Gotta Get It: Graphic tees

I know I recently gushed about the Céline tee here, but graphics in general are taking over this season. Cute French phrases and designer logos are popping up all over tees, sweaters, and sweatshirts. These pieces are extremely versatile, and create a chic way to wear an otherwise basic top. Forever 21, asos, and Zoe Karssen, and of course Etsy, are great places to start for the most classic styles. But don’t stop there, you can find them almost anywhere! Banana Republic, J. Crew, and lots of others have some really cute options. Take a look at some of my favorites beyond the Céline tee: 

Get the look: 

Forever 21

www.forever21.com

 

 

asos
www.asos.com

 

Zoe Karssen

Zoe Karssen

Maison Scotch

Banana Republic

www.bananarepublic.com

 

J.Crew
www.jcrew.com

Urban Outfitters

www.urbanoutfitters.com

 

Etsy
www.etsy.com

 

Here’s how I like to style my graphic tees:

  

 

You can also create your own! Come up with your own cute or clever phrase (French words are certainly en vogue), or you can always use an existing design (for your own use, not commercial gain!). Check out some of these tutorials to DIY:

http://www.themollybuckley.com/2012/09/03/diy-creme-de-la-creme-sweatshirt-yolomondays-linkup/

http://www.thebrunetteone.com/2012/10/diy-asos-holy-chic-tee.html

http://www.savvyspice.com/2012/07/atlantic-pacifics-look-for-less-a-creme-de-la-creme-diy.html

I even made my own for my mom and sister (and of course a couple for myself) for Christmas last year! 

I simply blew up the photos of the logos on my computer, printed them on thick paper, cut them out with an x acto knife to create a stencil, then stenciled them onto the shirts. I got the tees at Gap Body and H&M – both great places for soft, stretchy, and inexpensive basic tees. I used craft materials from Michaels, and I worked with both fabric paint and fabric markers to see which worked best. I preferred the fabric marker. 

Here are some more examples of how to style your graphic tees (click the photos for links to blogs):

One of the best things about graphic tees is that they can be worn year round, day to night. The trend seems to be sticking around for awhile, although getting more sophisticated/edgy. 

What to wear with your graphic tee:

- a blazer or leather jacket

- skinny jeans or leather pants

- a glam pencil skirt or mini 

- a statement necklace

Here are some more tips for styling graphic tees!

http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.ca/2013/03/graphic-tees-please.html

http://chicstreetstyle.me/2013/03/25/30-for-the-college-fashionista/

http://www.polyvore.com/casual_glam/set?.svc=copypaste&embedder=2099007&id=92595480

http://dillydallas.blogspot.com/2013/10/styled-graphic-tees.html

Be sure to follow me on Pinterest to see more of my favorite styles, and on Instagram to see how I wear my tees!

Asia