I know I’m getting old when I see trends coming back into style.
Recently, I came to realize that a lot of the trends that are big for this fall are ones that I’ve already experienced. I’ve already lived through an overalls craze, and even sported a bit of the grunge look. When I was in grade school, I thought I looked so “cool” when I walked around the halls with a sweater tied around my waist!
What’s always interesting is to see how designers modernize these sorts of styles the next time around.
Take graphic tees as an example. Looking back about ten years, I loved wearing graphic tees. They were always very casual, and a lot of them were varsity-inspired. It seemed like the main goal with wearing these styles was to sport the name of the company as large as possible for everyone to see. At my high school, you were like, totally cool when you wore Abercrombie & Fitch tees. I always felt extra special when I wore Abercombie, because they didn’t have any Canadian locations at the time.
Granted, the retro/varsity vibe is still in style because it’s a bit retro, but it seems like graphic tees have also evolved into a more mature, chic, sub-sector. Thank you very much, J.Crew! I even came to discover that Banana Republic has some cute graphic tees in their fall line, thanks to Tracy’s Notebook of Style.
I recently styled a graphic tee of mine with a classic A-line skirt. While I dressed it down for a summer day at the office with my well-loved denim jacket, it just felt like I gave the old idea of a graphic tee a new twist. I’m excited about seeing more of this, come fall!
Outfit Details:
Tee – J. Crew (Similar) // Skirt – Sak’s Off Fifth (Similar) // Jean Jacket – Hudson (Similar)
Necklace – RW & CO (Similar) // Shoes – Steve Madden (Same) // Bag – Gap (Similar)
For other ways I’ve put a modern spin on graphic tee’s, you can check out this look, and this one.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Marianne says
I love that graphic tee! I had a ton of Abercrombie graphic tees! One of my favorites said “Guys make nice pets” Ha! I wore that to an outdoor bar once and people were stopping me like I was a celeb! I love how you styled this tee! That skirt is so flattering and the necklace and denim jacket is perfection! The sandals give a great causal vibe! xo
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Jackie says
HAHAHA no way, that sounds like quite the tee!
Thanks so much. As much as I love my wedges, some days just call for flats.
Sylvia says
Your outfit is really cute and casual. I didn’t know BR did graphic Tees! I’ve only owned one graphic Tee, but I’ve actually been dying to get one and wear it casually under a blazer. Thanks for the heads up!
Sylvia
http://www.theoutfitlab.com
Jackie says
I didn’t either, so I was glad to stumble across it on a blog the other day. I don’t have too many graphic tees either, but I feel like I wear the ones I have so often that I should probably get more.
kimberly pullig says
Love this look! Dressing up a tee is one of my favorite things to do!
Jackie says
Thank you! I’ve recently had a lot of fun ideas about how to dress up a tee 🙂
Melissa says
LOVE the graphic with the skirt and jean jacket! I have seen a few cute graphic tees at Old Navy too
Jackie says
No way! I will definitely have to check those ones out too!
Michelle says
Beautiful! Love the chain necklace 🙂
— Michelle | http://www.MXPSTYLE.com
Jackie says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Martina says
I love the graphic tees! And yes I remember then well from about 8 years ago when they were in fashion before!! I’m showing my age!!!
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Jackie says
Haha it’s okay, I’m doing the same thing 🙂
Erin Elizabeth says
Love this look! I am really loving tees that say cute things! 🙂 Like it paired with the simple black skirt!
xo Erin
http://www.winkandatwirl.com
Jackie says
Thank you Erin!
Jade @ Bits & Bobs says
You’ve dressed the otherwise basic tee well, and rocking Birks whilst you’re at it!
🙂
Jackie says
Thank you so much. I really don’t wear heels all that often, so when I shoot for the blog, I don’t want to lie about my style 🙂
Claire says
What an effortlessly chic look! 😉
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Jackie says
Thanks!!
Tracy says
So cute, one of my favorite looks – Love dressing up a graphic tee with just about everything! Thanks for the mention and giving you a new place to shop for cute tees 😉
Tracy
http://www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com
Jackie says
Of course! How could I not mention you? You’re such a bad influence hahaha 😉
Stella says
Lovely look – the skirt is fabulous. Love the midi length.
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M says
Lovely outfit. Nice take on dressing up a graphic tee!
http://www.madeinmauve.com
Amy Ann says
Excited to have connected with you through the giveaway! Just followed you. Looking forward to keeping up now. 🙂
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Lauren says
This is such a pretty look! I really love the graphic tee paired with the jean jacket. You are rocking this look!
Lauren xo
Sophisticated In Style
andréa says
I know what you mean with trends coming back, and i am definitely excited about graphic tees, they add a little humor into a simple outfit.
Love the look (especially the shoes!)
-Andréa
VA DARLING
Meghan says
This look is so perfect! I want to be a total copy cat of you in this look. In fact I’ll probably pin every single picture.