Today's outfit:
What I Wore:
Pencil Skirt: JC Penney - free with giftcards (~$15?)
Black turtleneck: Target - $3
T-Shirt: c/o my school
Shoes: Target - $30
Bracelet: Target - $6
Earrings: Target - $9
This week is homecoming week and we have all been dressing up for various themes (yesterday was "hillbilly day," but I'll get to that in a minute). Today we were encouraged to wear our "house t-shirts" (my school has a house system (yes, like Harry Potter) and all of the students aresorted placed into different houses--super cute, right?). We have house competitions all year--and it builds a sense of community, yet friendly rivalry among the students (and let's face it, the teachers, too).
I have never been much of a t-shirt girl, and frankly, I dread t-shirt days at work. In fact, the only places you'll find me wearing them are at the gym and...well, that's it. I have friends who wear them everywhere, but they can pull it off so much better than I think I can--my body is shaped too weirdly to wear those non-fitted cotton t-shirts. It's okay, it's something I have grown to accept.
With that said, I thought I'd share a few tips that I've developed to assist anyone who feels the same way.
How To Wear a T-Shirt...in a formal setting:
What I Wore:
Pencil Skirt: JC Penney - free with giftcards (~$15?)
Black turtleneck: Target - $3
T-Shirt: c/o my school
Shoes: Target - $30
Bracelet: Target - $6
Earrings: Target - $9
This week is homecoming week and we have all been dressing up for various themes (yesterday was "hillbilly day," but I'll get to that in a minute). Today we were encouraged to wear our "house t-shirts" (my school has a house system (yes, like Harry Potter) and all of the students are
I have never been much of a t-shirt girl, and frankly, I dread t-shirt days at work. In fact, the only places you'll find me wearing them are at the gym and...well, that's it. I have friends who wear them everywhere, but they can pull it off so much better than I think I can--my body is shaped too weirdly to wear those non-fitted cotton t-shirts. It's okay, it's something I have grown to accept.
With that said, I thought I'd share a few tips that I've developed to assist anyone who feels the same way.
How To Wear a T-Shirt...in a formal setting:
- Layer it on top! Today, I layered mine over a black turtleneck, but I've worn it over a white button down. When the weather warms up, I will most likely wear it over my bow-tie blouses.
- Layer it on bottom! I was seriously tempted to wear one of my strapless polka-dot dresses as a skirt today--and make the belted t-shirt thing work, but...well, I kinda forgot about that idea while I was getting dressed this morning. After hitting snooze three times. I love sleep.
- Skirt it up! Don't be afraid to tuck it into a skirt. I have several black and white skirts that play this role very well. I am also tempted to try my awesomely-versatile grey pencil skirt...
- Play with Color. If my house colors were more vibrant or easily paired up, I could get away with wearing it a lot differently. I am considering pairing it up with some of my more colorful skirts, though!
- Accessorize. Bold accessories do a wonder of good to a boring t-shirt. Scarves are definitely a must.
- Cardigan it. Brad, our guest post yesterday, is wearing an awesome cardigan with his house shirt today. I think this definitely gives it some versatility.
- Feel free to get casual. This is something I struggle with! Casual, in my mind, is not okay for a young teacher. However, when admin says "wear a t-shirt," I am starting to realize they've given you a license to enjoy the occasion.
Again, I'm not much of a t-shirt wearer...and I'm so much of a ruler follower that I adhere to the dress code even on days I am allowed to get casual.
Do you have any tips for dressing up a t-shirt?
XO,
W
PS: As promised...here is hillbilly day's attire:
PS: As promised...here is hillbilly day's attire:
6 comments:
gosh, i think t-shirts are dreadful, especially if you are required to wear one. at least yours doesn't look like it's 3 times too big! i think i would have automatically worn a cardigan over it, but i love the look you came up with! way to make the most of it. :)
gosh, i think t-shirts are dreadful, especially if you are required to wear one. at least yours doesn't look like it's 3 times too big! i think i would have automatically worn a cardigan over it, but i love the look you came up with! way to make the most of it. :)
Don't think I mentioned it specifically today, but you brought your tshirt game today. Killed it with that skirt and the red shirt.
Also, Ellen asked me today "What's up with that old man sweater?"
Don't think I mentioned it specifically today, but you brought your tshirt game today. Killed it with that skirt and the red shirt.
Also, Ellen asked me today "What's up with that old man sweater?"
I loved that sweater! It wasn't old man-ish at all.
You rock,
W
AGREED. T-shirts are awful. I thought about the cardigan idea--but the whole point of wearing that shirt was for the emblems and designs for the house...but I believe that I will wear a cardigan at some point.
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