5 Easy Styling Tips To Spruce Up a T-Shirt and Jeans
This post is to help the ladies, standing in front of the mirror, wishing their outfit was more exciting.
If you’re like me, you always want to be wearing a comfy t-shirt and jeans/jean shorts, but you also want to look put together and cute. What if I told you it is absolutely possible to look intentional, cute and chic in this attire? All you have to do is add a few items (that you probably have in your closet) to your favorite t-shirt and jeans.
Bookmark this, screenshot this, and remind yourself to go back to this when you need comfy and chic outfit inspiration!
Bonus Tip: These tips also work great for t-shirt dresses.
ONE
I start with my favorite accessory and trend .. Get your neckerchiefs out ladies (also known as neck scarf, hair scarf, short tie scarf, etc)! These are an AMAZING game changer for a basic outfit.
How to wear it:
•Wrap it around your neck and knot it to the side
•Twist it and do a loose center knot around our neck
•Double wrap it around your neck and tie to the side
•Tie it around your pony tail
•Tie it around your half up pony tail
•Tie it around your head and wear as a headband
Bonus tip: If you have a scarf with red or pink tones, add a lip color in that same shade. This will make your scarf and your lips pop!
TWO
Add a wide brim or floppy hat. These are a life saver, especially on a bad hair day! This is such an easy way to look incredibly stylish. It also gives you a completely different look with such a simple addition!
To be completely honest with you, the first few times I wore my big floppy hat, I felt a bit self conscious. I felt like it looked as though I was trying to hard. I share that to say, don’t listen to that voice in your head that makes you think you can't pull this off. You totally can, so rock it girl! If you're like me, as soon as you decided to roll with it and be confident in how fabulous it looks, it will be nearly impossible to get that thing off. Lastly, if you want to get an extra 20 likes on our next insta selfie, add one of these hats. ;)
Bonus Tip: Pair with a bold coral lip and your favorite sandals!
THREE
Tie a cute button up, light sweater or jacket jacket around your waist. This is a great way to add some intention to your outfit. Plus, adding a pop of color is always a good idea.
Other than just being cute, this is also an excellent hack I use when I feel like my shorts are a tad too short. It’s an easy way to add some length in the back.
Bonus Tip: Add a baseball cap and white sneakers to complete the look!
All photos featured were found on Pinterest.
FOUR
This is a trend you are seeing just about everywhere, big and bold beaded or yarn earrings. They are so darling and you can buy them just about anywhere for a decent price.
Pair them with some open toe booties and you will be looking fabulous!
Bonus Tip: Wear your hair in a cute top knot or high pony to show off those cute earrings!
FIVE
Last but not least, the t-shirt tuck in or tie. This tip should be added in addition to nearly every tip above. It’s less of an outfit addition and more of a change-your-life hack. Tucking and tying is my favorite trick to look slimmer and more put together. It shows off your waist and makes you look less boxy, especially if your t-shirt is a loose fit. With the tuck in, it takes you from frumpy to polished instantly. With the tie it takes you from frumpy to stylish instantly.
The first featured photo below is an example of how much better a t shirt looks with the tuck. I attached the article that this photo is from because it is a fantastic guide for doing the perfect tuck in. I included all other photos as examples of how to do the tuck/tie with your t-shirt.
I hope these tips help when you are needing to spruce up your look! It has helped not only me, but so many of my clients. Don't just take my word for it though, go in your closet and try these outfits! You can even implement multiple tips in one outfit for a bolder look. Practicing these tips now will make you realize how much of a difference a few tweaks can make. Thanks for reading, you all are amazing!
All the best,
P.S.- If these outfit tips worked for you, don't keep it to yourself, share them! I love seeing your amazing outfits and knowing that these tips helped make your life easier. Post them to your Instagram and tag me (@ps.sarahmcdonald) and include the hashtag #PivotalStyleTips in your caption!