How Men Can Look Their Best in Graphic T-Shirts
Graphic t-shirts for men have gone well beyond just being a fad to being a long term fashion trend. Like classic blue jeans, t-shirts are for many men a “go-to” item in their wardrobe, and they’ve infiltrated the style world so well that they can now be worn in lots of different ways, by men of all different ages. Graphic t-shirts are universally appealing because they’re relatively low-cost, they’re comfortable, they don’t have to be ironed, and you can easily revitalize your wardrobe by occasionally adding in a few new ones.
The graphic tees that men get the most wear out of are generally the ones that are limited to a couple of colours. A bright shade paired with a darker, neutral shade gives you the most versatility, but sometimes you’ll see a multi-coloured graphic tee that you really like, and that’s fine. Just be aware that the more colours your tee is rocking, the more it will stand out against the rest of your outfit.
With graphic t-shirts for men, pay attention to fit. It should be long enough to end about at the middle of the zipper of your jeans. It should fit closely, but not tight, unless you’re showing off well-muscled arms and chest. As for what to wear with your graphic tees, you have a lot of options. Lots of guys wear an open sport coat with a graphic tee, because if effectively frames the graphic. Such a jacket should be classic and simply styled.
Other great items to pair with your graphic tees include grey jeans or corduroy trousers, slim fitting blue jeans, and canvas sneakers. You can dress up the look a bit by choosing black twill trousers or black jeans. Instead of a blazer, you can layer with an open classic long-sleeve shirt. If it’s warm enough, you can ditch extra layers altogether. One thing you don’t want to do with graphic tees (or any other outfits, for that matter) is to wear big, chunky jewelry around your neck unless you happen to be Jay Z.
When it comes to caring for your graphic tees, it’s not hard, but there are a few guidelines to help them look their best for longer. First off, if you have a graphic tee that’s black, wash it in cold water. If you don’t mind using the stuff your mum or your girlfriend uses to wash her “delicates” that’s better than standard detergent. If you have several black tees, black jeans, and other black clothing, make up a load of just black things and use cold water. As for the setting on your dryer, generally speaking, low heat settings are kinder to your tees than higher heat settings.
With 100% cotton tees, again, cold water is easier on them, and the hotter you set your dryer, the faster they’ll lose their shape. If you can let your tees hang on a drying rack for a couple of hours, and then finish them off with 20 minutes on low heat in the dryer, they’ll thank you by lasting longer. Remove them from the dryer as soon as you can after it finishes to keep wrinkles from setting in.
It appears that graphic t-shirts for men are here for the long haul. Choose wisely, pair them with the classics, and care for them, and you’ll look your best! New Graphic tees designs are added weekly.