https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:59:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2398908 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:09:47 +0000 Carol 2398908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie--nice point--they evoke fond memories. National Parks, especially, can have some great art.<br />Staysfit--Hopefully some of those tees you have from work, etc. are great designs. I know some annual events try to outdo themselves each year in the tee design. I recently went to the Santa Fe Opera, and each season has a poster done by a professional artist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397720 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:37:34 +0000 Staysfit 2397720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sadly, I couldn’t afford the concert tees at the time I went to the concerts in my teens and twenties because I saw some awesome performances. &nbsp;My current graphic tee collection is mostly a reflection of academic institutions attended by me or my children, places I work or have worked, and I have a few from travel as mementos of places I have been. I have also had tees from every 5K, 10K, half and full marathon I ran, and that reflect various interests and hobbies. &nbsp; I wear them under blazers, with skirts and under nice cardigans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397718 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:35:47 +0000 Karie 2397718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love graphics yes and have a closet shelf full of them. They have to be authentic, though - I have actually been to the places/events on the shirt. I’m a National Parks geek (and an ‘80s concerts geek too), and wearing my tee shirts always brings me back to what a fabulous time I had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397583 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:26:09 +0000 Carol 2397583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF--yes, I know it&nbsp; wasn't a good idea, I know it hurt a lot of people...but there are many people who still do. I guess what I was saying was a shirt like that brings awareness to those who don't know a lot about it, and those who still think it was a sound idea.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397581 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:55:31 +0000 DonnaF 2397581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Umm, no; EO 9066 was never a good idea and was based on falsehoods that decisionmakers knew at the time were false. It has resulted in generational trauma with many stories that may never be told. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397448 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:40:56 +0000 Carol 2397448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF--If you spend a good half hour to hour&nbsp; on the Internet, I bet you can find that Valkyries shirt.&nbsp; Political shirts are (almost) always a good idea, if they are not hateful. I had to Google your EO 9066, and now I am reminded of what it was, and how we all need to think about whether that was a good idea or not.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397399 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:29:54 +0000 DonnaF 2397399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The masculine cut of most graphic tees don't work for me due to my narrow shoulders and don't come in the largest kid size. The ones I do own have semi-political messages: Side with Love; Filipino AF, EO 9066, etc. I WOULD like to get a Golden State Valkries tee in violet on charcoal black, preferably with long sleeves and in a kid size 16 or 14-16. Not asking much, am I?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397291 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:44:12 +0000 Carol 2397291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat--wow, thank you. I skimmed through it, and it looks helpful, with new ideas. I forgot how good of an idea it is to put a tee over a long-sleeve shirt, for example.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397220 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:08:18 +0000 The Cat 2397220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol, while I was searching for something else, I saw this and came to think of you: <a href="https://www.cliftonclothing.com/blog/post/how-to-style-graphic-tees" rel="nofollow">https://www.cliftonclothing.co.....aphic-tees</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397039 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:32:55 +0000 Carol 2397039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa--I love Life is Good, and once had a hat. They have such a different focus for their designs--almost like a newspaper comic. But looking at their website just now, it looks like their designs have changed.<br />Cookie--bakery tees sounds intriguing. And a patterned skirt is great. I used to wear a red paisley skirt with my Johnny Cash tee.<br />Lise--thanks! I did pick that muscle tee out for the color. It is a very specific shade of lavender I remember from my youth.<br />elena--with leopard print jeans, now there is an idea...a great idea. Could also go with colored jeans or faux/real leather pants.<br />Suz--they certainly are enjoyable--I only have a couple right now, too.<br />Sal--memory suggests that that is a Bruce album cover. I did not know there is a biopic coming out--will have to check that out.<br />Ket--yes!! that seems to be thinking outside the box. I think you had one you paired with a drapey skirt recently. I like the idea of summery footwear, layers, drama, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397037 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:19:07 +0000 Carol 2397037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP--good idea. Part of an emergency pack??<br />doggeh lover--checked it out. Oh, yeah, these are cool. I like that they use the full space, and the focus seems to be on the image rather than any text or idea.&nbsp;<br />Jaime--the first graphic tee I had that I can really remember I got in middle school. Boulder had a glass shop on the campus, and they had bootleg Calvin and Hobbes/Dead shirts. Calvin and Hobbes in a VW bus...<br />Janet--that is a nice array of tees, and I love the idea of the blanket. I have seen that before, but I do not think I would be organized enough to collect them. Tees are a great way to support a business, organization....it's true.<br />lyn67--sounds like maybe you like big, graphic designs and contrast. I do, too, but I don't intentionally seek them out. Would have loved to be at that concert... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397036 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:08:14 +0000 Carol 2397036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cat2--that is the second mention of Lucky, must check it out. Also love Pendleton--don't have anything, but I love to cruise around the site.<br />MsMary--I'm sure the occasion does suit, from time to time. Reminds me that I have a white ballet wrap mini skirt that I can pair with capris...maybe I will try it with a graphic tee!<br />RobinF--good point. My Johnny Cash tee, at a pretty normal thickness, it getting a little tight, and I would wear it more if it were loose and comfy.&nbsp;<br />Angie--that kind of looks like my hair...<br />I love that t-shirt--black, white and red is a classic graphic tee combo.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397011 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:59:48 +0000 Carol 2397011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AndiB--I love that those tees tie into your interests, and I love that you have an intentionality in how you wear them.<br />Jules--it is good to think about what toppers work! I can see what you mean about a hoodie being too soft. Like the denim idea.&nbsp;<br />Bonnie--nice tees, and I like the idea of a shacket with it. Hard for me to read that map on the NYC tee. Is it a certain part of NY? The Haring tee....he never made a bad design. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397010 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:26:26 +0000 Carol 2397010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla--these are very classic designs, good choice. I also like this Captain America. I was so hesitant to see that movie, but so glad when I finally did.<br />Lise--a nice outfit idea. Authenticity is certainly favorable. I'd rather wear a band I knew than didn't know!<br />Irina--sounds great! There is a Vivaldi one here I have been to, and they also do a Taylor Swift one...others. I love the idea of cutting a graphic tee for extra flattery/interest.<br />Roberta--you do seem like a person who knows her graphic tees. I am going to have to spend a few minutes with the NYC streets one. I lived there, but have not been back in decades, and it is good to see if you can still picture the geography.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2397009 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:18:28 +0000 Carol 2397009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen--so we are neighbors--I am here in NM. I love your tee, I guess because Nevada is so associated with built up Las Vegas. I have done my fair share of camping in Nevada.<br />slim cat--thanks for the tip on Lucky Brand. I will have to check that out!<br />Brooklyn--cool concept to add art tees. I really love illustration tees--I think I have had some by Ralph Steadman, etc. But Klimt, van Gogh, many...would be great as a graphic.<br />LJP--I think that is why I never bought graphic tees at a regular store. Mine have always been interesting--like bootleg Calvin and Hobbes/Grateful Dead from a glass shop. But that means they are few and far between.<br />Sloper--yes, I like tees like this a lot. A very skater art vibe. Do you mean cycling or motorcycle riding?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2396972 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:48:32 +0000 Ket 2396972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love graphic tees and own a couple. I don't wear them a ton. I prefer v-neck and the vast majority are crew neck, including my two. But I do love the vibe of them.</p> <p>When I wear them, I pair with a kimono or jacket, jeans/skirt, jewelry, smoky eyes or red lipstick, and fab footwear. On its own, a pair of jeans and a graphic tee just aren't quite enough on me. I need some drama and purr. Strappy sandals. Heels. Wedges. Booties. Pointy toe flats.&nbsp;<i>Something.&nbsp;</i>Ya know?</p> <div><br />I prefer a graphic tee with fluid ease. Nothing too tight. I would even err going too large and knotting it or something.&nbsp; </p> <p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2396970 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:46:09 +0000 Sal 2396970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one -Bruce Springsteen - who I have seen live twice. </p> <p>I have a couple of logo tees but these stay as active wear. Bruce gets worn fairly regularly and will get worn to the upcoming biopic!</p> <p>Jon wears them a lot and I have bought him a lot when travelling from “Rockford rivets” to “More trails please” and recently he got “Tito’s Iron Fist” to remember the socialist laundry in Sarajevo.</p> <p>I mostly wear mine with jeans and a blazer or bomber. I used to wear graphic tees with shorts but now if I wear shorts I am more likely to choose a woven top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2396962 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:09:31 +0000 Suz 2396962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them for all the reasons Brooklyn mentioned. I don't have a ton, and don't wear them often, but I really enjoy the ones I have.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees/page/2#post-2396960 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:07:11 +0000 elena 2396960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Lyn67 that graphic tees are a way to add interest or focus to an otherwise plain outfit. I have a bunch, mostly black band or club tees with white designs (also only bands I’ve seen and places I’ve been!), and a few other things: a blue one from Thread Hippie with a big tiger face on it, an old surf style design from AllSaints, and a silk one with a fancy black and cream abstract design from Maje. I prefer a women’s cut in band tees, though I recently saw a band I loved and got their t-shirt even though it was a men’s M and too big - but I’m finding I like the slouchiness of it. (For anyone interested, the band is The Darts, from Seattle. All women, kind of punk rock-y, and they put on a very fun show!). I pair them with denim, black linen pants, leopard print jeans, low-profile sneakers, really anything works. I’m looking forward to layering jackets or dark denim shirts with graphic tees this fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396957 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:12:25 +0000 MsMary 2396957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. My daughter has one that says "Keep Portland weird." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396956 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:54:54 +0000 Roberta 2396956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, the Baltimore tee is <b>slaying</b> me! I almost bought a tee this summer that said "Akron. It's not for everyone."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396935 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:13:18 +0000 Star (Lise) 2396935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your tees Carol. As the wife of a rock muso special love for the Johnny Cash. The colour of the muscle tee is really cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396896 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:51:34 +0000 Carol 2396896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone, so far. Some really interesting responses in terms of preferences, sentimentality, etc.</p> <p>I would like to get back to everyone soon. For now, I will show you my graphic tees:&nbsp;</p> <p>a Johnny Cash, from the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville.<br />a lavender muscle tee with ski company graphic--I got it because it reminded me of the people I grew up with--more apt to dress in REI clothes than regular clothes.</p> <p>I agree that these tees can change from night shirt, to beach shirt, to evening out at a concert shirt....all the same shirt.&nbsp; My Johnny Cash shirt is like that.&nbsp; That is something interesting about them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396893 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:22:48 +0000 Cookie 2396893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somehow I have so many, as you have seen, even though unisex or boxy shirts are not a good look on me so I look for women’s styles or wear them pretty tight. Most of mine are not just house wear. I like them with full and/or patterned skirts. Strangely, few to none are band shirts. But I sort of have a joint collection going with my partner of cool-looking shirts from bakeries. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396884 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:52:59 +0000 Lisa 2396884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team graphic tee. I wear them often and have a large collection of them that I've gathered over time. Some are souvenir tees, and random brands when I like a design or statement on them, but most are from Life is Good. I'm a fan of their tees because they wash and wear well.</p> <p>I wear my graphic tees casually most often. Usually with joggers, shorts, or jeans. Most often paired with a sweatshirt or quarter zip pullover as a topper. Although I will also pair my graphic tees with a plaid shirt, cardigan, jacket, or blazer too. It's all based on the weather and my mood.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396863 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:04:17 +0000 lyn67 2396863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some and mostly love them when/because I find the graphic on the front is a focus point so giving some structure to an otherwise plain and casual tee IYKWIM. The graphic on the tee is a kind of blocked/concentrated big scale pattern/color for me and helps with slicing/blocking out a bigger plain neutral area (as mines are reall all black, charcoal and white) and introducing some interrest. And like <b>Angie</b>, I mostly wear these under some kind of a topper (a blazer or a jacket) or alone for more casuals (in the summer).<br />Hah, <b>Irina</b>, Pink Floyd is&nbsp; my most favorite band and I surelly wore a band tee (the prism graphic)&nbsp; at&nbsp; a Roger Waters' this is not a drill gig 2 years ago (to a black pleated mesh midi skirt and a black denim jacket). And <b>JAileen</b> I also&nbsp; have the&nbsp;Beatles crossing Abbey Road&nbsp;one in a monochromatic charcoal as I love Beatles, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396858 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:44:44 +0000 Janet 2396858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a ridiculous number of graphic tees, mostly band tees (and I have a rule that I have not broken yet, that it needs to be a band I’ve seen). Everything from Paul McCartney to Pixies, from St Vincent to Stereolab. Some of my oldest ones from the 80s and 90s I got made into a blanket. They are meaningful and sentimental to me, as my radio DJ days were very important in my life! I also had a blanket made from tees from the radio stations where I worked.</p> <p>I also have some from local clubs, national parks, my favorite baseball team, etc. Lots of local interest ones, bought mostly in support of small indie bookstores and the like. For example, the one below.</p> <p>I do wear my graphic tees, usually dressing down a pair of trousers or a skirt, with a jacket. I like the juxtaposition with items that feel a little more formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396852 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:28:52 +0000 Jaime 2396852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear graphic tees around the house - although this could easily change with the right tee and right mood. I am usually concerned with the quality of the cotton first and the graphic second. Although I went to a fair amount of concerts when I was younger, I did not collect tees. Did the Grateful Dead even sell tees? I don't remember . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396847 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:48:17 +0000 doggeh lover 2396847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to wear mine with a quarter/half tuck into my denim maxi skirt. I have a couple from curbsideclosing.com They have a really wide selection, good/decent quality, good prices and a big sale going on. Please do check them out if you are considering adding to your collection</p> <p>*Dunno why the link isn't working, comes in fine on my phone*</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-be-done-with-graphic-tees#post-2396846 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:38:34 +0000 doggeh lover 2396846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple from curbsideclothing.com I love. Really like to wear mine with a denim maxi skirt, tee in a quarter or half-tuck. Curbside has a really wide selection of the graphic tees and good/decent quality items. Please take a look if you are considering adding to your collection&nbsp; </p>