1 T-Shirt 5 Ways

As a stylist, I am always looking for ways to maximize my wardrobe.  Although I love having a closet full of options, when shopping, I always look for pieces I can wear several different ways. If you subscribe to my YouTube channel, you already know I love challenging myself to take one article of clothing and style it multiple ways.  Most recently I’ve styled rompers and white jeans 3 ways and now I’ve teamed up with thredUP to style a t-shirt 5 ways.

In case you don’t already know, thredUP is an online fashion retailer that allows consumers to buy and sell clothing.  In a nutshell, it’s a digital thrift shop.  I love thrifting and vintage shopping but I am definitely that shopper that gets burnt out after 10 minutes.  I have zero patience BUT I LOVE finding unique pieces so I always get upset that I leave the store too quickly.  ThredUP basically solves everything I ever disliked about thrifting.  Their categories and search functions make it extremely easy to comb through all the virtual “racks.”  When I go into a vintage shop I always look for designer pieces and love that they have a designer section.  And it’s a great designer section that has purses, shoes, and CELINÈ!  I am still shocked by some of the designer brands! The site also allows you to choose and save your sizes so when you’re combing through the different categories you only see items in your sizes.  I find this incredibly valuable.  First of all, it saves time and second of all, I do not want to fall in love with a piece that won’t fit me!  I also appreciate that each item has detailed wear and tear descriptions so you know exactly what you’re getting.

When teaming up for this challenge I knew I wanted to showcase my personality.  My style changes from day to night and I am so excited to show you the different looks I created because I know I will be wearing these looks all summer long and I hope you get some inspiration on how you can take a simple piece like a t-shirt and dress it up and down and wear it during the day, to work and for a night out.

Look 1:  Casual Day Look

The simplest and most expected way to wear a t-shirt is to pair it with jeans.  You can’t go wrong with the classics!  I paired the t-shirt with light wash jeans and added pops of yellow to brighten the look.  I also paired it with a brown belt.  I love brown and black together and think the brown softens up the black t-shirt.  My gold earrings are also from thredUP!

Look 2: A night out in Hollywood

This look would slay any night out!  The black t-shirt became instantly glam by layering it underneath a form-fitting strapless dress.  The dress is also from thredUP and I paired it with some large gold hoops and a black pair of high heeled sandals.

Look 3: Shopping around town

This look is perfect for a day running errands around town, hanging out with girlfriends or for that perfect outdoor summer concert.  I styled the t-shirt underneath the plaid dress and paired it with chunky, vibrant earrings and my go-to vans.  The plaid dress is from thredUP and I will probably wear this same exact look come fall but switch up the black t-shirt with a black turtleneck and the vans with a pair of thigh-high boots!

Look 4: 9-5 Chic

It’s natural to want to layer pieces over your t-shirts, but why not under?! I love this look for a summer day at the office or taking business meetings around town.  The yellow trousers are from thredUP as well as the gold earrings that I have been LIVING IN.  They are so 90s and so fabulous and were $5, haha!  The white button-down underneath the black t-shirt definitely gives the t-shirt a more sophisticated vibe.

Look 5: Power Brunch  

For this look, I layered the black t-shirt under a white linen Ann Taylor blazer that I found on thredUP and paired it with ivory Bermuda shorts, a Gucci belt and added a pop of color with my bag and heels.  I love that this look is sophisticated, fun and summery.

Which look is your favorite?!?!

I am slightly biased because I love them all, haha!  Hope this post gave you major inspiration to rework your wardrobe!

I also wanted to share some pieces I have in my “favorites bin” on ThredUP.  If you love them too, snag them before I do!  Let me know what special thrifts you find on thredUP!

xx Kristina