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Muffin top

Does Tucking Your Shirt Bring Out A Muffin Top Belly?

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Muffin top

How you wear your clothes can say a lot about you. It definitely leaves an impression on others about your style, your size, your attention to detail and much more. For many of us who are body conscious, there seems to be a never ending list of questions we have about dressing to look our best. We often ask if a color looks good on us, how to tell if something fits right, what is the right length to wear, what matches what and more. For those with a few extra pounds in the tummy area, it is important to know whether tucking your T-shirt in your pants, jeans or skirt brings out a muffin top belly and what to do about it.

In addition to those extra pounds or not-so-rock-hard abs, clothing size and style largely determines whether or not you will have a muffin top belly. In fact, the muffin top belly was commonly associated with a look that was trendy a couple of years ago: low rise jeans worn with tiny, tight T-shirts that often exposed bare skin bulges. Simply wearing clothes that actually fit properly and avoiding this particular clothing combination will eliminate cases of muffin top for most people.

If you decide to tuck in your T-shirt, make sure that your pants, skirt or jeans fit properly. If they are too tight, you run the risk of producing a muffin top situation. If you notice that your bottoms are a little tight, keep your T-shirt outside the waistband. This will draw attention away from those few extra pounds. If your bottoms fit properly, feel free to tuck in your shirt. This will give a more pulled-together, neater look to your outfit. A tucked in shirt never looks sloppy and can make you look slimmer, rather than like you are trying to hide your shape.

Another trick to downplay the possibility of a muffin top belly is to wear dark colored T-shirts.  Dark colors give the illusion of being slim. You can also wear a T-shirt that matches your pants, jeans or skirt in color. This will give you a sleek, seamless look that totally detracts from any extra weight you may be carrying.

When you are looking for T-shirts to de-emphasize a muffin top belly, custom-made T-shirts are the way to go. You can choose the color, cut, style and size that work best to flatter your figure. You can then customize the shirt in any way you choose. Your new T-shirts can show off your passions, heritage, accomplishments, hobbies and more. Custom T-shirts can tell that you are proud of someone, show support for a cause, educate others and do a variety of other things. You can even recreate a favorite T-shirt that no longer fits or one that emphasizes a muffin top belly a little too much.

Get new custom-made T-shirts that fit perfectly today and say good-bye to the muffin top belly forever.

Will Long T-Shirts Make You Look Shorter?

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When putting together an outfit, questions are common. This is especially true if you are trying a look for the first time. T- shirt lengths and what looks best is often questioned. Many people like long T-shirts because they feel that they cover a multitude of sins. Others prefer short T-shirts, because they feel like longer ones get in the way, restrict movement or look sloppy. It is important to know which looks better for you and what type of appearance a longer T-shirt will produce.

For those concerned with giving the appearance of height, a common question is will a long T-shirt make you look shorter? The answer is it depends on a number of factors. If you are wearing a long T-shirt as a dress or even with tight, dark leggings, a long T-shirt will not make you look shorter. Wearing long T-shirts as nightshirts or bathing suit cover-ups are also a great idea and will not alter the impression of height. However there are certain clothing combinations with long T-shirts that will make you look shorter.

If you choose to wear a long T-shirt with a contrasting bottom color, you run the risk of looking shorter and even over-emphasizing the things you are trying to hide with the T-shirt, like those few extra pounds. If you prefer to wear long t-shirts, try to match them in color to the pants you intend to wear them with to provide a more seamless, sleek look that will make you appear taller rather than shorter. If you absolutely must wear a contrasting bottom under your T-shirt, make sure it is fitted and dark in color, like leggings or a straight pencil-line shirt. It may help to project the image of the tee as a dress and make it appear less more flattering. It also pulls the look together better and is neater.

Another tip with long T-shirts is to ensure that your T-shirt is just long, not over-sized. Wearing over-sized T-shirts tends to look sloppy and emphasizes the fact that you are trying to cover up body flaws. Make sure the T-shirt fits your upper body well so that you do not appear lost in it. Do not tuck it in, as this defeats the purpose of the shirt and creates unnecessary bulk.

In general long T-shirts tend to work best on taller people. In fact if you are looking to cut the appearance of height, wearing a long T-shirt in a contrasting color to your pants or skirt will do so nicely. The illusion of height will be severed by the interruption in the line of the body. The longer T-shirt will also make your legs appear shorter than they actually are.

If you are ready to get some long T-shirts to put to work to your advantage, the best option is to order custom-made ones. You can choose the colors you want and have them printed with anything you want on them. You can have a tee that looks trendy, shows support for something you believe in and much more. Better still, that carefully chosen T-shirt will fit perfectly into your wardrobe and be ideal for correcting those body flaws we all have.

Choosing Maternity T-Shirts: What to Look For

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Whether you are expecting your first bundle of joy or your fifth, one thing is certain: you’re not going to fit into your current clothes for long! Luckily, the maternity clothes offered today are far superior to the choices our mothers and grandmothers had. Today’s maternity items also tend to be more comfortable, functional, and fashionable. One of the greatest additions to these clothing lines has been maternity t-shirts. Whether browsing online, or wandering the mall, the choices are vast. Here are some pointers to help guide you when choosing maternity t-shirts.

•    Finally, Function!

Don’t waste your time pulling hubby’s large size t-shirts out of the drawer. You can do so much better than that. When choosing maternity t-shirts you will need to consider one very important question: are you currently nursing or do you intend to nurse this child? One of the sad secrets for first time moms is that you may continue to wear your maternity clothes for a month or two after the birth, until your body starts to resemble its actual shape again. If nursing is a factor, you will want to make sure your t-shirts are also nursing shirts. Nursing shirts usually are designed with discreet flaps that appear to be part of the t-shirt design, so no one will even know that you are wearing a multi-functional piece of apparel.

•    Will It Fit Tomorrow?

Frankly, you will be asking yourself this question throughout the whole pregnancy. Everything from your hair to your shoe size is subject to change. When in doubt – size up!

Comfort should be an expectant mom’s number one concern. Most maternity t-shirts come sized in small, medium, large, and extra large. Bigger is definitely better since you’re dressing for two now. If a t-shirt feels the least bit snug, you are better to choose another style, or go up a size. The great thing about maternity t-shirts is that they are supposed to be casual and loose fitting- both great qualities for an expanding belly!

•    Express Yourself

Choosing a maternity t-shirt as a way to express your individuality has become very popular. Whether you choose a pink t-shirt with the word “BABY” spelled out in crystals, or an unadorned soft cotton t-shirt with nursing flaps will be a very personal choice. T-shirts can be surprisingly feminine or typically casual depending on your taste and desires.

Listen, when you are pregnant your mind is going to be on a hundred important and exciting issues: decorating the nursery, choosing baby names, and baby-proofing your home. Just don’t forget to make sure you that you have the right tools to get all those things done. A pregnant woman needs to know she can quickly reach into a drawer and pull out an attractive, comfortable, and well-fitting piece of clothing that she can move in all day long. So when you are choosing maternity t-shirts keep in mind your personal needs, fit and sense of style. This will help you make sense of the wide array of choices and arm yourself with one basic component of a great maternity wardrobe.

What Do The Size Numbers On A T-Shirt Mean?

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“On one of my size small T-Shirts, it says 34-36. What does that mean?” This is a common T-shirt related question. When we are shopping for things and find different types of sizing methods, it can be very confusing. Suddenly, buying a simple small T-shirt has gone from a quick errand to a head-scratching puzzle. By understanding a little about how this particular sizing method works, you will be able to save yourself time and confusion.

There are a variety of different ways to size clothing and it often varies from place to place and manufacturer to manufacturer. The most common method of sizing is Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, Extra Extra Large and so on. It is usually further divided into adult sizes and youth sizes. For certain items of clothing, different sizing methods are even used for men and women. It is very useful on the occasions that you come across T-shirts with number sizes to know exactly what they mean.

The number sizing method is actually very simple. It is basically the measurement around the chest in inches of the typical person who would wear that size. A size small would fit a 34 to 36 inch chest. A medium fits 38 to 40 inches. Large fits 42 to 44 inches. Extra large fits 46 to 48 inches. Extra extra large fits 50 to 52 inch chests. A triple X T-shirt would fit someone whose chest measures 54 to 56 inches.

However, when you are choosing a T-shirt, remember that there is always a certain amount of shrinkage to consider. All tees should be expected to shrink about 3-5% in width. The average shrinkage for the length of a T-shirt is 8-12%. Therefore, you should definitely buy one size larger if you are on the higher end for the chest measurements for your size. If you are on the lower end of these measurements, you may be okay getting a tee in the size you are supposed to fit into. Another good piece of advice when shopping for T-shirts is to familiarize yourself with common brands and how they fit. With time you will learn which ones tend to run a little large or are more fitted than other brands. This will help you make the right choice in sizes.

The great thing about custom T-shirts is that there is rarely a sizing problem. Often when you go to a retail store and find a shirt that you just have to have, it is sold out in your size. You may need to check other stores and waste a lot of time tracking down that perfect tee. By having the perfect T-shirt custom-made, you can be sure that it is the perfect size, color, style, cut, quality and design for you. With the endless choices you have in custom-made T-shirts, you can wear the absolute perfect T-shirt everyday if you choose to.

Get your perfectly sized custom-made T-shirt today and see what a great fit really is.

Wardrobe

How To Organize Your T-Shirt Wardrobe

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Organizing your T-shirt wardrobe is the easiest and quickest way to be able to put together a great look in no time flat. There are a variety of ways to efficiently organize your T-shirt collection and no one way is right or wrong. It is important however to organize them in a way that works for you to get maximum enjoyment and maximum wear from all your T-shirts. You simply need to choose the way that best fits your style and sense of organization and you’ll be on your way to simplifying the process of getting dressed time each day.

An obvious and very useful way to organize your T-shirts is to group them by color. By doing so you know exactly where to look for a particular T-shirt, and will be sure to find it quickly and easily. You can even organize them according to the range of colors, and have all pastels, darks, brights and whites each together in their own space.

You can also organize your T-shirt wardrobe in terms of the style of T-shirts you own. You may want to group T-shirts by whether they are dressy, everyday wear or old favorites. It will make it much easier when it comes to putting together an outfit for work, going shopping or if you’re just cleaning the house.

Some people swear by hanging T-shirts, while others prefer folding T-shirts and grouping them in piles. There are several things to remember when doing it either way. If you choose to hang T-shirts, be sure there is plenty of space in the closet or your shirts will wrinkle. If you have shirts that you wear very infrequently, like ones for specific holidays, you may want to take them out of the closet and store them folded. This will give you more closet space and prevent hanger bumps in the shoulders of your T-shirts.

If you prefer to fold T-shirts and store them flat in piles, it is important to do so neatly. If you carefully fold the T-shirts when they are fresh from the dryer or immediately after ironing, they will remain looking good. Another suggestion is to fold T-shirts following the same method retailers use. Lay the shirt face side down and fold sleeves inward from mid-shoulder. Then fold the shirt in half once. By doing it this way, you minimize wrinkling, make T-shirts easy to stack and the design on the front will be easily visible when you are searching through piles of shirts to find the right tee for your needs.

Organizing your T-shirt wardrobe seems like a lot of work, but it is really very simple and will save you a lot of time in the long run. By doing it this way, you will also be able to quickly see at a glance which color T-shirts you may need to buy and if you are running low on T-shirts for work or for everyday.  You can even recreate old favorites by ordering custom-made T-shirts in any design you choose.

Is A T-Shirt Business Casual?

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Ever since business casual became an accepted standard of dress in the workplace, employees have had endless questions about what actually constitutes business casual. In reality, the guidelines are different for each company. Generally speaking, business suits are much too formal to fit the style. Exercise clothes, short shorts, ripped jeans and tank tops are much too casual to be business casual. Apart from those rather extreme guidelines, everything else is based on interpretation.

For many businesses, business casual is very structured. It means that you wear dress pants, skirts, polo shirts, button down shirts and sweaters. Jeans, sneakers and flip-flops are a no-no. T-shirts are fine if they are under something or have nothing printed on them. Many of these businesses are helping employees avoid the expense of traditional business wear, but still want to maintain a very professional, serious tone at work. They may even allow clean, well-maintained jeans and T-shirts on casual Fridays. Some businesses like this will occasionally do a charity fundraiser, by charging their employees a small fee to partake in jeans and T-shirt days.

For many other businesses, T-shirts are perfectly fine for business casual wear, as long as they are clean and in good repair. Most businesses however, will enforce common sense rules about what can be printed on a T-shirt. Text on a business casual T-shirt should never be offensive, rude, contain bad language, be sexually explicit, be political or promote a competitor of the business you work for. There are very few workplaces where you can actually wear anything you choose.

So, in short, a T-shirt can be considered business casual, depending on the T-shirt and depending on what the company’s policies are. If you absolutely want to wear a T-shirt that does not meet your company’s guideline, layering is always a good solution. Put your favorite tee under another T-shirt, button down shirt or sweater for a neat layered look. You’ll have the satisfaction of wearing the shirt of your choice, without getting in trouble for it.

Custom-made T-shirts can be the solution to your problems if you find that your T-shirts are not suitable for business casual. Thanks to custom printing you can have a T-shirt made in the color, design and style you want, saying whatever you want it to say. You can still make a statement, have a unique look, but follow the business casual guidelines of your office with a custom-made T-shirt.

If your company is on the more relaxed spectrum of business casual or you know that you have a casual Friday coming up, you can have some fun with a customized T-shirt. You can have a line like one of these printed on a tee:
•    This IS business casual
•    I love business casual
•    Business casual rocks
•    Peace, Love, Business Casual
•    I’ll take business casual any day
•    Business casual works
•    Casual Friday rocks

Get your T-shirt wardrobe up to par for business casual with brand new custom-made tees just for work!

The Brassiere That Disappears: How to Choose the Perfect Bra for T-Shirts

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These days, it seems as though there’s a bra out there for every kind of outfit imaginable. From the classic underwire bra to those that look as though you’d need an engineering degree in order to wear it, there have never been more options in finding bras that best suit your perfect wardrobe. After all, every woman knows that the right bra can not only accentuate and enhance feminine curves – it can actually make you feel more comfortable and sexy at the same time!

Yet did you know that there’s a certain type of bra that you should wear with fashion’s greatest wardrobe staple – the t-shirt?

That’s right. Even classic and low-maintenance t-shirts require a certain type of bra in order for you to look your best. Depending on the fit of the shirt – especially if it’s a tighter fit than your average gym t-shirt – wearing the wrong bra can make you look lumpy and awkward, which is definitely not a look that any woman should go for!

The best bra for a fitted t-shirt is one that is made from seamless material and as little underwire as possible. This helps to create and enhance a smoother bustline, as the seamless material of the bra blends in with the fabric of the t-shirt. A perfect t-shirt bra will never be visible from underneath the fabric of your t-shirt, so avoid bras that have raised patterns on them, as these designs will often appear through the thin fabric of your t-shirt. If you have a bigger bustline and need the support of underwire, look for a bra with material that completely camouflages the underwire – you can find these at your local department or lingerie store. When shopping for your perfect bra, make sure to wear a shirt made of thin material, so you’ll be able to see how effective your bra is at blending in with your t-shirt.

Of course, no t-shirt bra, no matter how sophisticated, can do its job properly if it’s ill-fitted. While this may seem to be a logical conclusion, fashion experts have recently claimed that eight out of ten America women are guilty of wearing the wrong bra size. Yes, that’s right – eight out of ten! So if you have even the slightest doubt that you may not be wearing the correct bra size – heck, even if you’re 100% sure that you’ve got the right size on – get yourself measured next time you go on a lingerie shopping excursion. You’ll be amazed at the difference you’ll feel when wearing the right bra – especially with your t-shirt on over it!

Despite the overabundance of choices you may have when lingerie shopping, choosing the perfect t-shirt bra doesn’t have to be a complicated experience. Just be sure to bring along a t-shirt to wear over each bra that you try on and bring a few of your best girlfriend along for the journey – after all, they’ll be able to tell you which bra looks best under your t-shirt when you’re not sure.

What Is The Best Bra To Wear For A White T-Shirt?

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There is always a great debate going on about the best bra to wear with a white T-shirt and people always tend to have their own personal preference. However, whether or not their preference actually results in the best possible appearance is another story. Many people try to buck the gold standard advice and the look they achieve is not always the most flattering one. There are definitely guidelines to follow in terms of choosing the best bra for a white T-shirt, if you want to look your absolute best.

Bra color is the number one issue. The gold standard advice on this is: wear a skin-tone bra with a white tee. This will provide you with a seamless look, so that your bra does not stand out under the shirt. If you are Caucasian, the best bra to wear with a white T-shirt is a beige bra, not a white one. A white bra will be very visible under a white T-shirt, so unless that is the look you are striving for, stay away from white bras. If you are darker skinned, your best bra choice under a white T-shirt is a chocolate one or even a black one, depending on your skin tone. This will minimize how noticeable the bra you are wearing is to others.

For many people, it is in style to wear a contrasting color bra under a white T-shirt. In fact, there are those that just like the look of it, whether it is in style or not. Many younger white women tend to go for the look of a black bra under a white T-shirt because they believe it looks sexy. Whether this combination is actually in style or not and sexy or not, depends on who you ask.

Another thing to keep in mind when choosing a bra to go with a white tee is the cup. If you are looking for a sleek, classic look, you want to get a bra that has no seams or texture on the cup. Choosing a lacy bra will give you unwanted bumps in your T-shirt and bras with seams across the cup will disturb the line of the T-shirt, especially fitted tees. If you choose to wear a bra that is visible through your shirt, a lacy bra or one with a design may be appropriate, but if you do not want that look, make sure your bra has solid, smooth cups.

Be sure that the bra you choose fits you well. If it is too tight, it will add more bumps to your T-shirt. If it is not supportive and you need support, it will alter the shape you want to portray. If the white T-shirt you are wearing is a thin fabric, you may also want to be sure that the bra you are wearing is not see-through. A combination of a see-through bra and a see-through tee will get you a lot of attention that you may not want.

Get your custom-made white T-shirt today to go with that perfect bra. Nothing is as classic and down-to-earth as a girl in a white tee.

Should I Let My Girlfriend Wear My T-Shirt?

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Girlfriends love to wear their boyfriends’ t-shirt. It’s a fact of life that probably stretches back to the ancient Egyptians. Somewhere there was an Egyptian girlfriend who wanted to wear her boyfriend’s linen cloth and pleaded to do so. Men’s clothes are often big on their girlfriends and are therefore comfortable to wear. For lounging around, your girlfriend may love to put on your t-shirts to relax. Most boyfriends do let their girlfriends wear their t-shirts for several reasons, but there are also a few reasons why you might not want her to do so.

Pro’s

The main reason to do so is often because your girlfriend will look cute in your t-shirt. Many boyfriends love to see their girlfriends wearing their t-shirt just because of the cuteness factor.

Another good reason is that it keeps you firmly in your girlfriend’s mind. You can’t be far from her thoughts when she’s walking around in your t-shirt. For some guys, this is a nice thought to have while going about their day. They will know that their girlfriend is thinking about them all day.

If you’re the jealous type, you might like knowing that your girlfriend is wearing a t-shirt that shows that she has a boyfriend. The t-shirt is a reminded to others that she is in a relationship with someone. If you don’t have a t-shirt that looks specifically like an unmistakable guy’s shirt, get one and let her wear it. It will make her happy to know that you want her to wear your shirt and it will make you happy to know that other people can see that she’s taken.

Con’s

The biggest con for many guys is that because of simple differences in anatomy, the t-shirt may be stretched into a slightly different shape when your girlfriend wears it. This will be more prominent with some girlfriends than with others, but it will likely be a factor with any girlfriend who wears her boyfriend’s t-shirt. This may not be enough to deter you from letting her wear one or two of your t-shirts, but if all of them get stretched out of their original shape you may start getting annoyed about the whole situation. If it’s a problem, you might simply tell her that there are two t-shirts she can wear and that the rest have to be off limits.

Another con is that the t-shirt may not get back to you for awhile. Unless you live together, you can’t be quite sure when you’ll get it back. She might want to wash it first and it may get stuck at the bottom of a huge pile of laundry. She might put off washing it and make you wait to get it back. She may even lose it somewhere in her home. If the t-shirt means a lot to you, be sure that your girlfriend understands this or you might end up with a serious problem on your hands. A relationship should never get rocky over wearing a t-shirt.

Size Yourself Up! How to Choose the Right T-Shirt for Your Body

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It seems as though T-shirts were created to make people happy. Just think about it – what other type of clothing out there feels so comfortable, yet is form-fitting and undeniably sexy at the same time? A great t-shirt can be worn under a blazer for a casual business look one minute, and in the next it can be glammed up with a pair of dark-wash jeans, heels and some funky accessories for a night out on the town. Yes, t-shirts are truly one of the more versatile – and affordable – articles of fashion out there.

However, if you’re not wearing the right t-shirt for your body shape and size, all of these great benefits may as well be tossed out of the window. Contrary to popular belief, the purchase of a t-shirt takes as much time and deliberation as any other clothing item, as the wrong shirt can make you look heavier or shapeless. Read on for the final word on finding the right t-shirt fit for your body type!

If you have a torso that’s a bit on the shorter side, fashion experts recommend picking out fitted t-shirts that can be used with layering. By layering t-shirts together (note: be sure to layer a shorter t-shirt over a longer one), you will not only be camouflaging your short torso; you’ll actually be creating the appearance of a long and streamlined stomach! Just make sure that the bottom shirt is a darker color than your top one, or else you’ll make your hips and waist appear much larger. For ladies with longer torsos, play up your length by choosing a fitted t-shirt and accessorizing it with a bright and funky belt. This playful look requires that your shirt fits snugly, so be sure to try any t-shirts on before making your purchase.

For women with fuller breasts, stop hiding your shape under baggy t-shirts! This look is the easiest way to make yourself appear much heavier than what you actually are, so toss all those t-shirts that are ill-fitting and baggy. Accentuate your curves with a form-fitting tee, but be sure to avoid super-low cuts that show off too much cleavage – remember, leaving a little something to the imagination is extremely sexy. Smaller busted ladies have more freedom in buying the right t-shirt for their shape, as most shapes and cuts look great regardless. However, if you’re looking to add a bit of fullness to your chest, buy a t-shirt that has funky designs, ruffles, or embellishments on the chest – these types of styles look great on smaller women, as they create the illusion of a bigger bustline.

Choosing the right t-shirt doesn’t end once you’ve decided whether you’re a small, medium, or large. People come in all fabulous shapes and sizes that can significantly determine which t-shirt is right for their specific body shape. Once you’ve armed yourself with this information, go on and purchase a t-shirt that will not only make you feel comfortable and relaxed – you’ll turn heads wherever you go!

Layering Clothes and the Versatile T-Shirt

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Layering clothes is always fashionable. From time to time, certain layering combinations are more popular than others, but in general layering is always in. It gives your outfits more dimension and always looks more pulled-together than wearing just wearing one layer by itself. It is also more practical for a number of reasons, not the least of which is in case you have to deal with temperature fluctuations.

T-shirts have long been a staple of layering clothes. It is the basic layer that everyone from little children to the most senior of citizens wears. T-shirts are a lifesaver when it comes to layering because they work well under everything. You can put a T-shirt under the most casual of clothes to practically the most dressy of clothes and get away with it. The T-shirt is the most versatile and useful of all types of clothes. Therefore you should always have plenty of tees on hand and in a variety of colors for all your layering needs.

Some common clothes layering combinations include:
•    T-shirts under long sleeved button-down shirts
•    T-shirts under sweaters
•    T-shirts under and over polo shirts
•    T-shirts under T-shirts
•    T-shirts over bathing suits
•    T-shirts under overalls
•    T-shirts over and under tank shirts
•    T-shirts under jumpers
•    T-shirts under blouses
•    T-shirts under women’s suits
•    T-shirts over turtle necks

Another advantage of layering clothes is that it is an easy and inexpensive way to make your wardrobe more versatile and make it last longer. Different color T-shirts will change the look of your outfits quickly and easily when layering. By having a T-shirt next to your body, it will absorb more of the oils and dirt from your skin and therefore your clothing layer above it will remain cleaner. You may not need to clean those other layers as often, saving on the wear and tear associated with washing and drying. You will also be able to get away with wearing the same outfit more often, just with different tees.

When you layer T-shirts with other shirts, you get to wear favorite, soft comfortable T-shirts more often than you would otherwise. You are also ready to shed the more formal outer layer after work or school in order to relax, play sports, exercise or just have fun. With layering you can also get more use out of those printed shirts that are not always appropriate. It’s fun to wear things that have a message on them that you feel strongly about. However, many workplaces and schools forbid such tees. By layering them under other things you can still wear them, but follow the dress code too.  You can have fun with layering by having T-shirts custom-printed with all sorts of lines like:
•    Goes with red, black, blue, green, etc.
•    Official layering T-shirt
•    Instructions: Put this on first, then add other layers
•    Layer #1
•    Layering Rocks
•    I heart layering clothes
•    More layers please

Get your custom-made layering T-shirt today and look fashionable while saying what you want to say.

How to Avoid Showing Sweat by Wearing T-Shirts as Undershirts

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There are a number of fabrics that show sweat easily. Most of them will show sweat to some degree. However, the kinds of shirts that many people have to wear to a work environment make it easy for the sweat to show. To avoid a sweat stain, there is a way to take advantage of a better type of fabric to keep the sweat from showing through.

A t-shirt is often worn underneath another shirt as a way to keep sweat from going through to the top shirt. This is effective for several reasons. The first is simply that sweat has a lesser chance of showing through two layers of fabrics than showing through only one. This is true of any fabric, even if the top layer is another t-shirt.

The second reason, however, is the reason that people choose t-shirts as their undershirts of choice. Cotton is an absorbent and breathable fabric that will take sweat away from the skin easily. It will allow the sweat to dissipate quickly through the pores in the fabric. This makes it work like a sponge when worn under another shirt and keeps the sweat from going to the outer shirt and being visible to the world.

There are some cases in which this will work better than others, however. If the outer shirt is a little larger than the t-shirt worn under it, the results will be better. This will allow a little air in flow between the two shirts. The air flow will allow the sweat to evaporate more easily and to keep it from seeping through to the outer shirt.

Wearing a tight shirt over the t-shirt or wearing an outer shirt that fits just as closely as the t-shirt will not have the same results. Without even a small layer of air in between the two shirts, the outer shirt will start to show the sweat far sooner than if there is a layer of air.

If the weather is warm, it can be a problem to wear two shirts at the same time. It can actually cause more sweat, making it harder to then hide the sweat. The solution for warm weather days is to wear an outer shirt that is unbuttoned, leaving the t-shirt underneath it visible. This is a casual look that isn’t too warm but will hide any sweat that may occur. This look isn’t always acceptable for the office, but the look can be worn on casual Fridays and to more casual occasions.

Another variation of this in a business casual office is to wear a t-shirt and a loose-fitting button-up shirt on the outside, but with the top few buttons left undone. This is a casual look that can be offset by a formal-looking outer shirt. A clean, starched shirt that has a few inches of t-shirt peeking out from the top will still look business-like enough for most offices. And, it will keep you from being the guy in the office with the sweat stains.

Should I Wear A T-Shirt When In The Pool Or Swimming?

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Whether or not to wear a T-shirt when in the pool or swimming is a complicated question to answer. T-shirts, especially light weight ones, are very easy to swim in and for many people may be more comfortable than even a bathing suit. However there are many things to take into account in deciding whether or not to wear one in the water.

If you are swimming competitively, you will not want to wear a T-shirt in the pool because it will slow you down by creating drag in the water. If you are training to swim competitively, you may want to wear a T-shirt in the pool occasionally during practice because it will force you to work harder to get through the water.

If you are a guy, you may want to keep your T-shirt on for a variety of reasons. If you are not comfortable with certain aspects of your body like your size, body hair, scars or other imperfections, you may choose to wear a t-shirt in the water. If you are outside, a T-shirt can actually provide some added protection from the sun, therefore it may be a good choice to wear in the water. This is especially important for those who are fair-skinned and burn easily.

For women, wearing a T-shirt in the pool or while swimming is often a modesty issue. Many women are not comfortable with their body shape or size and want to disguise it or at least downplay it by hiding under an oversized T-shirt. They may also not want the attention received from wearing a bathing suit. The thing to remember though is that once the T-shirt gets wet, it shows your shape as much as a bathing suit would.

T-shirt color choice is important if you plan to wear it in the water. If you decide to go into the water wearing just a bathing suit bottom and a T-shirt, you want to stay away from white and light colored T-shirts, because you will end up being revealed once you are wet. If you choose a darker color shirt and go into a chlorinated pool, remember that in all likelihood, your T-shirt will suffer some discoloration. If you are wearing a newer colored T-shirt, especially one that has not been washed yet, it is a good idea to avoid pools because you may end up dying the entire pool water, which will not make you popular with the pool owner or your fellow swimmers.

If you have a tendency to like wearing T-shirts in the pool or while swimming, you can have some fun with it by having a custom-made pool T-shirt printed just for that purpose. You can have lots of fun lines printed on such a T-shirt like:
•    Yes, this IS my bathing suit
•    Official Swimming T-Shirt
•    I heart my swimming tee
•    This is to protect my modesty

Get your custom-made T-shirt today for swimming, hanging out in the pool or just relaxing by the water.

Are Tight T-Shirts Fashionable? Does Body Type Matter?

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This is a question that a lot of people ask when they are buying a t-shirt. The answer, however, is yes and no. In general, there are some occasions when wearing a tight t-shirt is fashionable. For a day out shopping or a night out on the town, a tight t-shirt is an attention getter that always works. However, there are other times when a looser-fitting t-shirt will be more appropriate, even if the tighter shirts are generally fashionable.

Going out to a club or another trendy scene practically begs for a tight t-shirt. Anyone wearing loose-fitting clothes is probably not going to be as socially successful at one of these places as someone who wears a fashionable, tight-fitting t-shirt.

The fashionable way to wear a t-shirt is generally dictated by the way celebrities and people on TV are wearing their t-shirts. Young celebs do tend to wear their t-shirts tight to show off their toned figures. People who want to look like their favorite stars can wear tight t-shirts to try to recreate that look. But, there are times when wearing a tight t-shirt may not be the most appropriate look.

A tight t-shirt will likely not go over well at church, at a family reunion or when worn for casual Friday at the office. A fashionable casual look for many places is a t-shirt that is loose enough to look comfortable and casual. There may even be rules at work against wearing tight clothing. Even if there are not rules against it, wearing a tight t-shirt as an employee may not be the way to be taken as seriously as wearing a looser fitting t-shirt.

The main thing to remember about how tight to wear a t-shirt is that it may affect how comfortable you are. Body type matters because it will affect your comfort level. If you have problem areas and are embarrassed by them, wearing a tight t-shirt may make you feel uncomfortable. If you are proud of your body type and happy with the way it looks, a tight t-shirt may give you more confidence than a looser-fitting shirt.

Anyone who feels they are underweight or overweight may find that a tight t-shirt will cling to their form and will reveal the problems that they are embarrassed about. It should also be taken into consideration that a new t-shirt may shrink a little. Anyone not wanting a t-shirt that is tight should remember the possible shrinkage that can occur. Anyone who does want a tight t-shirt should also remember this, however, since the t-shirt may shrink slightly and become too tight.

Paying attention to the place and the circumstance will tell you whether a tight t-shirt or a looser one should be warn, But, also listen to yourself. If you think a tight shirt will make you feel uncomfortable, then don’t wear one- even if you’re going to a club. Being uncomfortable is no way to feel when you’re out trying to have a good time.

How Do I Remove A Beer Stain From My T-Shirt?

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Everyone has one of those absolute favorite T-shirts. Doesn’t it always happen that it is inevitably that shirt that somehow manages to get the most stains? It’s always happens when you are least expected too. You are out with friends having a good time and all of a sudden you look down and you have a beer spilled on the front of your T-shirt. You know it’s going to leave a stain for you to do battle with. These things never happen when you’re at home near the laundry room. It’s always when you are away from home and the stain has the opportunity to sit and worsen.

Luckily it is relatively easy to remove beer stains. The key with removing such stains is the same as with many others: be sure to treat or wash the stain as soon as possible. Here are some tips to help you get beer stains out of a T-shirt:

–    Take it off as soon as it happens and soak it in cold water. If this is not possible right away, do so as soon as you possibly can.
–    After rinsing the stain, wash it in cold water as usual.
–    Remove the T-shirt from the water and examine it. If you can still see the stain, do not put it in the dryer, as this will set the stain.
–    Do a laundry pre-treat on the stain, by rubbing detergent onto the stain and letting it sit for at least 5 minutes or so. You may also try vinegar on the stain. This is very good on white clothes but will also bleach clothing. Therefore if you use vinegar you must rinse it out immediately after using it.
–    Rewash as usual to finish removing the stain.
–    If the stain is being really difficult, you may want to consider soaking it in bleach for colors overnight and then doing another wash.

It is rare for a beer stain to be this difficult to remove, although dark beer stains can be more challenging than others. If all else fails and your favorite T-shirt is stained, you can always just get another one to replace it. Custom-made T-shirts are great because you can have them made exactly to your specifications, so you can recreate your favorite T-shirt perfectly.

One of the best ways to avoid having to deal with beer stains is to buy dark T-shirts. Black T-shirts are always in fashion and you can customize them to say whatever you want them to. What a great way to cover up the fact that you have a tendency to spill beer. If you really want to though, you can have fun with it and flaunt the fact that you know the best way to deal with beer stains. Have a custom-made T-shirt printed that says something like:
–    Official Beer Drinking T-shirt
–    Under These Words Lie the Stains of Many a Good Beer
–    Beer Stain Disguise
–    I’m a Clumsy Beer Drinker

Get your custom-made beer stain T-shirt today and show that you know how to deal with beer stains.

Keeping Your Cool with the Right T-Shirt – Breathable Fabrics

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You want your everyday clothing to be comfortable, almost like a second skin. That’s one reason breathability is so important in a t-shirt. Let’s face it, there are situations in life where you’re going to sweat, and you want your t-shirt to help keep you cool. Then again, there are times when you need a t-shirt that will keep you warm and cozy, and you’re willing to sacrifice a little bit of breathability. We can give you some guidelines for choosing the t-shirt that’s just right for any situation.

The material used in the t-shirt is important factor in breathability. Cotton is considered by many to be one of the most breathable fabrics. Plus when you wear cotton, you can feel good that the product is 100% natural. It’s even possible to buy t-shirts that are made from organic cotton for the truly environmentally conscious consumer. The drawback of cotton is that it absorbs moisture, making it potentially less comfortable to for active wear or other situations where you need to keep cool. It also tends to wrinkle more than some synthetic fabrics.

That’s where we can turn to synthetic materials to enhance breathability. Often synthetics such as polyester are blended with cotton to give you the best of both worlds—added durability, less shrinkage, and much less of a tendency to absorb water. Plus, polyester or a poly/cotton blend resists wrinkles, which contributes to keeping your t-shirt looking crisp and fresh even after a long day.

Also, how the fabric of your t-shirt is constructed can be just as important as the type of fabric used. Wearing a t-shirt made of a fabric with a loose weave allows more air to circulate around your body, cooling you off more effectively. In cooler weather, you’ll want to look for a t-shirt made of a thicker, heavier-weight material to help your body retain heat. You could also look for a long-sleeved or turtleneck version of your favorite t-shirt to add to your cool-weather wardrobe.

Also, you could think about the different styles of t-shirts that are available, and try to choose the one that will keep you the most comfortable in a particular setting. T-shirts with less coverage, such as those with cap sleeves, a deep v-neck, or a sleeveless tee will allow you to keep cooler. Of course, these styles may not be suitable for a conservative office setting, unless they’re worn as a layer under another piece like a blazer.

For active wear, there are dozens of specialty synthetic fabrics available that help keep you cool by wicking moisture. If you’re really going to work out a lot, you have certain concerns such as protecting against chafing and keeping your t-shirt smelling fresh and clean. To address those concerns, some t-shirts are made with a sleek, close fitting design. Also, some are made from specialty fabrics that have odor control built into the material.

The t-shirt is an important wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. Plus, there are so many styles of t-shirts and so many different fabrics available that you’re sure to find one—or many—that will be just right for you, and help you keep cool and comfortable.

Rolling Your T-Shirt Is a Great Way to Go

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Of all the different methods of preparing your t-shirts for storage or packing, you might find that rolling them is the best. Folding t-shirts can have its disadvantages, especially the tendency to create creases in the t-shirt. Also, folding t-shirts is not the most practical method when you need to pack them in a suitcase.

But there are many good reasons why rolling t-shirts is such a good method. First, rolling t-shirts saves space. Also, rolling them can help prevent wrinkles when packing. When stored in a dresser drawer or open shelf in your closet, t-shirts that are rolled look really neat and uniform. Rolling works especially well for t-shirts, because they’re made of a thin, stretchy fabric. This method doesn’t work as well for bulkier items or stiffer fabrics such as jeans or sweatshirts.

The best way to roll a t-shirt is to follow these steps:
1) Lay the t-shirt on a clear surface with the front of the t-shirt down
2) Fold each sleeve towards the center of the t-shirt so that it’s shaped like a rectangle
3) Roll the t-shirt from bottom hem to neckline, making sure to keep it even and tight
4) You now have a neatly rolled t-shirt, which you can keep as is, or secure with a rubber band around the middle in order to ensure that it won’t unroll in your luggage.

It is possible to stack many t-shirts or t-shirts and other items of clothing in one big bundle, and roll them all together. However, the most practical way to roll t-shirts is to roll each t-shirt individually. That way, if you’re on vacation, and you just need to get one t-shirt from your luggage, you only need to unroll that one. Otherwise, you’d have to unroll, restack, and re-roll all the clothing in the bundle. Also, when you roll each t-shirt individually, you can take advantage of little pockets of space in your luggage that might otherwise be wasted. As a result, rolling t-shirts can go long way towards helping you be able to carry a smaller suitcase or fewer pieces of luggage.

However, if you’re preparing for a long trip, and plan on unpacking your suitcase once you get to your destination, it can work well to roll your t-shirts and other clothing in bigger bundles. This method works especially well if you roll a bundle of items that are the same size, such as several t-shirts. When you want to roll t-shirts in a large bundle, with other t-shirts or different garments, one way you can protect them even further from wrinkling is by placing the whole bundle in a large garment bag before rolling.

There are lots of gadgets on the market to help you save space and prevent your clothes from wrinkling in your suitcase. But once you know how to roll your t-shirt, you have a great way to save space and prevent wrinkling that’s easy and completely free.

To Bare Or Not To Bare: Are Midriff-Revealing Shirts Still Fashionable?

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It seems as though it was only yesterday when bare midriffs were all the rage in the fashion world. From the glamorous runways to the streets and bars of towns and cities, many young women were sporting this hard-to-rock look, which looked best on the figures of those who clearly spent more than a few days a week at the gym. Yet after a few years, midriff-baring tops soon began to give way to today’s softer-flowing fabrics and more forgiving cuts, leaving some to wonder: are short shirts that reveal midriff still fashionable?

Midriff-baring shirts hit the height of their popularity in the mid-nineties, around the same time as the arrival of the low-rise jeans. Like all fashion trends, the midriff-baring shirt was born out of a response to the larger and heavier fabrics of the eighties and early nineties, which tended to overwhelm and weigh down more petite frames. Shirts and fashionable tops that exposed the midriff were seen as a breath of fresh air, a flirty and fierce style that played up the confidence and youth of all women who sported the look. Stomachs were on full display in the midst of the midriff-baring trend, with little indication that it would ever end.

However, given the excessive amount of bare skin, midriff-baring shirts soon gained a rather unsavory reputation, especially when paired with increasingly low-rise jeans or miniskirts. Soon, there was an overabundance of skin everywhere, and not just at the local bar or club – school districts started to crack down on the midriff-baring epidemic, which was deemed to be too distracting and inappropriate for the classroom. Eventually, the fashion world extended the hemlines of fashionable tops and shirts, declaring that showing too much skin was no longer considered demure and sexy.

Given the current fashion trends, midriff-baring shirts are definitely considered out-of-style. Pick up a copy of your favorite fashion magazine or watch a few episodes of a style channel and you’ll hardly see an ounce of bare midriff. The more popular stomach-baring shirts of the nineties have now been replaced by voluminous shirts in bright and fun colors, or fitted shirts with flirty graphic prints. In fact, one of the more popular styles this season is wearing a long shirt which has a hemline that hits past the waist – which is an extreme opposite from a shirt that exposes your midriff! This latest style trend started in response to the skinny jean look, which fits tightly around the thighs and hips and tapers into a pencil-thin ankle. Add a midriff-baring shirt to this equation, and you’ve got a recipe for a very unflattering look – especially if you’re anything above a size zero.

However, it’s no secret that the fashion world is cyclical – what is now considered out-of-style and antiquated will soon roar back as the latest trend in high fashion. So if you’re loathe to throw away your most treasured midriff-baring shirt, keep it in the back of your closet – it’ll more than likely come back in style again!

How to Get a T-Shirt Back From an Ex-Boyfriend

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An ex-boyfriend may be the last person you ever want to see again, but if he has something of yours, you may have to. If he has your t-shirt, you have a particularly strong motivation to see him again to get it back. If you know your ex-boyfriend well, you may feel that you know how to talk to him to get your items back. However, after a break up emotions will be running high and he may not listen to you the way he once did.

Unless your ex wants you back as a girlfriend, he will probably not want to talk to you and may not care that you want your item back. The answer for an ex-boyfriend who doesn’t want you back is to make the request short and sweet. Let him know that this is a one-time exchange and that after it you will not be asking him for anything else. This may entice him into giving it back to you just to make sure that everything is finished between you.

Make it easy for him to give the t-shirt back. Rather than expecting him to bring it and meet you somewhere of his choosing, do most of the work for him. Tell him that you will pick it up, or choose a place where you can both meet and tell him what time to be there. By doing the thinking for him, you might get him to go along with it simply to make the situation end and ensure that he doesn’t have to keep hearing from you about it.

Be firm when requesting the t-shirt back. Don’t allow your ex any wiggle room or he may find an excuse for not giving it back. Instead of asking if he can bring it back sometime, tell him a time and place that you will expect the t-shirt. Don’t take no for an answer and don’t let him put you off by postponing the day or time. As more time passes since the two of you had a relationship, he will only become less interested in giving you your shirt back.

If you have a particularly mad ex-boyfriend, he may not listen to reason or to rational arguments. This is a situation where it may take a lot longer to get the t-shirt back. You may have to wait a few weeks or even a few months before contacting him about the return of your shirt. This will allow a cooling-off period that will allow you both to stop being so angry and to start to listen when the other one talks.

After what you feel is an appropriate amount of time, try contacting him and politely asking how he is doing. Engage him in a nice, calm conversation before bringing up the t-shirt. This will draw him in and let him see that there’s no reason to be angry any longer about the situation. This will make him more inclined to listen to you and to cooperate with returning your shirt.

Can a Girl Wear a T-shirt Without a Bra?

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Looking great in whatever a woman chooses to wear is something that many women stress over. Even a simple t-shirt and jeans combo can cause worry about the appearance. One of the worries is how the woman’s chest will appear in the shirt. Is a bra needed? Will it show under the shirt? The stress can make you go mad! So is it okay for a girl to wear a t-shirt without a bra?

The answer to that question is a resounding…maybe. There are several factors to consider when deciding if it is appropriate to wear the shirt without a bra. One of those factors is color. The color of the shirt should influence your decision. If the shirt is light in color a bra is almost certainly needed. It isn’t appropriate to wear a shirt in public for all around to see your girlish assets more than necessary. If you can see through the shirt then you need to wear a bra.

Another factor to consider is the fabric weight. If it is a thin fabric that leaves little to the imagination then wear a bra please. This simple act of putting on a bra will be appreciated by those around you as it will be much more comfortable for everyone. If the shirt is a heavier fabric that blocks most of an unsupported chest then you may be able to get away with not wearing a bra. Without a bra you will not be fully supported, but as long as others can’t “see” too much then you should be okay. Making others uncomfortable may cause you to be uncomfortable as well. You may also hear unwanted comments about it if you aren’t careful to keep your body properly hidden.

Going without a bra is also a matter of comfort. If you are comfortable without a bra in public then go for it. Just be considerate of what your t-shirt looks like without the bra so you don’t embarrass yourself or others by exposing too much. As long as you can’t be seen too much through the shirt and you don’t mind going bra-less then enjoy. Just be aware of the consequences if you choose to be without a bra. Consider what will happen if you get wet or too cold before you step out into the world.

Wearing a t-shirt shouldn’t be as complicated as it truly is. Deciding what will be comfortable as well as appropriate can cause stress and confusion for some women. Taking  a little time to decide what you want from our clothing and what will make you comfortable in any given situation will make you decision a little easier for the next time you have to make the choice. The most important factor is your comfort and confidence in your choice. After you have made your decision feel confident and self assured with it. If you want to listen to listen to the opinions of others you can, but don’t feel you have to. Just enjoy your clothes and be comfortable in them.