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If there was one wardrobe staple that you couldn’t live without, which one would you say?
Some might go for their trusty blue jeans. Others might choose black jeggings. Someone might even say their blazer is the most important piece in their closet.
For me, I’d pick an item not even remotely fancy, but rather something that can be worn in a million different ways. So as the title suggests, my answer would be the quintessential white t-shirt.
This might seem like an odd choice, considering how informal and unsophisticated it appears to be. With something as basic as a plain white tee, our first instinct normally is to reach for a pair of jeans, or something else as equally casual. In a pairing as such, the white tee does very little to elevate a final look; it’s merely just an ordinary weekend outfit.
Although there really isn’t anything wrong with a white tee and jeans, it is a crime to limit your white tee to your denim collection. Old habits die hard, yes, but we can’t always rely on those “classic combos,” otherwise you’ll find yourself in a cycle of repeated outfits. Where’s the fun in that?
What you need to remember is that your white t-shirt is a blank canvas, waiting for you to paint it with an extensive color palette that is your wardrobe. It’s up to you to use your imagination.
Thus, if you ever find yourself in this kind of style rut, here’s how you can switch things up.
Pair it with some leather
Leather isn’t the easiest fabric to wear, but with the magic of a white t-shirt, you’ll probably be wearing it more often. A leather jacket with a tee is an instant hit, and it’s much more down to earth and less biker chick-like.
How about a pair of pleather leggings? A loose tee can be half-tucked or tucked completely into these High Waist Leather Leggings, which is slightly dressier than your average tee-and-jeans or tee-and-leggings outfit.
Maybe you’ve got a leather pencil skirt that seems too formal to wear in casual settings. Tucked in or not, a tee will dress it down so that you can wear the skirt around the mall without looking like you’re about to hit the club.
Update you leggings collections with this pair!
Throw a vest over it
Waistcoats and vests may be so 2000’s, but there’s nothing wrong with a little throwback fashion. A white t-shirt is perfect base for our European-Style Sleeveless Coat, paired with some shorts, and maybe some knee-high boots. You can also throw in some layered necklaces and finish with a tote, since the tee offers more stylistic freedom compared to other tops.
Swap your favorite cardigan out for this vest!
Layer it under a strappy dress
Strappy dresses are kind of a perfect match with white tees (or any color t-shirts, for that matter). Whether it’s a denim slip or a floral frock, a tee is a cute addition to a dresses of the kind. Plus, it gives you more options of what you can wear to the office!
It’s not just your casual dresses you can wear a t-shirt with, as it works surprisingly well with the Slim Backless Midi Dress. Got a tee that isn’t quite long enough to cover your back? Not a problem. A shorter top makes your dress look like it has a cutout that’s all part of the design, so feel free to experiment with various t-shirt lengths, even crops.
While the black dress below seems more appropriate for dates, club nights and cocktail parties, a t-shirt underneath allows you to dress the frock down for casual occasions. Not only are you finding more uses for your white tee, but you’re also making the most out of your cocktail dresses.
Slip into this sexy number for your next party!
Wear it under a sexy jumpsuit
If you don’t own a jumpsuit already, you are missing out. A chic alternative to the typical cocktail dress, jumpsuits are proof that you can be sexy without wearing a mini bandage dress.
There are one-pieces like our Slim Cocktail Party Jumpsuit that do have plunging necklines, which can be problematic depending on the type of event you’re attending, or even the company in attendance. But with a simple addition of a white t-shirt, the jumpsuit is all of a sudden workplace and church appropriate, and any other conservative setting for that matter.
Shop for this showstopper today!
What’s your favorite way to wear your white t-shirt?
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