Hey Ladies!
What do you think of when you hear someone mention t-shirts? You might think of casual wear, laid back vibes, or maybe you even think they're sloppy with no place in your wardrobe. Well I'm here to tell you that is so not the case. T-shirts can be classy, beautiful, artistic, and so expressive of your personality. Of course you can wear a t-shirt on it's own, with a pair of jeans and little to no accessories, but you can also really dress them up! There are graphic t-shirts, which we're mainly focusing on today in this blog post, but there are solid colored t-shirts and patterned t-shirts, different textures and weights, this list goes on and on. So for the sake of time, we're talking about graphic tee's today.
Graphic tee's first made their debut in the 1940's. However, it wasn't until the late 50's, early 60's that graphic tee's really gained popularity and that was largely due to the invention of plastisol ink. This is when graphic tee's became a form of self expression, that could mean anything from a slogan, to a protest, an advertisement, or maybe even a souvenir of a place you visited.
Most people when you mention, "Throwing on a t-shirt" immediately imagine a chilled out vibe, or not quite so put together look. But I'm going to show you that it's possible to be comfortable and put together while rocking your favorite t-shirts.
Add a blazer to create a more put together look. It will add depth to your outfit and make it seem like you really put effort into your appearance. You can never go wrong with a good blazer. I love this peplum blazer from Ann Taylor. First of all it does wonders for my figure, it really accentuates my hour glass shape. I love the flare, it makes me feel extra feminine. I wore my classic two toned Chanel ballerinas to accommodate a day of shopping and running errands. If you'd like, you can read all about these shoes and their story here. I love my 1920's inspired black wool cloche hat. Although I think a big, beautiful, floppy hat might suit this graphic t-shirt better, as the lady in the image and the focal point of this look, is sporting a gorgeous floppy hat. I was so inspired as I wrote this blog post, that I immediately ordered myself one! So look for that in a future blog post!
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
As mentioned above, graphic tee's are a means of self expression. If you read my blog, you know I'm positively obsessed with Coco Chanel. The image on this particular tee reminds me of her, or maybe even Audrey Hepburn's "Sabrina". I just love it so much and it is so me. The colors are absolutely stunning. I will most definitely be wearing this t-shirt all on it's own in the warmer months, but a blazer over the top allows me to wear it through the cooler months as well.
"Chic is a combination of style and fashion".
When I saw this next t-shirt in my favorite Etsy shop (keep scrolling for details), it was love at first sight. "Be My Valentino", with a stunning image of a classic nude Valentino Rockstud heel. For this look I went with my favorite wool camel blazer from J Crew Factory, which you can read more about here. I wore nude high heels with it for the time being, but look for this beauty in a VERY exciting upcoming blog post. Simple black skinny jeans and a messy bun are a casual look, but it still looks like I made the effort.
I couldn't love this shirt more. I have quite a large bust so it does distort the image a bit, but I'm okay with that because this shirt just makes me so happy!
Without the blazer, just jeans and heels.
Patent nude heels by Nine West
This graphic tee from J Crew is another favorite of mine. For this look I styled it with navy blue curvy jeans from Ann Taylor, a navy blue blazer from Banana Republic, and my favorite navy blue heels by LK Bennett. I know, lots of navy, but I really want the beautiful graphic to be the focal point of my look.
Here is the same t-shirt styled with a vibrant pencil skirt. You can really go all out with t-shirts if you so desire. Have fun with it. I featured this gorgeous pencil skirt in a previous blog post which you can read here.
This stunning t-shirt, (honestly, I hate to even refer to it as a simple t-shirt because it is truly art) is also from my favorite Etsy shop. If ever there was a shirt that expressed my personality, it's this one. I love pink, I love Chanel, I love makeup, and I adore flowers. I featured this piece in a previous blog post as well, which can be found here. I styled this shirt with a collarless blazer by Ann Taylor, and this gorgeous statement necklace by Mirina Collections which you can read about here.
The artwork on these shirts by Neomy Designs is just out of this world. Please keep scrolling for more info on her shop.
Here is the same t-shirt styled with a black wool sidewalk skirt and Caryn cardigan from J Crew Factory. Black tights and black suede heels from Nine West, create a fun and classy look.
I went with big pearl earrings from Mirina Collections, for a simple but classic look that still makes a statement. These earrings are amazing because they are double sided, the side I am wearing here is the larger side, but flip them around for a more understated look.
A chic low pony tail allows me to really show off my earrings. An updo would be fabulous as well.
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance". ~ Coco Chanel
So, as you can see, the options for styling a graphic t-shirt are truly endless. If you're like me and you appreciate being put together and you favor a more classic style, don't be afraid of t-shirts, especially graphic tee's. I hope I've given you some inspiration for your wardrobe! If you try out any of these looks please tag me on Instagram @Classicallycurvy. Remember to always be true to yourself and your personal style, but never be afraid to step outside of the box.
A little about my favorite Etsy shop, NoemyStyle. Her designs are just stunning, as you can see. Head on over to her shop and look at all the beautiful images to choose from. She has some great promotions going on right now! Some designs are offered in different colors, and different necklines. You can choose what suits you best. I am beyond satisfied with the quality of her merchandise. Not only are the shirts beautiful, the cotton is so soft and comfortable. They wash nicely as well. Click here to check out her work. I am about to place yet another order with her because I just love every single design she creates!
That's all for now! But stay tuned for lots more coming your way!
Love,
Kate
Shop!
Shop NeomyStyles GORGEOUS t-shirts here.
Similar Cloche Hat
My Ann Taylor peplum blazer is sold out, as it's several years old, but here is a similar version.
A plus size specific peplum blazer
Check your local Chanel Boutique for two toned Chanel ballerinas.
Tory Burch "Jodi" flats as an alternative to the Chanel flats.
My J Crew Factory Wool Camel Blazer is sold out but here is an alternative from J Crew
Plus size specific Camel Blazer
Similar Nine West Patent Nude Heels
J Crew New York City Graphic Tee
My LK Bennett Art Court shoes in navy are sold out, but you can shop LK Bennett London shoes here.
My Chanel sunglasses featuring the white bow are sold out and extremely hard to find, but here is a similar pair, a bit more of a cat eye, than a round shape like mine, but if you love the femininity of the bow as I do, check these out.
Click here to shop my red pencil skirt!
Mirina Collections "Leona" Necklace
Read my blog post about this necklace here.
J Crew Factory Wool Sidewalk Skirt
Mirina Collections Double Sided Pearl Earrings
Source: http://www.inyourfaceapparel.com/2/history-of-the-graphic-tee/
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