A basic tee is inarguably an important wardrobe essential that can really stretch out your closet’s outfit potential.

Basic t-shirts are inexpensive and versatile, useful all year-around. You can wear dress them up with a sexy pencil skirt, create stylish layers and go comfy by pairing them with flats and jeans.

The possibilities are endless!

Here are a bunch of ideas to get your basic tees going:

Dressed up

Look #1
This is a stylish office work look consisting of a white v-neck tee, high waist black pencil skirt, flirty black pumps and a trendy statement necklace. You can easily tone it down with a cardigan sweater — giving a more secretarian look.

Look #2
A cute outfit with a shirring skirt, pumps, white tee and chain necklace. Swap the beige pumps with a pair fo gladiator high heel sandals and you’ve got a nice party look.

Look #3
Another office work outfit consisting of wool wide leg pants, black tee, pearl jewelry and fashionable brown croc pumps.

Casual

Look #1
Basic tees are a perfect match for cardigans. Here I used a short (cropped) striped black and white cardigan, but you can always go classier with something solid colored.

Look #2
Tees look great with jeans, especially relaxed boyfriend jeans combined with trendy gladiator sandals and a wrap/open cardigan to keep you warm.

Look #3
Here is another combo with a black v-neck tee, short light khaki colored bubble skirt with a skinny belt, simple gladiator sandals and a pair of gold hoop earrings. You can make it into a Fall outfit with opaque tights and boots.

These are just suggestions on how you can wear your t-shirts. Remember that you’re allowed to think for yourself and come up with a much nicer outfit that reflects your own personal taste and personality!

A few tips on how to get the most out of your basic t-shirts:

• Secure solid colored neutrals such as black, white and gray which are easier to mix and match with the rest of your wardrobe. They balance out outfits and work as a perfect canvas to show off your trendy clothes and accessories, like a beautiful necklace or a bright colored scarf
• Don’t be afraid to buy several tees of each color. If you find a t-shirt that fits you perfectly then it’s highly recommended to buy 3-5 of it. This helps ward off laundry days.
• Longer t-shirts are more versatile than their shorter kind because they serve layering outfits very well, so make sure you know the length of the t-shirt and compare it to your own body measurements (your torso basically)
• V-neck is the most ideal neckline that flatters most shapes. It slims down the upper body and creates a leaner silhouette. Scoop necks are also timeless but won’t favor you if you have a heavy or wide upper body (chest, shoulders, etc.)
• If you already have the basic tees it won’t hurt to buy even more but in different styles like short tees, flowy/drape tees, t-shirt with chest pocket, etc.

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