Saturday, May 31, 2014

How to Wear Graphic Tees Without Feeling Like a Slob

 I have a collection of graphic tee shirts that I almost never wear.  I always feel like they look too frumpy and not very cute when I just wear them with jeans.  I decided to look on Pinterest for some inspiration and then see what outfits I could come up with from my closet.

1. Blazer-Blazers can make anything look nice and put together, and tee shirts are no exception.  My black quarter-sleeve blazer works well with lots of outfits without being too hot and stuffy.  I love the blazer with jeans look.
 Tee-Rip Curl
Blazer-Love Culture
Jeans-Downeast
Flats-Forever Young Shoes
 Tee-Universal Studios Orlando (Harry Potter!)
Blazer-Love Culture
Jeans-Downeast
Flats-Forever Young Shoes

2. Maxi skirts-This is the easiest one for me to put together an outfit with.  Probably because maxi skirts are so comfortable that they just seem to go with tee shirts.
 Tee-Old Navy
Maxi skirt-Old Navy
Sandals-Wet Seal
Tee-Old Navy
Maxi Skirt-Kim's Fashions
Flats-Forever Young Shoes

3. Knee-length skirts-These skirts can seem more dressy than maxi skirts, but pairing them with a tee turns it into a casual look that can be worn any day of the week.
 Tee-refashioned from men's tee at Target
Skirt-Nordstrom Rack
Shoes-Forever Young Shoes
 Tee-gift
Belt-Forever 21
Skirt-Downeast
Sandals-Old Navy
 Tee-Disneyland (Nightmare Before Christmas)
Dress-H&M
Necklace-Forever 21
Shoes-Payless
 Tee-Modcloth
Tank-Old Navy
Necklace-American Eagle
Skirt-Old Navy
Sandals-Payless
Tee-Target
Necklaces-gift
Skirt-Downeast
Shoes-Kohl's

4. Vest-Throwing a vest over a tee can make a big difference.  It definitely makes it look like you put more effort into your appearance, and it can change the feel of the shirt as well.
 Tee-refashioned from men's shirt, don't remember where I bought it...
Vest-Ross
Necklaces-gift
Jeans-American Eagle
Shoes-Kohl's
Tee-Victoria's Secret, bought on ebay for cheaper
Vest-Plato's Closet
Necklace-It's super old and I don't remember where I got it
Shorts-Aeropostale
Shoes-Forever Young Shoes

5. Cardigan-Cardigans put a polish on a tee shirt outfit and are so easy to throw on.
 Tee-Disneyland (Ariel)
Cardigan-Macy's
Necklace-Kim's Fashions
Shorts-Old Navy
Sandals-Payless
Tee-Rip Curl
Cardigan-Target
Necklace-Forever 21
Jeans-Silver
Heels-Payless

6. Colored/patterned jeans-There's nothing boring about an outfit when colored or patterned jeans are included.
 Tee-Victoria's Secret, saw it in store, bought it on ebay for cheaper
Jeans-Bohme
Flats-Payless
Hair bow-Claire's
 Tee-gift, from Disney Store
Shrug-Old Navy
Shorts-Aeropostale
Shoes-Forever Young Shoes
 Tee-gift, from Great Wolf Lodge in Michigan
Necklace-gift
Hair bow-Claire's
Shorts-Old Navy
Shoes-Wet Seal
Tee-gift
Necklace-Forever 21
Shorts-Macy's
Flats-Forever Young Shoes

So, now you've seen every graphic tee shirt in my closet!  I love finding new ways to wear what I already have, and this project has helped me do that.  What tricks do you have for wearing a graphic tee without feeling frumpy?

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