Inspirations in Basics
Thursday June 19, 2014
“Jeans & a tee” doesn’t have to carry the connotation of lazy-dressing. 90% of it probably lies in the attitude of the wearer. The other 10% is likely accessories and color palette. I’ve gotten the question, “How do you wear a tee and jeans without looking like you gave up,” so, so often. For me, the color tones of a basics look are more important than the actual fit. I talk a lot about my Everlane box-cut tees. This shape just works for me in both fit and personal preference. I feel good in them. I have them in 6 different colors now. Would some suggest a more fitted tee would show off my figure better and thus, “look better?” You betcha. But I wouldn’t feel comfortable in that and I would look uncomfortable and people would see me looking uncomfortable and that’s just an all-around no for me.
So here are some inspirations from STYLENANDA using pretty basic items, some with special details and others just paired with contrasting textures and volume.
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23 Responses to “Inspirations in Basics”
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oh man, i love everlane tees! I’ve got a box tee and a scoop neck–both are perfect.
I think a white tee and denim is a pretty classic look that anybody, at any time, would look great in.
Attitude is important, and you won’t know what works till you try it. For example, that box tee and bootleg jeans might look just kind “meh” initially, but tuck in the shirt and throw on a belt and wedges, and bam! stylish, haha.StyleNanda looks nice, but it makes me feel a little suspicious, I guess? It kind of reminds me of forever21, in a way.
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Thank you for posting about those box-cut tees! I was just gritting my teeth about paying $40/tee from some other site and I’m ordering these instead. I wanted something roomy, slightly short, and loose (but not too drapey or hella cropped) and these look good.
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Jenny!!
How I miss commenting on your blog! I do read it everyday though <3
I 1,000% agree with this. Lately I've been finding myself drawn to just wearing jeans & a tee, but I see it as having more of a classic, "grown-up" look than a lazy one. & yes, I totally attribute it to color palette and attitude, & personally, I think the looser silhouette is more sensual than a tighter one!
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I’m a huge fan of jeans & tee and sometimes I sincerely think I dress better than many people at work.
The way you style your hair can also add beautiful details. ^^
Thanks for the inspiration, Jenny! -
Those are some amazing eyebrows! o.o
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This particular style looks like frumpy clowns to me but I’m so eyeing that cute grey beret orz
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ah yes the comfy but chic line – can’t seem to stay on the chic side. i think I do until see a pic of a myself and i’m like “UUHHHHHGGGGGHllllllsfsdsdfkjslfjd”
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I know your pain! I’m always trying to look simple & chic… but then it just comes out looking basic-basic. Sort of like the messy bun look that looks so great on the J.Crew models; I just end up looking like my hair lost a fight to life.
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