How many t-shirts do you own? Lately, and I don’t know if this is only in New York (nevermind- I think Tokyo wins), I have noticed more t-shirts on girls & boys than ever before. Perhaps it is a reflection of the economy- resorting back to our old faves and personalizing them, or we’ve become more laid back in our fashion sense- and what is a better blank canvas for self-expression than the t-shirt? Or perhaps I ignored the countless band & “expression” tees. I’ve never been one to wear many t-shirts (I think I own maybe 5). Being a designer, I wanted to make knit tops, edgy tops, kooky tops- anything but a t-shirt, but now I seem to have a growing appreciation for the basic or iconic statement a t-shirt can make, which, depending upon how it is styled, worn or adorned, is full of room for interpretation.
How do you wear your t-shirt, I would LOVE to see pictures! What images or statements have you seen on t-shirts that resonated with you? Which ones do you want to disappear?
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Aug 22, 2009, 06.21 PMby wzrdreams
I finally go around to patterning the bias t-shirt yesterday! I still need to refine it and find fabric, but I hope to test it out soon.
Jul 22, 2009, 05.31 PMby gaidig
I think T-shirts have been much more stylish lately. People have really been thinking of them as canvases rather than just as a way to advertise, and I think that’s pretty exciting. I also like the way that a lot of people are moving away from the oversized shirts to something more flattering that often even has shaping.
I think that the move toward more casual work environments may have something to do with it too. In places like my office, it is considered acceptable to wear a t-shirt, but only if the motif is simply decorative, not words or logos or something similar.
Jul 20, 2009, 07.07 PMby pixelink
Tshirts never go out of style and only get better with age. I love loose, sloppy tshirts, so comfy and great loungewear.
Jul 18, 2009, 10.19 AMby ginifur
My all time favorite T-Shirt is the V-neck. I own a ton of them. They’re really easy and still fashionable with jeans and a long necklace, but they also go great under skirts. I own a bunch of white Hanes Men’s V-necks, and they are my go-to shirt for pairing with skirts. I wear them greaser style-with the sleeves rolled twice to give them some shape. I always wear them tucked in underneath my high-waisted skirts.
Jul 16, 2009, 11.54 PMby labetenoir
I was given a tshirt from a designer once after working with her and it’s lovely- made of a cotton-linen mix with silk linin inside the sleeves- so you can roll them up slightly for a cuffed look. it has to be ironed thoroughly after every wash but it looks so chic- really dresses up a jeans and tshirt look. I think as i get a little older i want tshirts that have a bit more of a design edge- a bit more edgy, more unique, that look like i’ve put a tad more effort in. although i do love a ladylike skirt with a cute casual tee.
Jul 16, 2009, 09.08 PMby wzrdreams
Sabriner – Yes, actually I have thought about it. I wear it so often especially now that it’s summer, so I could really use another one. I think the simplicity of the design would translate really well into some other beautiful fabrics. I might try to knock it off tomorrow. If I do I’ll be sure to post pics and details on burdastyle.
Jul 16, 2009, 08.27 PMby sabriner
wzrdreams, that sounds interesting actually. did you ever try to replicate it?
Jul 16, 2009, 02.17 PMby wzrdreams
My favorite t-shirt is actually a woven tee from India. It’s cut on the bias so it doesn’t have side seams (one diagonal back seam) and there are 2 pockets in the front! It’s made from a rustic cotton weave and it gets softer with each wash. I LOVE it.