A Girl’s Guide to Wearing Graphic T-Shirts without Looking like a Teenager

Nothing expresses your style and character quite like graphic t-shirts. Graphic t-shirts have been a closet essential of the openly sassy and cheeky - bold prints or words loudly splashed across - but they have often been relegated to the less glamorous corner of the wardrobe, a space often reserved for gym clothes or sleepwear. Some people also feel that graphic t-shirts are something that a person above the legal drinking age should not flaunt. However, there is no better way to jazz up an outfit than with a t-shirt that exudes some personality.

Here are some ways you can wear your graphic t-shirt without looking like a teenager:

1. Stay Classic

This is a fashion-girl favorite. T-shirts and denim are a match made in heaven. This combination is not just enough to earn you some major style points but is also very versatile. You can wear your favorite graphic t-shirt with a pair of denim pants, denim shorts or even a denim skirt to channel some classic vibes. Dress up the look by adding a pair of heels or take the casual route with some white sneakers.

2. Go Glam

A graphic t-shirt can add instantly glam up an outfit. Sounds impossible? Well, it is not. Pair your graphic tee with a midi skirt and some black heels for a glam twist to the seemingly casual piece. This look is perfect for an evening out with your girls. You can also throw on some sneakers or flats instead of the heels and you are ready to dance the night away. 

3. Prim and proper

Graphic t-shirts can be loud and some can even have funny designs on them that do not really give out “polished and sophisticated” vibes. However, when styled the right way, even funny t-shirt designs can look proper. Wear your graphic t-shirt tucked into a pair of wide-legged trousers, and throw on a blazer, if you want to tone it down even more. 

4. The Western Route

Bring on the yeehaw by putting on a pair of overalls over your graphic tee. This is also a great option if you are not too keen on parading the print on your t-shirt. Otherwise, you can leave one of the straps of the overall undone so that it falls to one side and your t-shirt design peeks through. 

A cool and versatile summer essential, graphic t-shirts all the rage among fashion lovers right now. So, go and get yours today!