3 Fresh T-Shirt Styling Ideas to Instantly Upgrade Your Look

Sometimes I wonder why of all the cool clothes to wear, I prefer a t-shirt, everyday. It’s literally the first thing I reach for when building an outfit, and it’s by far the largest category in my closet. While I could go on about all of the t-shirts I love and how I think it’s important to have a large variety of shapes, weights and colors – you need to go on your own t-shirt journey. It’s a very specific and personal thing. What I will share is how to style a t-shirt in ways that maybe you hadn’t considered. 

I look at every outfit as a three-part equation: a top + a bottom + a pair of shoes = an outfit. Each element of the equation represents a piece of your personal style. This is a cool take on how to get dressed. What makes it challenging is that the way we dress reflects our mood, and our emotions are constantly evolving.

The best way to tackle this equation is to first understand who you are. What clothing styles, colors and shapes do you like? What clothing styles, colors and shapes do you dislike? Look at your closet and see if you notice any common themes. Can you call out 3-4 types of styles that you gravitate towards? Most of my clients like 5-6 different styles. This may seem like a lot, but it helps to divide them into the “major” and the “minor” styles in your life. 

The majors make up the categories in your wardrobe that you wear the most and the minors represent the undertones. Can you guess one of my majors? That’s right. Casual. Almost every single one of my outfit equations include an element of casual because it plays a major role in my personal style. And all of this is why I heavily rely on the styling possibilities of the t-shirt. 

Below are three ways I’m styling a t-shirt this spring. Notice the different elements of my equations and see if you can guess some of the other parts of my personal style. Maybe these looks are what you’re looking for. At the very least I hope they inspire you to start building outfits that completely represent your authentic style from head to toe!

This look involves a lot of moods…

Mixing suede and a cozy light sweater…

Not everyone loves a mini skirt, here’s a midi bubble option…

Try a barrel jean or a railroad stripe…

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