The simple black or white T always seems a good idea. No matter what occasion (or nearly every occasion), it always feels okay to pull it out in a fitting combo.
But looking at the wardrobes of some of my male companions has meanwhile told me that simple white Ts are not really what keeps them running to Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and other stores when it comes to shopping.
Obviously, a statement necklace and some pointy leo-flats wouldn’t enhance a simple basic look in that case.
It’s actually the printed Ts that still keep them sneaking around the cupboards of the department stores (or do they actually go online to fulfill their shopping satisfactions?! I haven’t given it a proper observational study).
And while I’m having slightly enough of big prints, blended Chanel logos, renamed Hermès slogans and halfway funny statements (all of them perfectly folded in my shelves, so yes, I’m guilty), I must admit that there’s not much against the male versions of these printed shirts.
It’s not that I give my full blessings on them and call them out as the ultimate proof of good taste. But let’s be honest: There’s not too much choice on what to wear on a hot summer day (or clubbing night) if you’re not willing to run around in a button-down shirt or an all-preppy-polo.
Sometimes tacky, strange or just funny to look at, most of these printed Ts get their attention…even if it’s just a laugh or a “what does it say over there?”.
An example? A half naked tattooed and pretty much cheap looking girl with a slogan like “will fuck for shoes” is what I call strange but entertaining.
The reaction? Can we interpret this male as a guy who tolerates shoe-addicition? (And thus, do we have to ask ourselves whether he’s gay?). Or is he kindly telling you to come over, have some fun and pay you with hooker-Loubs once you’re done?! See, there are loads of ways to reflect on a guys’ shirt.
Yup, some of them look a little childish, too, but if we get asked, we can still be honest and say “The young Heidi with her middle finger and that weird facial expression is just no…give it to me,’ll care about it (and bring it to a better place…like the trash bin*whoopsies you can’t find your Heidi-shirt? Honey, I don’t know where it is.. haven’t seen it in ages*)”.
Clearly, I’m no specialist in print Ts besides from saying “I like it” and “I don’t like it” but after spending a few moments talking to some of my beloved guys,I thought about doing this little shirt conclusion.
All of these were found via House Of Tees, Hype Means Nothing, Les (Art)ists, ASOS and other pages (as seen with the different links below). Some of these sites only sell their own brands, others sell a variety of different ones.
Single brands like Death by Zero, Les (Art)ists or Hype Means Nothing can be also found at Harvey Nichols or Selfridges (or somewhere else – go and research).
Have a nice day.
(All of the following 5 shirts found via Asos Men)
1. Trainspotter “Son Of A Gun” (limited edition) shirt here, 2. Religion “Land of the Free” shirt here, 3. Solid “Skull” shirt here, 4. Rock & Revival “US flag” here, 5. Blood Brother “Suck Me” shirt here
1. Ain’t Laurent Without Yves shirt here, 2. Nawman it’s over shirt here, Go heart your own city shirt here.
(Check the whole Reason Clothing page for hoodies & other shirts!)
Check the Eleven Paris page for their new collection! There are lots & lots of other shirts ready to be ordered home.
Probably my favourites among all of the t-shirts here! Check the whole Les (Art)ists page for the whole collection!
1. No Tomorrow “Darkness” shirt here, 2. Footsteps Of Dawn “Dark Horse” shirt here, 3. Death By Zero “Thirteen” shirt here, 4. Tequila Mockingbird “Show some ClASS” shirt here, Death By Zero “Unrestrained” shirt here.
Check the whole House of Tees page to see sales & other shirts!
All of the Hype Means Nothing shirts right here.
Comme Des Wild Child shirt here.
Click here to see further shirts by Silent Theory!
(picture credit: All pictures are totally belonging to their brands & companies as clearly distinguished above. None of the pictures are mine.)