How To Wear A Graphic Tee
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Antonio: Not, gents, as you could see, I've got Ihsaan here, the Style Jumper, Ihsaan,
thanks for being here.
Ihsaan: Good to see you.
Thank you.
Antonio: Good to see you.
And guys, I’ve put out videos talking about T-shirts, but I have to admit.
I'm not the biggest fan, but I know that you guys love your graphic tees.
You love T-shirts.
And so, I brought in a guy that really understands and knows this.
We're gonna break out 5 points how you can bring graphic tees into your stylish wardrobe
and how you can wear them.
So, Ihsaan, let’s go ahead and— I mean, you’re big in the graphic tees, aren’t
you?
Ihsaan: I love graphic tees and I think the #1 thing you wanna think about when wearing
a graphic tee is the fit.
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: So, the fit, you wanna make sure that it's not too big and it’s not too long.
So, you want something that’s going to be a little contoured to your body.
Antonio: Now, the second point we’re gonna hit on is choosing the right graphic tee because
there are bad graphic tees and there are good graphic tees.
What Ihsaan in your opinion makes a graphic tee a good choice?
Ihsaan: I think it’s really about a message that you're trying to convey.
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: That person or that graphic is either saying something amazing or is a great picture.
Antonio: Now, you talked about how for you the base of a good graphic tee is going to
be white.
It's not gonna be necessarily tie dye.
Ihsaan: Exactly.
Antonio: So, tie dye may be not the best graphic tee, but something with a white base.
Ihsaan: Either white base or black.
Antonio: And why?
Ihsaan: Because the graphic already expresses whatever you need to see.
So, there’s no distractions.
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: So, you’re gonna be just focused on that graphic.
Antonio: And for me, this leads us actually to the next point and that is if you’ve
got white, you’ve got black, or you have a solid color as the base, then you can layer
this.
Correct?
Ihsaan: Yes.
You can layer it with whether it be a jean jacket, or pullover, or blazer, or even like
a knit piece like a button-up.
Antonio: So, now that we’re in the point we're talking about how to layer a graphic
tee and how to bring it in with other items in your wardrobe, do you feel that a graphic
tee by its nature being something that's casual you can only dress it up to a certain point?
Ihsaan: I disagree.
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: I actually think you can dress it up a lot.
You can wear a suit just with the gravity depending upon the color.
Again, if you have let’s say a white base, then maybe you wanna go with a minimalist
white sneaker and then you use your suit and the three together is gonna be a great look
for that graphic tee.
Antonio: You're bringing in an artistic— something a bit more creative to the style.
You're wearing a suit maybe in a way that wasn’t initially intended to be worn, but
you're making its own and you're basically owning this and latering it with something
that’s formal, mixing something traditionally casual to your—
Ihsaan: It’s a great juxtapose between creativity and elegance.
Antonio: Next up, let's talk about shoes.
What type of shoe to wear with a graphic tee?
For me, Ihsaan, it's gonna be something casual.
I just can't imagine wearing a graphic tee with a black Balmoral Oxford.
Ihsaan: Antonio, I wouldn’t recommend that either.
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: What I think would be great is a minimalist sneaker whether it be a white or a black depending
upon the base of your shirt.
That's going to be key to making that graphic pot as well as your outfit.
Antonio: Now, what about a pair of Derbies or maybe even a Chelsea pair of shoes?
Ihsaan: Yeah.
You can do that too.
Definitely rock it with some jeans—
Antonio: Okay.
Ihsaan: …more so than, you know, a pair of trousers.
Antonio: Now, let's talk about accessories.
I feel with a graphic tee this is where you can have a lot of fun, tons of options here.
Ihsaan, what do you think?
Ihsaan: I think you're right, Antonio.
You can do anything from your belt game.
There's a lot of colors that you can add into that or either it be a hat that’s gonna
make you look a lot more regal and sleek and then as well as your watch because then you
could play around.
If your graphic tee has some color in the graphic, then maybe you can play with your
watchband and have that match as well.
Antonio: I actually didn't hear anything he said because I just like hearing people say
that they agree with me.
But no, guys, Ihsaan is right on point.
And gents, if you wanna get a good laugh, go check out this video right here.
It's an old video of me trashing graphic tees.
But as you can see, the problem here with this— yeah— what I made right there is
I didn't choose the right graphic tee and I wasn't talking with you, Ihsaan, ‘cause
I'm sure you would have steered me in the right direction.
Guys, I’m linking to Ihsaan, his channel, and his Instagram down in the description.
Go check him out.
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