Like the bread used to build a great sandwich, a T-shirt is the foundation of plenty of outfits [1], but rarely is it celebrated for being the go-with-anything star it is. It's the unsung wardrobe hero and the piece we find ourselves (especially these days) living in. It's the failsafe, the sure thing in our closet [2] we can toss on at a moment's notice and pair with jeans, sweatpants, skirts, and shorts, though, admittedly we might exhaust our T-shirt outfit formulas every so often.
That's why we're here to offer a refresh. With a few tips and looks from our favorite influencers, rest assured, transforming a T-shirt into an outfit you'll want to rave about is easy. Step inside for 19 ways to celebrate your tee for the all-star it is.
A striped tee and white pants is always a classic
Roll up your tee to create a crop-top effect and pair with a high-waisted skirt
Punch up a denim jacket with a cool graphic tee underneath
Dress down a leather skirt with a favorite, worn-in T-shirt
Add a T-shirt under a sleeveless dress
Add a white blazer to a white tee and jeans for a chic look
Slip on your favorite tee with jeans and combat boots
Keep it classic with a white tee, jeans, and a blazer
Slip into a casual tee on top, wrap skirt and heels on bottom
Throw on a colorful graphic tee, then up the ante with printed pants
Add interest to a graphic T-shirt and jeans with a bandana tied around your neck
Layer a white tee under overalls and finish with high-tops
Reinvent a T-shirt with a vest thrown over it
Pair a neutral tee and neutral denim together for a monochrome color effect
Have fun with color and play with a tee and suiting in contrasting, bright colors
Double up your tees with a long-sleeve in a contrasting color underneath
Add a lace collar to a white tee for an instant upgrade
Keep it simple in a T-shirt and shorts
Mix prints when you pair a tie-dye tee with patterned pants