3 WAYS TO DRESS UP A GRAPHIC TEE
Let’s be honest, I had a pretty extensive graphic tee problem BEFORE quarantine started, and it’s only gotten worse in the last year, considering the only living being I’m trying to impress these days is Sophie, and the biggest outing of my week is 6 miles away to the post office.
However, with my second vaccine dose already doing its thing inside of me, I’m getting closer and closer to actually leaving the house and rediscovering my personal style outside of oversized sweatshirts and joggers. Those graphic tees, though? Yeah, they’re not going anywhere. To prepare myself for the outside world, I’ve started thinking about how I can style what I already have in my closet. Hopefully this will give you a little bit of inspiration as we start looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel (aka a social life where we actually put on clothes).
1. TEE + TURTLENECK
This first way is perfect for the transition from winter into spring. Add a turtleneck under your tee for a little added warmth and visual interest. Pair it with your favorite jeans and sneakers for a casual, yet super put-together look.
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heart tee (use CHRISTEN15 for 15% off) | turtleneck | jeans | sneakers (sold out, but linked similar)
2. ADD SOME BLING
Second, add some chunky jewelry and a cute headband to your look. I don’t always think about putting on flashy pieces with a plain white tee, but it’s an easy way to go from “I just went for a walk around the block” to “I’m on the way out to dinner with my girlfriends”. I got these jeans at last year’s Nordstrom sale, and they are pretty much the only jeans I wore during quarantine. They’re wonderfully stretchy, fit like a dream, and they’re under $40!
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heart tee (use CHRISTEN15 for 15% off) | necklace | pearl headband | jeans | sneakers (sold out, but linked similar)
3. BETTER IN (FAUX) LEATHER
Third, layer a denim jacket over your tee, front tuck it into some faux leather leggings, and finish it off with a fun shoe. It took me a long time to jump on the faux leather leggings train, but once I put these on, I was hooked. They’re some of the most affordable I’ve come across, plus they’re fleece lined, so they’re super comfy and warm.
SHOP THIS LOOK
heart tee (use CHRISTEN15 for 15% off) | denim jacket | faux leather leggings (I also have these, and love them, too!) | wedge sneakers
I hope this gives you a little post-pandemic style inspo! Let me know which look is your favorite in the comments below, and as always, I’d love for you to come hang out with me on Instagram! Talk soon!
XO, CHRISTEN
This post contains affiliate links. Additionally, this super cute heart tee was gifted from Cactus & Sundaes. You can use my code “CHRISTEN15” for 15% off your entire purchase.
