When will we ever get enough of basics? They’re great for those of us who don’t have the budget to get that huge wardrobe we all dream of and go great with everything. A closet of substantial basic pieces could in fact, give you several variations and outfit looks.
Here, we cover one of our favourite basics — and one that ALL of us have — the basic t-shirt. They’re a unisex piece that can be paired with anything, be it shorts, skirts, jeans, or even worn over a dress. Here, we’ve listed the coolest ways to wear a tee, inspired by street style stars.
1. Go Feminine
Catching fashion blogger Chriselle Lim in a skirt is quite a rarity. But nonetheless, this self-proclaimed pants/trousers person looked effortlessly stylish and feminine in this ensemble. She pairs a basic white tee with a pleated maxi skirt and an uber cosy-looking long cardigan. We love how she kept all the colours in this look muted for a chill walk-in-the-park type getup.
2. Stick To Monochromes
One thing to learn from Youtuber Jenn Im’s outfit: Monochromatic looks never fail. She wears her own brand T-shirt with checked trousers and to-die-for chunky platform boots. We’re digging the grunge girl look she was going for with this getup, from cuffing her trousers and t-shirt to her black beanie and even the simple black band bracelet. Love.
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3. Rock It With Pops Of Colour
We can count on Korean It girl, Irene Kim to make almost any outfit look like a 10. Here, she wears a mainly black ensemble — which makes her orange puffer coat, t-shirt graphic and purple hair pop. This gives a refreshing element to her look and is actually really easy to recreate.
4. Take It Semi-Casual
Singapore’s very own style influencer Yoyo Cao displays her own take on the basic Tee. She elevates the t-shirt from causal to semi-casual by simply pairing it with chic wide-leg trousers.
Some tips when recreating this outfit – opt for pants with structure for a formal look, and if you want to take the outfit up a notch, pair with heels and a matching blazer.
5. Wear It As A Statement
Italian fashion girl Chiara Ferragni made her statement-making Dior t-shirt the main accent piece of her outfit — and we’re obsessed. She paired it with a black patched bomber jacket, denim bottoms and put her hair up to give her shirt the limelight. This outfit will be super easy to recreate with pieces you already have in your closet.
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6. Pair It With A Cool Print
Fashion editor and stylist Giovanna Battaglia pairs her t-shirt with statement leopard pants, metallic heels and her signature heart-shaped shades. She proves that the basic tee is versatile enough to be paired with crazy prints.
7. Wear It Warm
British fashion blogger Susanna Lau’s take on the basic tee is great for cooler days (which, we’re experiencing now). She layered a t-shirt over her striped turtle-neck top for a cosy, yet stylish get-up.
8. Keep It Casual
If sticking to basics is your thing, take this outfit from trend watcher and online influencer Linda Tol as your inspiration. We love how she wears her oversized Balenciaga T-shirt tucked into high-waist denim jeans, to make the outfit more body flattering and pulls the outfit together with a chic and classic red lip.
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10 tongue-in-cheek graphic tees you need to get your hands on
Down to a tee
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Every fashion week, you’re bound to spot more than a couple of street style cognoscenti in vintage logo and quirky slogan tees or band t-shirts. The whole laidback, dressed-down look is to be coveted these days, with fashion influencers and celebrities alike opting for a more relaxed ensemble in favour of a complicated ensemble.
Pair it with a miniskirt, your favorite pair of jeans, or even over a dress and you’re set for the day. One graphic tee is all you need for various under-a-minute styling.
To nail the trend, shop our top picks ahead.
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Prada logo tee
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Prada’s adorable graphic t-shirt features a visually striking illustration of a hot desert landscape with saturated, punchy hues. We especially love the contrast of bold colours and the vintage feel of this everyday tee.
Prada white sun logo t-shirt, US$400 (S$534.08)
Saint Laurent tee
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Saint Laurent’s black T-shirt looks every inch a vintage band tee, from the blue ribbed trims to the distressed print front and center. The slogan ‘To The Moon And Back Print’ is seen on the shirt in overturned, reflected lettering alongside the brand’s logo. Wear this with a denim midi skirt for a vintage look.
Saint Laurent printed cotton jersey shirt, $492
Dsquared2 tee
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DSquared2 has a tee which looks like it could have came straight out from a newspaper clipping — quite literally. Synonymous with the brand’s irreverent spirit, this printed t-shirt will look great with a pair of boyfriend jeans and even an edgy leather jacket.
Dsquared2 t-shirt, US$92
Versace embroidered tee
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Versace’s signature Medusa motif gets a florid makeover on this t-shirt. It now comes adorned in a head full of blooming floral embroidery and lush greenery. The fresh reinterpretation of one of pop culture’s more significant motifs plays out well here; the brand’s youthful design is definitely part-novel and part-symbolic.
Versace Medusa tee, $1,188
See by Chloé oversized tee
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This speckled jersey tee features a multicolour logo graphic done up in a retro style. Bringing to mind olden day vinyl records, this simple t-shirt will make a statement whether you choose to dress it up with a denim jacket and ruffled skirt, or down with sneakers and shorts.
See by Chloé oversized logo t-shirt, US$120
Gucci tee
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Continually inspired by the animal world, Gucci once again brings out the big cats for its Modern Future t-shirt. The recurring tiger motif — which was once seen in enamel on a clutch bag from Gucci’s archives in the ‘70s — dons the t-shirt against a striking explosion of yellow.
Gucci Black ‘Modern Future’ Tiger t-shirt, US$710
À La Garçonne raglan tee
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Classic raglan sleeves in contrasting colours always make a good solid graphic tee. Try this cheeky number with a satirical design of a sunbathing skeleton to add a bit of humour to your everyday outfit for a change.
À La Garçonne t-shirt, $248
Bad Deal tee
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Artsy streetwear brand Bad Deal has a t-shirt with a bold illustrated print splashed across of it. Featuring the slogan ‘Lucky You’ in an adorable hand-drawn font, the black cotton shirt shines a spotlight on the environment surrounding a house beagle. Wear this as a boyfriend tee knotted at the side, or tucked into an A-line skirt.
Bad Deal graphic print t-shirt, $183
Calvin Klein tee
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This t-shirt by Calvin Klein is printed with the iconic image of supermodel Brooke Shields’ in a pose she adopted during the brand’s ‘80s denim campaign. The design gives a comical wink to the iconic phrase the supermodel coined back then: Nothing comes between me and my Calvins. Nostalgic, playful and spirited, this t-shirt hits all the right spots.
Calvin Klein printed slub t-shirt, $215
Miu Miu tee
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Perfect for those who like to stick to subtle, pared down designs, this simple white tee with adorable fruit patches made from sequins is refreshingly penny plain. It’s understated in the graphic sphere yet it still delivers a punch of quirkiness with its decorative logo applique.
Miu Miu white sequined fruit patch t-shirt, US$745
This article was first published on Female.
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