Happy Wednesday, ladies! I’ve received a lot of requests over the past few months for a post on graphic tees. Well, here it is: my 2022 Spring best graphic tees edition.
You can’t get much more fun and expressive than graphic tees. From bands to animals to words and phrases, there are just about as many graphic tees as there are personality types. More, even.
I’ve done two things today: First, I’ve gone through the archives and pulled 5 old outfits featuring a graphic tee. I’ve used those outfits as a model to pull together outfits with currently available items.
Second, I”m trying something: for each outfit, I’ve put together a budget alternative of similars.
Finally, at the very end of the post, I’ve rounded up my 10 favorite graphic tees this Spring presented in no particular order. So, make sure to check them out!
The Summary
Today’s featured item is the graphic tee, styled 5 ways
The outfits I’ve modeled are all old, but I’ve put together similars for each
For each outfit, I’ve put together budget alternatives, a new feature we’re trying out
My top 10 graphic tees for Spring 2022 are at the end of the post, so don’t miss them!
Talbots Summer Collection Deep Dive
1. Shorts
One of the easiest ways to wear a graphic tee is by pairing it with a denim/chambray jacket. Any wash will work with just about any, if not every graphic tee. Give it a try.
Outfits
Top Board: Scoop Neck Slub Rib Tank | Soft Pebbled Leather Belt | Perfect Shirt | Double Decker Slip-Ons | Rattan Tote | Perfect Shorts 10.5″ Bottom Left Board: Girlfriend Ribbon Tape Denim Shorts | Brittany Knit Sneakers | Calf Hair Belt | Quilted Nylon Crossbody Bag | Pima Cotton V-Neck Tee Bottom Right Board: Perfect Shorts 10.5″ | Sleeveless Halter Top | Hannah Vachetta Leather Slides | Nylon Duffle Bag | Soft Pebbled Leather Belt
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2. Pants
Linen pants are an essential Summer item for me and they work perfect with graphic tees.
Banana Republic generally has a great stock of linen pants in a variety of fits and colors, so I always start there when looking for a new pair.
Outfits
Top Board: Linen Wide Leg Crop Pants | Hannah Pineapple Embroidered Piped Straw Slides | Cotton Bateau Neck Tee | Perfect Tote | Carlyle Square Sunglasses Bottom Left Board: Eyelet Square Neck Top | Python Embossed Leather Crossbody | Hampshire Ankle Pants | Izzy Embossed Espadrille | Pebbled Leather Snakeskin Belt Bottom Right Board: Stovepipe Jeans | Lily Square Sunglasses | Drop Shoulder Lace Up Top | Izzy Perforated Stars Neoprene Espadrilles | Printed Canvas Tote
Shop the boards
3. Dresses
The not so secret secret about Tweed jackets is that they come in an assortment of beautiful and bright colors—often multi-colors.
And that’s why they pair so perfectly with graphic tees—they easily highlight the graphics.
Outfits
Top Board: Stripe Tie Detail Shift Dress | Sea Glass Layered Necklace | Gia Braided Sandals | Perfect Tote | Lightweight Stretch Bomber Jacket Bottom Left: Smocked Eyelet Midi Dress | Linen Lurex Ruana | Tilly Nappa Block Heel Sandals | Woven Convertible Bag | Sea Glass Charm Hoop Earrings Bottom Right: Tiered Halter Maxi Dress | Charming Cardigan | Mimi Soft Vachetta Crisscross Sandals | Rattan Crossbody Bag | Beveled Bangle Bracelet
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4. Skirts
Because, well, there actually is no better pairing than a denim jacket and a graphic tee.
In fact, we just ran a whole post about it, which you can read here.
Outfits
Top Board: Seersucker Gauze Maxi Skirt | Marilyn Round Sunglasses | Woven Cornhusk Tote | Hannah Woven Vachetta Slides | Zip Back Tank Bottom Left Board: Classic Denim Jacket (J.Crew) | Mid-Rise White Skinny Jean (Banana Republic Factory) | Saybrook Slingback (Amazon)
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5. With a Cardigan
Last but not least, pair a graphic tee with a cardigan.
Just like tweed jackets, cardigans come in all varieties of colors and patterns, making them perfect to wear with your graphic tee.
(And I could not resist putting together a retro outfit today.)
Board: Houndstooth Boyfriend Cardigan (Ann Taylor) | High-Rise Flare Jeans (Madewell) | Izzy Knot Nappa Espadrilles (Talbots) Budget Alternatives: Ribbed Cardigan (Target) | Higher High-Waisted Jeans (Old Navy) | Espadrille Sandals (Amazon)
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The Tees
1.
Mother’s Day
2.
Iconic Italy
3.
Let’s Go Outside
4.
In Bloom
5.
Maeve Elephant
6.
Botanical Print
7.
Good Times Ahead
8.
Santorini
9.
Happiness is sharing a doghouse
10.
Paris
Annie Bing
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Too bad I am 74 and my arms do not look the best
but I love the dress and sandals!!!
Thank you Beth
Is the white dress in the front old.
Like it a lot
Beth,
Thanks for all the content you curate day after day! I love the Talbots looks you created. It gives me ideas for my next shopping trip!
Good post. A lot of options and ideas for outfits.
Like the white dress also, but do not see a board to be able to order the dress. Can you still get this?
Been eyeing the tiered halter maxi in the hot coral — so festive! I’m going to try it on at my local Talbots …
Thanks!
Love the post, love Talbot’s!
I’d really love to see you in each and every outfit! The boards are cool, but seeing a “body” in everything would be even better!