i buy t-shirts mostly from alloy or delias or independent dealers.
@KatrinaReads@xanga - ahaha that's exactly my thinking ;P