T-shirt dresses represent simplicity, comfort and versatility. They can be worn fashionably, and give you the opportunity to play with colors and shapes. Invented during the First World War for the American soldiers, t-shirts team up well with almost anything; be it skirts, shorts or a pair of jeans! They are surprisingly well suited to all kinds of body structure and can also be made feminine with the right touches at the right places. Knowing how to wear t-shirt dresses is all it takes to start a love affair with this simple piece of clothing.
T-shirt dresses are comfortable and casual, but worn with the proper accessories they can also tide you nicely over semi-formal occasions. You must start with t-shirts in solid colors and black, white and red tees are must-haves. These colors will go with most trousers, denims and skirts. A pastel floral printed skirt will look chic when teamed with a black t-shirt and chunky silver accessories. The layered white skirt can be teamed with a red tee for a dramatic effect. Wear stone and bead accessories to enhance the effect.
The classic white t-shirt dress matches well with dark blue denims and black skirts. The fact that white is neutral makes it doubly versatile. Wear a bright colored tank top underneath your white t-shirt to brighten the white. Team your white tee with a sequined black skirt, some pearls or some silver jewelry, high-heeled sandals and a simple clutch bag – you are ready for a party. A vest and a scarf enliven a white t-shirt in a fun and casual way. Wear this with shorts or denims and team your casual ensemble with flat sandals.
If you want a basic, simple t shirt dress, check out the ones from LA T Sportswear. You get very basic colors with v-neck or standard crew cut neck for these dresses. Colors are also plain, solid colors so you can blend with your earth tones or muted colors. The brand Yogacolors also adds a similar style to the market. A T-Shirt dress from these guys are fairly cheap, going from around $10 to $20, so you can stock up on different colors.
American Apparel also has their version of the t shirt dress, and as you could assume they are the shorter variety. They’re made of fine jersey and come in over a dozen colors. Get them in black, white, heather gray, navy, forest green, gold, stripes, and more. They range from $7 to $30 depending on the color and retailer you get it from. It’s a loose fitting neck on this t-shirt dress, so you get a more relaxed look.
Oversized t-shirt dresses can also be worn fashionably well. Try wearing t shirt dress with some tight-fitting jeans and comfortable flats for a day out. You’ll stay comfy but move your style up a little bit on the ladder. Of course you can try this without any pants too, if the dress is long enough.
Tuck it under a skirt and fasten a wide belt to hold the two together. A pair of high-heeled shoes completes this feminine outfit. Worn with a pair of tight denims, a wide belt and with one of the sleeves off your shoulder, an oversized t-shirt can look casually chic.
Pair a t shirt dress with a large necklace and oversized bags. Wear with sandals or heels. This is a great option for the beach too, so you can stay comfortable.
It is indeed mind-boggling how much variety and flexibility t-shirt dresses can bring to your wardrobe. Combine them with your natural good taste and you would have worked out a successful way of wearing t-shirt dresses.